The Comparative Analysis :

Audi S8 plus cod tiptronic (15 - 17) vs. Audi A8 55 TFSI quattro tiptronic (17 - ..)

€ 147,900
Audi S8 plus cod tiptronic (15 - 17) S8 plus cod
€ 95,200
 Audi A8 55 TFSI quattro tiptronic (17 - ..) A8 55 TFSI
€ 147,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 95,200

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The S8 plus cod is just an inch shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 0.6 inches lower than the A8 55 TFSI.
S8 plus cod
A8 55 TFSI
57.4
Blueprint Audi S8 plus cod tiptronic (15 - 17)
76.7
83.1
58
Blueprint Audi A8 55 TFSI quattro tiptronic (17 - ..)
76.6
83.9
76.7 in
Width
76.6 in
83.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.9 in
57.4 in
Height
58 in
Blueprint Audi S8 plus cod tiptronic (15 - 17)
117.9
202.6
Blueprint Audi A8 55 TFSI quattro tiptronic (17 - ..)
118
203.6
202.6 in
Length
203.6 in
117.9 in
Wheelbase
118 in

Vehicle Weight

S8 plus cod
A8 55 TFSI
4553 lb
Curb Weight
4420 lb
5710 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5930 lb
Audi S8 plus cod tiptronic (15 - 17)
Weight Difference:
132 lb
2.9 %
Audi A8 55 TFSI quattro tiptronic (17 - ..)

General

S8 plus cod
A8 55 TFSI
D4 (4H)
Generation
D5 (4N)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

S8 plus cod
A8 55 TFSI
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
6-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
DDTA
Engine Code
CZSE
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
597 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
335 hp
at 5000 rpm
S8 plus cod
597 hp
335 hp
A8 55 TFSI
516 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1370 rpm
S8 plus cod
516 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
A8 55 TFSI

Performance

S8 plus cod
A8 55 TFSI
190 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
3.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

174 ft
0.000 sec

S8 plus cod

62 mph 62
mph

256 ft
0.000 sec

A8 55 TFSI

▶ REPLAY
7.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.19 lb/hp
S8 plus cod
7.63 lb/hp
13.19 lb/hp
A8 55 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

S8 plus cod
A8 55 TFSI
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
30 mpg
S8 plus cod
24 mpg
30 mpg
A8 55 TFSI
17 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
510 mi
Range
574 mi
S8 plus cod
510 mi
574 mi
A8 55 TFSI
Environmental Impact
189.4 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
147.7 kWh
S8 plus cod
189.4 kWh
147.7 kWh
A8 55 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
372 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
344 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

S8 plus cod
A8 55 TFSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1510 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data