Audi A8
Date of manufacture
2013 – 2018 (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 manufactured in Germany since 2013. The car is built on the Audi MLP platform and offers a wide range of petrol and diesel engines. The most powerful engine is the S8 Plus with 445 kW of power, allowing it to reach a top speed of 250 km/h and accelerate from 0-100 km/h in 3.8 seconds. The most efficient version, the 3.0 TDI ultra, has a combined fuel consumption of 5.7 l/100 km and CO2 emissions of 149 g/km. The luggage compartment has a capacity of 520 l.
Car body style
Sedan
after upgrade (facelift)
Date of manufacture
2013 – 2018Internal designation
D4/4H Technical data
Sedan
3.0 TFSI | 3.0 TFSI Long | 4.0 TFSI | 4.0 TFSI Long | 6.3 FSI W12 Long | S8 | |
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Date of sale | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Engine type | Ignition supercharged | Ignition supercharged | Ignition supercharged | Ignition supercharged | Petrol | Ignition supercharged |
Number of cylinders/valves | 6/24 | 6/24 | 8/32 | 8/32 | 12/48 | 8/32 |
Engine displacement [cm³] | 2995 | 2995 | 3993 | 3993 | 6299 | 3993 |
Maximum output / speed [kW/min-1] | 228/5200-6500 | 228/5200-6500 | 320/5100-6000 | 320/5100-6000 | 368/6200 | 382/5800 |
Maximum torque [Nm/min-1] | 440/2900-4750 | 440/2900-4750 | 600/1500-5000 | 600/1500-5000 | 625/4750 | 650/1700-5500 |
Bore and stroke [mm x mm] | 84,5 x 89,1 | 84,5 x 89,1 | 84,5 x 89,0 | 84,5 x 89,0 | 86,0 x 90,4 | 84,5 x 89,0 |
Compression ratio | 10,8:1 | 10,8:1 | 10,1:1 | 10,1:1 | 11,8:1 | 9,3:1 |
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] | 5.7 | 5.9 | 4.5 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.1 |
Acceleration 0–80 km/h [s] | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Acceleration 80–120 km/h [s] | - | - | - | - | - | - |
City [l] | 10.5 | 10.6 | 12.6 | 12.8 | 15.7 | 13.6 |
Out of town [l] | 6.3 | 6.3 | 7.1 | 7.2 | 8.7 | 7.3 |
Combined [l] | 7.8 | 7.9 | 9.1 | 9.2 | 11.3 | 9.6 |
CO2 emissions [g/km] | 183 | 184 | 213 | 216 | 264 | 225 |
Emission standard | EU6 | EU6 | EU6 | EU6 | EU6 | EU6 |
Standard for fuel consumption measurement | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Energy class | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Stationary vehicle noise [dB] | 71 | 71 | 74 | 74 | 70 | 81 |
Driving noise [dB] | 73 | 73 | 72 | 72 | 71 | 71 |
Standby weight [kg] | 1905 | 1955 | 1995 | 2050 | 2150 | 2065 |
Overall weight [kg] | 2520 | 2530 | 2570 | 2625 | 2675 | 2590 |
Maximum trailer weight unbraked/braked [kg] | 750/2300 | 750/2300 | 750/2300 | 750/2300 | 750/2300 | 750/2300 |
Maximum front/rear axle load [kg] | 1275/1395 | - | - | 1365/1400 | 1405/1380 | 1370/1355 |
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] | 520 | 520 | 520 | 520 | 520 | 520 |
Boot volume with rear seats folded to the edge of the seats/ceiling [l] | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Boot length [mm] | 1009 | 1009 | 1009 | 1009 | 1009 | 1009 |
Boot length with rear seats folded [mm] | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Boot width between wheels/max [mm] | 1038/- | 1038/- | 1038/- | 1038/- | 1038/- | 1038/- |
Boot height to headliner/ceiling [mm] | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Loading edge height [mm] | 690 | 690 | 690 | 690 | 690 | 687 |
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 | 5 | 5 [4 subject to a surcharge] | 5 | 5 [4 subject to a surcharge] | 4 | 5 [4 subject to a surcharge] |
Fuel tank volume [l] | 82 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 82 |
