The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S8 quattro tiptronic (19 - ..) vs. Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
€ 140,000
€ 82,300
€ 140,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 82,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The S8 is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 3.5 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 10.5 inches lower than the A8 L 3.0 TFSI.
S8
A8 L 3.0 TFSI
58
76.6
83.9
68.5
76.7
83.1
76.6 in
Width
76.7 in
83.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.1 in
58 in
Height
68.5 in
118
203.9
122.9
207.4
203.9 in
Length
207.4 in
118 in
Wheelbase
122.9 in
Vehicle Weight
S8
A8 L 3.0 TFSI
5082 lb
Curb Weight
4310 lb
6250 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5578 lb
Weight Difference:
772 lb
15.19 %
General
S8
A8 L 3.0 TFSI
D5 (4N)
Generation
D4 (4H)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
S8
A8 L 3.0 TFSI
8-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
CGXA, CGWA, CREG
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
563 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
286 hp
at 4850 rpm
S8
563 hp
286 hp
A8 L 3.0 TFSI
590 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
310 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
S8
590 lb‑ft
310 lb‑ft
A8 L 3.0 TFSI
Performance
S8
A8 L 3.0 TFSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
3.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
174 ft
0.000 sec
S8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
A8 L 3.0 TFSI
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9.03 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.07 lb/hp
S8
9.03 lb/hp
15.07 lb/hp
A8 L 3.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
S8
A8 L 3.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
27 mpg
S8
21 mpg
27 mpg
A8 L 3.0 TFSI
15 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
No data
21.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
451 mi
Range
636 mi
S8
451 mi
636 mi
A8 L 3.0 TFSI
Environmental Impact
214 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).
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).
166.7 kWh
S8
214 kWh
166.7 kWh
A8 L 3.0 TFSI
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
423 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
330 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
S8
A8 L 3.0 TFSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1168 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft








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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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