Audi A8
Date of manufacture
11/2009 – 2013 (Sedan)
Platform
Audi MLP
Manufacturing locations
Neckarsulm, Germany
Designer
Christian Winkelmann
Tags
F-segment
German cars
The Audi A8 is a luxury sedan that has been produced since 2009. The vehicle is built on the Audi MLP platform and is manufactured in Germany. The powertrain lineup includes gasoline, diesel and hybrid engines with a maximum output of 382 kW. The most powerful model S8 has a top speed of 250 km/h and the best acceleration 0-100 km/h in 4.2 seconds. The most economical variant 3.0 TDI has a combined consumption of 6 l/100 km and CO2 emissions of 158 g/km. The trunk offers a volume of 510 l.
Car body style
Sedan
Date of manufacture
11/2009 – 2013Internal designation
D4/4HEngine size
Technical data
Sedan
3.0 TFSI | 3.0 TFSI Long | 4.2 FSI | 4.2 FSI Long | 4.0 TFSI | 4.0 TFSI Long | |
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Date of sale | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Engine type | Ignition supercharged | Ignition supercharged | Petrol | Petrol | Ignition supercharged | Ignition supercharged |
Number of cylinders/valves | 6/24 | 6/24 | 8/32 | 8/32 | 8/32 | 8/32 |
Engine displacement [cm³] | 2995 | 2995 | 4163 | 4163 | 3993 | 3993 |
Maximum output / speed [kW/min-1] | 213/4850-6500 | 213/4850-6500 | 273/6800 | 273/6800 | 309/5000 | 309/5000 |
Maximum torque [Nm/min-1] | 420/2500-6500 | 420/2500-6500 | 445/3500 | 445/3500 | 600/1500-4500 | 600/1500-4500 |
Bore and stroke [mm x mm] | 84,5 x 89,1 | 84,5 x 89,1 | 84,5 x 92,8 | 84,5 x 92,8 | 84,5 x 89,0 | 84,5 x 89,0 |
Compression ratio | 10,3:1 | 10,3:1 | - | - | - | - |
Oil volume [l] | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Coolant volume [l] | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Technical specifications |
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Drive axle | 4x4 | 4x4 | 4x4 | 4x4 | 4x4 | 4x4 |
Gearbox | 8 gear automatic | 8 gear automatic | 8 gear automatic | 8 gear automatic | 8 gear automatic | 8 gear automatic |
Drive specifications |
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Top speed [km/h] | 250 | 250 | 250 | 250 | 250 | 250 |
Acceleration 0–100 km/h [s] | 6.1 | 6.2 | 5.7 | 5.8 | 4.6 | 4.7 |
Acceleration 0–80 km/h [s] | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Acceleration 80–120 km/h [s] | - | - | - | - | - | - |
City [l] | 11.7 | 11.7 | 13.3 | 13.6 | 13.0 | 13.1 |
Out of town [l] | 7.1 | 7.1 | 7.2 | 7.4 | 7.3 | 7.4 |
Combined [l] | 8.8 | 8.8 | 9.5 | 9.7 | 9.4 | 9.5 |
CO2 emissions [g/km] | 204 | 205 | 219 | 224 | 219 | 221 |
Emission standard | EU5 | EU5 | EU5 | EU5 | EU5 | EU5 |
Standard for fuel consumption measurement | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Energy class | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Stationary vehicle noise [dB] | - | 73 | - | - | - | - |
Driving noise [dB] | - | 73 | - | - | - | - |
Standby weight [kg] | 1905 | 1955 | 1910 | 1960 | 1970 | 2020 |
Overall weight [kg] | 2520 | 2530 | 2525 | 2535 | 2545 | 2595 |
Maximum trailer weight unbraked/braked [kg] | 750/2300 | 750/2300 | 750/2300 | 750/2300 | 750/2300 | 750/2300 |
Maximum front/rear axle load [kg] | - | 1295/1380 | - | - | - | - |
Maximum vertical load on the tow bar [kg] | 95 | 95 | 95 | 95 | 95 | 95 |
Maximum load on roof/carrier [kg] | 100/- | 100/- | 100/- | 100/- | 100/- | 100/- |
Boot volume [l] | 510 | 510 | 510 | 510 | 510 | 510 |
Boot volume with rear seats folded to the edge of the seats/ceiling [l] | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Boot length [mm] | 906 | 906 | 906 | 906 | 906 | 906 |
Boot length with rear seats folded [mm] | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Boot width between wheels/max [mm] | 1034/- | 1034/- | 1034/- | 1034/- | 1034/- | 1034/- |
Boot height to headliner/ceiling [mm] | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Loading edge height [mm] | 690 | 690 | 690 | 690 | 690 | 690 |