AdBlue tank volume [l] | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Air resistance [Cd] | 0.27 | 0.27 | 0.27 | 0.27 | 0.27 | 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 | 235/55R18 104 Y | 235/55R18 104 Y | 255/45R19 104Y | 265/40R20 104 Y XL |
Tyre dimensions rear | 235/60 R17 | 235/60 R17 | 235/55R18 104 Y | 235/55R18 104 Y | 255/45R19 104Y | 265/40R20 104 Y XL |
Wheel size front | 8J x 17 | 8J x 17 | 8J x 18 | 8J x 18 | 9J x 19 | 9J x 20 |
Wheel size rear | 8J x 17 | 8J x 17 | 8J x 18 | 8J x 18 | 9J x 19 | 9J x 20 |
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 | Electric variable power steering |
Number of steering wheel turns | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Turning diameter track/circumference [m] | 12.3/- | 12.7/- | 12.3/- | 12.7/- | 12.7/- | 12.7/- |
Overall length [mm] | 5135 | 5265 | 5135 | 5265 | 5265 | 5147 |
Overall width without/including mirrors [mm] | 1949/- | 1949/- | 1949/- | 1949/- | 1949/- | 1949/- |
Overall height [mm] | 1460 | 1471 | 1460 | 1471 | 1471 | 1458 |
Wheelbase [mm] | 2992 | 3122 | 2992 | 3122 | 3122 | 2994 |
Front wheel track [mm] | 1644 | 1644 | 1644 | 1644 | 1644 | 1632 |
Rear wheel track [mm] | 1635 | 1635 | 1635 | 1635 | 1635 | 1623 |
Forward overhang [mm] | 1000 | 1000 | 1000 | 1000 | 1000 | 1012 |
Rear overhang [mm] | 1143 | 1143 | 1143 | 1143 | 1143 | 1141 |
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 | 993 | 1036 |
Headroom rear [mm] | 983 | 994 | 983 | 994 | 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] | - | - | - | - | - | - |
S8 Plus | 3.0 TDI clean diesel | 3.0 TDI clean diesel Long | 3.0 TDI clean diesel | 3.0 TDI clean diesel Long | 3.0 TDI ultra | |
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Date of sale | from 2016 to | from 2013 to 2015 | from 2013 to 2015 | from 2015 to | from 2015 to | from 2016 to |
Engine type | Ignition supercharged | Diesel supercharged | Diesel supercharged | Diesel supercharged | Diesel supercharged | Diesel supercharged |
Number of cylinders/valves | 8/32 | 6/24 | 6/24 | 6/24 | 6/24 | 6/24 |
Engine displacement [cm³] | 3993 | 2967 | 2967 | 2967 | 2967 | 2967 |
Maximum output / speed [kW/min-1] | 445/6100-6800 | 190/4000-4250 | 190/4000-4250 | 193/4000-4250 | 193/4000-4250 | 193/4000-4250 |
Maximum torque [Nm/min-1] | 700/1750-6000 750/2500-5500 overboost | 580/1750-2500 | 580/1750-2500 | 580/1750-2500 | 580/1750-2500 | 580/1750-2500 |
Bore and stroke [mm x mm] | 84,5 x 89,0 | 83,0 x 91,4 | 83,0 x 91,4 | 83,0 x 91,4 | 83,0 x 91,4 | 83,0 x 91,4 |
Compression ratio | 9,3:1 | 16,8:1 | 16,8:1 | 16,8:1 | 16,8:1 | 16,8:1 |
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] | 3,8 | 5.9 | 6.1 | 5.9 | 6.1 | 5.9 |
Acceleration 0–80 km/h [s] | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Acceleration 80–120 km/h [s] | - | - | - | - | - | - |
City [l] | - | 7.3 | 7,5 | 7,5-7.3 | 7,7-7,4 | 7,2 |
Out of town [l] | - | 5.5,1 | 5.2 | 5.1-4,9 | 5.2-4,9 | 4,8 |
Combined [l] | - | 5,9 | 6,0 | 6,0-5,8 | 6.1-5,8 | 5,7 |
CO2 emissions [g/km] | - | 155 | 158 | 157-151 | 161-153 | 149 |
Emission standard | EU6 | EU6 | EU6 | EU6 | EU6 | EU6 |
Standard for fuel consumption measurement | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Energy class | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Stationary vehicle noise [dB] | 81 | 67 | 67 | 67 | 67 | 67 |
Driving noise [dB] | 71 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 |
Standby weight [kg] | 2065 | 1955 | 2010 | 1955 | 2010 | 1955 |