Height of the open boot door [mm] | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Boot opening height [mm] | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Boot opening width min/max [mm] | 929/- | 929/- | 929/- | 929/- | 929/- | 929/- |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
Number of seats | 4/5 | 4/5 | 4/5 | 4/5 | 4/5 | 4/5 |
Fuel tank volume [l] | 90 | 90 | 90 | 90 | 90 | 90 |
AdBlue tank volume [l] | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Air resistance [Cd] | - | 0,27 | - | - | - | - |
Front suspension | five-link, stabiliser bar, pneumatic suspension | five-link, stabiliser bar, pneumatic suspension | five-link, stabiliser bar, pneumatic suspension | five-link, stabiliser bar, pneumatic suspension | five-link, stabiliser bar, pneumatic suspension | five-link, stabiliser bar, pneumatic suspension |
Rear suspension | double wishbone with stabiliser and air suspension | double wishbone with stabiliser and air suspension | double wishbone with stabiliser and air suspension | double wishbone with stabiliser and air suspension | double wishbone with stabiliser and air suspension | double wishbone with stabiliser and air suspension |
Tyre dimensions front | 235/60 R17 | 235/60 R17 | 235/60 R17 | 235/60 R17 | 235/55 R18 | 235/55 R18 |
Tyre dimensions rear | 235/60 R17 | 235/60 R17 | 235/60 R17 | 235/60 R17 | 235/55 R18 | 235/55 R18 |
Wheel size front | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Wheel size rear | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Brake dimensions front | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Brake dimensions rear | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Steering | Power steering Servotronic with variable effect depending on speed | Power steering Servotronic with variable effect depending on speed | Power steering Servotronic with variable effect depending on speed | Power steering Servotronic with variable effect depending on speed | Power steering Servotronic with variable effect depending on speed | Power steering Servotronic with variable effect depending on speed |
Number of steering wheel turns | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Turning diameter track/circumference [m] | 12.3/- | 12.7/- | 12.3/- | 12.7/- | 12.3/- | 12.7/- |
Overall length [mm] | 5137 | 5267 | 5137 | 5267 | 5137 | 5267 |
Overall width without/including mirrors [mm] | 1949/- | 1949/- | 1949/- | 1949/- | 1949/- | 1949/- |
Overall height [mm] | 1460 | 1471 | 1460 | 1471 | 1460 | 1471 |
Wheelbase [mm] | 2992 | 3122 | 2992 | 3122 | 2992 | 3122 |
Front wheel track [mm] | 1644 | 1644 | 1644 | 1644 | 1644 | 1644 |
Rear wheel track [mm] | 1635 | 1635 | 1635 | 1635 | 1635 | 1635 |
Forward overhang [mm] | 1003 | 1003 | 1003 | 1003 | 1003 | 1003 |
Rear overhang [mm] | 1142 | 1142 | 1142 | 1142 | 1142 | 1142 |
Clearance [mm] | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Wading depth [mm] | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Approach angle front [°] | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Approach angle rear [°] | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Transition angle [°] | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Climbing rate [°] | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Maximum side tilt [°] | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Headroom front [mm] | 1036 | 993 | 1036 | 993 | 1036 | 993 |
Headroom rear [mm] | 983 | 994 | 983 | 994 | 983 | 994 |
Front elbow/shoulder width [mm] | 1581/1501 | 1581/1501 | 1581/1501 | 1581/1501 | 1581/1501 | 1581/1501 |
Rear elbow/shoulder width [mm] | 1553/1467 | 1553/1467 | 1553/1467 | 1553/1467 | 1553/1467 | 1553/1467 |
Legroom front knees/total [mm] | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Legroom rear knees/total [mm] | - | - | - | - | - | - |
W12 Long | S8 | A8 hybrid | 3.0 TDI | 3.0 TDI Long | 3.0 TDI | |
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Date of sale | - | from 2012 to | from 2012 to | - | - | - |
Engine type | Petrol | Ignition supercharged | Petrol supercharged + Electric | Diesel supercharged | Diesel supercharged | Diesel supercharged |
Number of cylinders/valves | 12/48 | 8/32 | 4/16 | 6/24 | 6/24 | 6/24 |
Engine displacement [cm³] | 6299 | 3993 | 1984 | 2967 | 2967 | 2967 |
Maximum output / speed [kW/min-1] | 368/6200 | 382/6000 | 155/4300-6000 40 el. 180 total | 150/3750-4500 | 150/3750-4500 | 184/4000-4500 |
Maximum torque [Nm/min-1] | 625/4750 | 650/1700-5500 | 350/1500-4200 210 el. 480 total | 400/1250-3500 | 400/1250-3500 | 550/1500-3000 |
Bore and stroke [mm x mm] | 86,0 x 90,4 | 84,5 x 89,0 | 82,5 x 92,8 | 84,5 x 89,1 | 84,5 x 89,1 | 84,5 x 89,1 |
Compression ratio | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Oil volume [l] | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Coolant volume [l] | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Technical specifications |
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Drive axle | 4x4 | 4x4 | Front | Front | Front | 4x4 |
Gearbox | 8 gear automatic | 8 gear automatic | 8 gear automatic | 8 gear automatic | 8 gear automatic | 8 gear automatic |
Drive specifications |
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Top speed [km/h] | 250 | 250 | 235 | 235 | 235 | 250 |
Acceleration 0–100 km/h [s] | 4.7 | 4.2 | 7,7 | 7.9 | 8.0 | 6.1 |
Acceleration 0–80 km/h [s] | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Acceleration 80–120 km/h [s] | - | - | - | - | - | - |
City [l] | 16.6 | 14.4 | 6,4 | 7.4 | 7.5 | 7.9 |
Out of town [l] | 9.1 | 7.6 | 6,2 | 5.2 | 5.3 | 5.6 |
Combined [l] | 11.9 | 10.1 | 6,3 | 6.0 | 6.1 | 6.4 |
CO2 emissions [g/km] | 277 | 235 | 147 | 158 | 161 | 169 |
Emission standard | EU5 | EU5 | EU5 | EU5 | EU5 | EU5 |
Standard for fuel consumption measurement | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Energy class | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Stationary vehicle noise [dB] | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Driving noise [dB] | - | - | - | - | - | - |
System voltage [V] | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Battery type and capacity | - | - | Lithium-Ionen-Akkumulator, 1.3 kWh | - | - | - |
Range with fully charged battery [km] | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Charging time | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Number of modules/cells | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Battery weight [kg] | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Charger | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Standby weight [kg] | 2130 | 2050 | 1945 | 1870 | 1920 | 1915 |
Overall weight [kg] | 2655 | 2575 | 2520 | 2505 | 2505 | 2530 |
Maximum trailer weight unbraked/braked [kg] | 750/2300 | 750/2300 | - | - | - | 750/2200 |
Maximum front/rear axle load [kg] | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Maximum vertical load on the tow bar [kg] | 95 | 95 | - | 95 | 95 | 95 |
Maximum load on roof/carrier [kg] | 100/- | 100/- | 100/- | 100/- | 100/- | 100/- |
Boot volume [l] | 510 | 510 | 335 | 510 | 510 | 510 |
Boot volume with rear seats folded to the edge of the seats/ceiling [l] | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Boot length [mm] | 906 | 906 | 906 | 906 | 906 | 906 |
Boot length with rear seats folded [mm] | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Boot width between wheels/max [mm] | 1034/- | 1034/- | 1034/- | 1034/- | 1034/- | 1034/- |
Boot height to headliner/ceiling [mm] | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Loading edge height [mm] | 690 | 687 | 690 | 690 | 690 | 690 |
Height of the open boot door [mm] | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Boot opening height [mm] | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Boot opening width min/max [mm] | 929/- | 929/- | 929/- | 929/- | 929/- | 929/- |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
Number of seats | 4/5 | 4/5 | 4/5 | 4/5 | 4/5 | 4/5 |
Fuel tank volume [l] | 90 | 90 | 75 | 90 | 90 | 90 |
AdBlue tank volume [l] | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Air resistance [Cd] | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Front suspension | five-link, stabiliser bar, pneumatic suspension | five-link, stabiliser bar, pneumatic suspension | five-link, stabiliser bar, pneumatic suspension | five-link, stabiliser bar, pneumatic suspension | five-link, stabiliser bar, pneumatic suspension | five-link, stabiliser bar, pneumatic suspension |