Overall weight [kg] | 2590 | 2570 | 2585 | 2570 | 2585 | 2570 |
Maximum trailer weight unbraked/braked [kg] | 750/2300 | 750/2200 | 750/2200 | 750/2200 | 750/2200 | 750/2200 |
Maximum front/rear axle load [kg] | 1370/1355 | 1290/1430 | 1320/1415 | 1290/1430 | 1320/1415 | 1290/1430 |
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] | 520 | 520 | 520 | 520 | 520 | 520 |
Boot volume with rear seats folded to the edge of the seats/ceiling [l] | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Boot length [mm] | 1009 | 1009 | 1009 | 1009 | 1009 | 1009 |
Boot length with rear seats folded [mm] | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Boot width between wheels/max [mm] | 1038/- | 1038/- | 1038/- | 1038/- | 1038/- | 1038/- |
Boot height to headliner/ceiling [mm] | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Loading edge height [mm] | 687 | 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 | 5 [4 subject to a surcharge] | 5 | 5 [4 subject to a surcharge] | 5 | 5 [4 subject to a surcharge] | 5 |
Fuel tank volume [l] | 82 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 82 |
AdBlue tank volume [l] | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Air resistance [Cd] | 0.27 | 0.26 | 0.26 | 0.26 | 0.26 | 0.26 |
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 | 265/40R20 104 Y XL | 235/60R17 102Y | 235/60R17 102Y | 235/60R17 102Y | 235/60R17 102Y | 235/60R17 102Y |
Tyre dimensions rear | 265/40R20 104 Y XL | 235/60R17 102Y | 235/60R17 102Y | 235/60R17 102Y | 235/60R17 102Y | 235/60R17 102Y |
Wheel size front | 9,0Jx20 ET37 | 8J x 17 | 8J x 17 | 8J x 17 | 8J x 17 | 8J x 17 |
Wheel size rear | 9,0Jx20 ET37 | 8J x 17 | 8J x 17 | 8J x 17 | 8J x 17 | 8J x 17 |
Brake dimensions front | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Brake dimensions rear | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Steering | 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 | Power steering Servotronic with variable effect depending on speed |
Number of steering wheel turns | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Turning diameter track/circumference [m] | 12.3/- | 12.3/- | 12.7/- | 12.3 | 12.7/- | 12.3/- |
Overall length [mm] | 5147 | 5135 | 5265 | 5135 | 5265 | 5135 |
Overall width without/including mirrors [mm] | 1949/- | 1949/- | 1949/- | 1949/- | 1949/- | 1949/- |
Overall height [mm] | 1458 | 1460 | 1471 | 1460 | 1471 | 1460 |
Wheelbase [mm] | 2994 | 2992 | 3122 | 2992 | 3122 | 2992 |
Front wheel track [mm] | 1632 | 1644 | 1644 | 1644 | 1644 | 1644 |
Rear wheel track [mm] | 1623 | 1635 | 1635 | 1635 | 1635 | 1635 |
Forward overhang [mm] | 1012 | 1000 | 1000 | 1000 | 1000 | 1000 |
Rear overhang [mm] | 1141 | 1143 | 1143 | 1143 | 1143 | 1143 |
Clearance [mm] | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Wading depth [mm] | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Approach angle front [°] | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Approach angle rear [°] | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Transition angle [°] | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Climbing rate [°] | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Maximum side tilt [°] | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Headroom front [mm] | 1036 | 1036 | 993 | 1036 | 993 | 1036 |
Headroom rear [mm] | 983 | 983 | 994 | 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] | - | - | - | - | - | - |
4.2 TDI clean diesel | 4.2 TDI clean diesel Long | |||||
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Date of sale | - | - | ||||