Rear suspension | double wishbone with stabiliser and air suspension | double wishbone with stabiliser and air suspension | double wishbone with stabiliser and air suspension | double wishbone with stabiliser and air suspension | double wishbone with stabiliser and air suspension | double wishbone with stabiliser and air suspension |
Tyre dimensions front | 255/45 R19 | 265/40 R20 | 8,0J x 18 | 235/60 R17 | 235/60 R17 | 235/60 R17 |
Tyre dimensions rear | 255/45 R19 | 265/40 R20 | 235/55 R18 | 235/60 R17 | 235/60 R17 | 235/60 R17 |
Wheel size front | 9J x 19 | 9J x 20 | - | - | - | - |
Wheel size rear | 9J x 19 | 9J x 20 | - | - | - | - |
Brake dimensions front | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Brake dimensions rear | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Steering | Power steering Servotronic with variable effect depending on speed | Electric variable power steering | Power steering Servotronic with variable effect depending on speed | Power steering Servotronic with variable effect depending on speed | Power steering Servotronic with variable effect depending on speed | Power steering Servotronic with variable effect depending on speed |
Number of steering wheel turns | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Turning diameter track/circumference [m] | 12.3/- | 12.3/- | 12.3/- | 12.3/- | 12.7/- | 12.3/- |
Overall length [mm] | 5267 | 5146 | 5137 | 5137 | 5267 | 5137 |
Overall width without/including mirrors [mm] | 1949/- | 1949/- | 1949/- | 1949/- | 1949/- | 1949/- |
Overall height [mm] | 1471 | 1458 | 1460 | 1460 | 1471 | 1460 |
Wheelbase [mm] | 3122 | 2994 | 2992 | 2992 | 3122 | 2992 |
Front wheel track [mm] | 1644 | 1632 | 1644 | 1644 | 1644 | 1644 |
Rear wheel track [mm] | 1635 | 1623 | 1635 | 1635 | 1635 | 1635 |
Forward overhang [mm] | 1003 | 1012 | 1003 | 1003 | 1003 | 1003 |
Rear overhang [mm] | 1142 | 1140 | 1142 | 1142 | 1142 | 1142 |
Clearance [mm] | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Wading depth [mm] | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Approach angle front [°] | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Approach angle rear [°] | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Transition angle [°] | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Climbing rate [°] | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Maximum side tilt [°] | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Headroom front [mm] | 993 | 1036 | 1036 | 1036 | 993 | 1036 |
Headroom rear [mm] | 994 | 983 | 983 | 983 | 994 | 983 |
Front elbow/shoulder width [mm] | 1581/1501 | 1581/1501 | 1581/1501 | 1581/1501 | 1581/1501 | 1581/1501 |
Rear elbow/shoulder width [mm] | 1553/1467 | 1553/1467 | 1553/1467 | 1553/1467 | 1553/1467 | 1553/1467 |
Legroom front knees/total [mm] | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Legroom rear knees/total [mm] | - | - | - | - | - | - |
3.0 TDI Long | 4.2 TDI | 4.2 TDI Long | ||||
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Date of sale | - | - | - | |||
Engine type | Diesel supercharged | Diesel supercharged | Diesel supercharged | |||
Number of cylinders/valves | 6/24 | 8/32 | 8/32 | |||
Engine displacement [cm³] | 2967 | 4134 | 4134 | |||
Maximum output / speed [kW/min-1] | 184/4000-4500 | 258/4000 | 258/4000 | |||
Maximum torque [Nm/min-1] | 550/1500-3000 | 800/1750-2750 | 800/1750-2750 | |||
Bore and stroke [mm x mm] | 84,5 x 89,1 | 83,0 x 95,5 | 83,0 x 95,5 | |||
Compression ratio | - | - | - | |||
Oil volume [l] | - | - | - | |||
Coolant volume [l] | - | - | - | |||
Technical specifications |
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Drive axle | 4x4 | 4x4 | 4x4 | |||
Gearbox | 8 gear automatic | 8 gear automatic | 8 gear automatic | |||
Drive specifications |
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Top speed [km/h] | 250 | 250 | 250 | |||