Engine type | Diesel supercharged | Diesel supercharged | ||||
Number of cylinders/valves | 8/32 | 8/32 | ||||
Engine displacement [cm³] | 4134 | 4134 | ||||
Maximum output / speed [kW/min-1] | 283/3750 | 283/3750 | ||||
Maximum torque [Nm/min-1] | 850/2000-2750 | 850/2000-2750 | ||||
Bore and stroke [mm x mm] | 83,0 x 95,5 | 83,0 x 95,5 | ||||
Compression ratio | 16,5:1 | 16,5:1 | ||||
Oil volume [l] | - | - | ||||
Coolant volume [l] | - | - | ||||
Technical specifications |
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Drive axle | 4x4 | 4x4 | ||||
Gearbox | 8 gear automatic | 8 gear automatic | ||||
Drive specifications |
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Top speed [km/h] | 250 | 250 | ||||
Acceleration 0–100 km/h [s] | 4.7 | 4.9 | ||||
Acceleration 0–80 km/h [s] | - | - | ||||
Acceleration 80–120 km/h [s] | - | - | ||||
City [l] | 9,7-9.4 | 9,8-9.5 | ||||
Out of town [l] | 6,2-6.0 | 6,2-6.0 | ||||
Combined [l] | 7,5-7.2 | 7.5-7,3 | ||||
CO2 emissions [g/km] | 196-189 | 197-190 | ||||
Emission standard | EU6 | EU6 | ||||
Standard for fuel consumption measurement | - | - | ||||
Energy class | - | - | ||||
Stationary vehicle noise [dB] | 70 | 70 | ||||
Driving noise [dB] | 72 | 72 | ||||
Standby weight [kg] | 2115 | 2170 | ||||
Overall weight [kg] | 2705 | 2720 | ||||
Maximum trailer weight unbraked/braked [kg] | 750/2300 | 750/2300 | ||||
Maximum front/rear axle load [kg] | 1400/1435 | 1435/1425 | ||||
Maximum vertical load on the tow bar [kg] | 95 | 95 | ||||
Maximum load on roof/carrier [kg] | 100/- | 100/- | ||||
Boot volume [l] | 520 | 520 | ||||
Boot volume with rear seats folded to the edge of the seats/ceiling [l] | - | - | ||||
Boot length [mm] | 1009 | 1009 | ||||
Boot length with rear seats folded [mm] | - | - | ||||
Boot width between wheels/max [mm] | 1038/- | 1038/- | ||||
Boot height to headliner/ceiling [mm] | - | - | ||||
Loading edge height [mm] | 690 | 690 | ||||
Height of the open boot door [mm] | - | - | ||||
Boot opening height [mm] | - | - | ||||
Boot opening width min/max [mm] | 929/- | 929/- | ||||
Number of doors | 4 | 4 | ||||
Number of seats | 5 | 5 [4 subject to a surcharge] | ||||
Fuel tank volume [l] | 82 | 82 | ||||
AdBlue tank volume [l] | - | - | ||||
Air resistance [Cd] | 0.26 | 0.26 | ||||
Front 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 | ||||
Tyre dimensions front | 235/55R18 104 Y | 235/55R18 104 Y | ||||
Tyre dimensions rear | 235/55R18 104 Y | 235/55R18 104 Y | ||||
Wheel size front | 8J x 18 | 8J x 18 | ||||
Wheel size rear | 8J x 18 | 8J x 18 | ||||
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 | ||||
Number of steering wheel turns | - | - | ||||
Turning diameter track/circumference [m] | 12.3/- | 12.7 | ||||
Overall length [mm] | 5135 | 5265 | ||||
Overall width without/including mirrors [mm] | 1949/- | 1949/- | ||||
Overall height [mm] | 1460 | 1471 | ||||
Wheelbase [mm] | 2992 | 3122 | ||||
Front wheel track [mm] | 1644 | 1644 | ||||
Rear wheel track [mm] | 1635 | 1635 | ||||
Forward overhang [mm] | 1000 | 1000 | ||||
Rear overhang [mm] | 1143 | 1143 | ||||
Clearance [mm] | - | - | ||||
Wading depth [mm] | - | - | ||||
Approach angle front [°] | - | - | ||||
Approach angle rear [°] | - | - | ||||
Transition angle [°] | - | - | ||||
Climbing rate [°] | - | - | ||||
Maximum side tilt [°] | - | - | ||||
Headroom front [mm] | 1036 | 993 | ||||
Headroom rear [mm] | 983 | 994 | ||||
Front elbow/shoulder width [mm] | 1581/1501 | 1581/1501 | ||||
Rear elbow/shoulder width [mm] | 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.