Acceleration 0–100 km/h [s] | 6.2 | 5.5 | 5.6 | |||
Acceleration 0–80 km/h [s] | - | - | - | |||
Acceleration 80–120 km/h [s] | - | - | - | |||
City [l] | 7.9 | 9.3 | 9.4 | |||
Out of town [l] | 5.7 | 6.3 | 6.4 | |||
Combined [l] | 6.5 | 7.4 | 7.5 | |||
CO2 emissions [g/km] | 171 | 195 | 198 | |||
Emission standard | EU5 | EU5 | EU5 | |||
Standard for fuel consumption measurement | - | - | - | |||
Energy class | - | - | - | |||
Stationary vehicle noise [dB] | - | - | - | |||
Driving noise [dB] | - | - | - | |||
Standby weight [kg] | 1965 | 2070 | 2120 | |||
Overall weight [kg] | 2540 | 2660 | 2670 | |||
Maximum trailer weight unbraked/braked [kg] | 750/2200 | 750/2300 | 750/2300 | |||
Maximum front/rear axle load [kg] | - | - | - | |||
Maximum vertical load on the tow bar [kg] | 95 | 95 | 95 | |||
Maximum load on roof/carrier [kg] | 100/- | 100/- | 100/- | |||
Boot volume [l] | 510 | 510 | 510 | |||
Boot volume with rear seats folded to the edge of the seats/ceiling [l] | - | - | - | |||
Boot length [mm] | 906 | 906 | 906 | |||
Boot length with rear seats folded [mm] | - | - | - | |||
Boot width between wheels/max [mm] | 1034/- | 1034/- | 1034/- | |||
Boot height to headliner/ceiling [mm] | - | - | - | |||
Loading edge height [mm] | 690 | 690 | 690 | |||
Height of the open boot door [mm] | - | - | - | |||
Boot opening height [mm] | - | - | - | |||
Boot opening width min/max [mm] | 929/- | 929/- | 929/- | |||
Number of doors | 4 | 4 | 4 | |||
Number of seats | 4/5 | 4/5 | 4/5 | |||
Fuel tank volume [l] | 90 | 90 | 90 | |||
AdBlue tank volume [l] | - | - | - | |||
Air resistance [Cd] | - | - | - | |||
Front suspension | five-link, stabiliser bar, pneumatic suspension | five-link, stabiliser bar, pneumatic suspension | five-link, stabiliser bar, pneumatic suspension | |||
Rear suspension | double wishbone with stabiliser and air suspension | double wishbone with stabiliser and air suspension | double wishbone with stabiliser and air suspension | |||
Tyre dimensions front | 235/60 R17 | 235/55 R18 | 235/55 R18 | |||
Tyre dimensions rear | 235/60 R17 | 235/55 R18 | 235/55 R18 | |||
Wheel size front | - | - | - | |||
Wheel size rear | - | - | - | |||
Brake dimensions front | - | - | - | |||
Brake dimensions rear | - | - | - | |||
Steering | Power steering Servotronic with variable effect depending on speed | Power steering Servotronic with variable effect depending on speed | Power steering Servotronic with variable effect depending on speed | |||
Number of steering wheel turns | - | - | - | |||
Turning diameter track/circumference [m] | 12.7/- | 12.3/- | 12.7/- | |||
Overall length [mm] | 5267 | 5137 | 5267 | |||
Overall width without/including mirrors [mm] | 1949/- | 1949/- | 1949/- | |||
Overall height [mm] | 1471 | 1460 | 1471 | |||
Wheelbase [mm] | 3122 | 2992 | 3122 | |||
Front wheel track [mm] | 1644 | 1644 | 1644 | |||
Rear wheel track [mm] | 1635 | 1635 | 1635 | |||
Forward overhang [mm] | 1003 | 1003 | 1003 | |||
Rear overhang [mm] | 1142 | 1142 | 1142 | |||
Clearance [mm] | - | - | - | |||
Wading depth [mm] | - | - | - | |||
Approach angle front [°] | - | - | - | |||
Approach angle rear [°] | - | - | - | |||
Transition angle [°] | - | - | - | |||
Climbing rate [°] | - | - | - | |||
Maximum side tilt [°] | - | - | - | |||
Headroom front [mm] | 993 | 1036 | 993 | |||
Headroom rear [mm] | 994 | 983 | 994 | |||
Front elbow/shoulder width [mm] | 1581/1501 | 1581/1501 | 1581/1501 | |||
Rear elbow/shoulder width [mm] | 1553/1467 | 1553/1467 | 1553/1467 | |||
Legroom front knees/total [mm] | - | - | - | |||
Legroom rear knees/total [mm] | - | - | - |
Vehicle information and technical data are for guidance only and may contain inaccuracies. Technical data may vary depending on the country of purchase, measurement methodology, selected equipment or installed accessories.
Please always refer to the vehicle registration document or your authorised dealer for exact details.
Please always refer to the vehicle registration document or your authorised dealer for exact details.