Car comparison

AUDI S4 (8D/B5) 2.7 BiTurbo V6vsAUDI A8 (D2/4D) · Facelift 1998 4.2 V8 40V

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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AUDI S4 (8D/B5)

2.7 BiTurbo V6

265 hp2671 ccGasolineAWDManualTwin-turboSedan1997-2001
VS

AUDI A8 (D2/4D) · Facelift 1998

4.2 V8 40V

310 hp4172 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan1998-2002

Comparison overview

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Best choices

AUDI S4 (8D/B5) 2.7 BiTurbo V6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.6 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Lightest
    1,510 kg
    3,329 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    11.3 L/100 km
    20.8 mpg US
    25.0 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    15.8 L/100 km
    14.9 mpg US
    17.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    8.7 L/100 km
    27.0 mpg US
    32.5 mpg UK
  • Best overall score
    67/100
  • Best performance score
    64/100
  • Best economy score
    77/100

AUDI A8 (D2/4D) Facelift 1998 4.2 V8 40V

  • Most powerful
    310 hp
    231 kW
  • Highest torque
    410 Nm
    302 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    177 hp/t
    132 kW/t
    5.6 kg/hp
  • Best estimated range
    698 km
    434 mi
  • Largest trunk
    525 L
  • Best practicality score
    77/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIS4 (8D/B5)2.7 BiTurbo V6AUDIA8 (D2/4D)Facelift 19984.2 V8 40V
Power
265hp198kW
310hp231kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
410Nm302lb-ft
Curb weight
1,510kg3,329lb
1,750kg3,858lb
Gross weight
2,060kg4,542lb
2,350kg5,181lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
55.2s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
70.9s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.6s
6.9s
0-200 km/h
17.2s
Calculated
21.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.4s
Calculated
6.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11.3L/100 km20.8mpg US25.0mpg UK
12.9L/100 km18.2mpg US21.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
15.8L/100 km14.9mpg US17.9mpg UK
19.5L/100 km12.1mpg US14.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.7L/100 km27mpg US32.5mpg UK
9.1L/100 km25.8mpg US31.0mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.6s
Calculated
14.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
175hp/t131kW/t80hp/1000 lb
Calculated
177hp/t132kW/t80hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
265Nm/t177lb-ft/ton
Calculated
234Nm/t157lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
549km341mi
Calculated
698km434mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,671cc163cu in
4,172cc255cu in
Length
4,483mm176in
5,034mm198in
Width
1,733mm68in
1,880mm74in
Height
1,396mm55in
1,440mm57in
Wheelbase
2,607mm103in
2,882mm113in
Front track
1,498mm59in
1,591mm63in
Rear track
1,490mm59in
1,580mm62in
Trunk volume
440L
525L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
62L
90L
CO2 emissions
271g/km
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Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

AUDI S4 (8D/B5) 2.7 BiTurbo V6AUDI A8 (D2/4D) Facelift 1998 4.2 V8 40VPowerTorque
  • AUDI S4 (8D/B5) 2.7 BiTurbo V6: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A8 (D2/4D) Facelift 1998 4.2 V8 40V: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIS4 (8D/B5)2.7 BiTurbo V65,800 rpm1,850-3,600 rpm6,050 rpm
AUDIA8 (D2/4D)Facelift 19984.2 V8 40V6,200 rpm3,000-4,000 rpm6,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIS4 (8D/B5)2.7 BiTurbo V6AUDIA8 (D2/4D)Facelift 19984.2 V8 40V
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.4 s
6.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.6 s
6.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
17.2 s
21.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.2 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.0 s
9.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.5 s
12.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.6 s
14.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
178 km/h
111 mph
166 km/h
103 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS4 (8D/B5)2.7 BiTurbo V6
265 hp
198 kW
AUDIA8 (D2/4D)Facelift 19984.2 V8 40V
310 hp
231 kW

AUDI A8 (D2/4D) Facelift 1998 4.2 V8 40V has 45 hp more than AUDI S4 (8D/B5) 2.7 BiTurbo V6.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI S4 (8D/B5) 2.7 BiTurbo V6 and AUDI A8 (D2/4D) Facelift 1998 4.2 V8 40V: 45 hp (34 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS4 (8D/B5)2.7 BiTurbo V6
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
AUDIA8 (D2/4D)Facelift 19984.2 V8 40V
410 Nm
302 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS4 (8D/B5)2.7 BiTurbo V6
1,510 kg
3,329 lb
AUDIA8 (D2/4D)Facelift 19984.2 V8 40V
1,750 kg
3,858 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS4 (8D/B5)2.7 BiTurbo V6
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIA8 (D2/4D)Facelift 19984.2 V8 40V
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS4 (8D/B5)2.7 BiTurbo V65.6 s
AUDIA8 (D2/4D)Facelift 19984.2 V8 40V6.9 s

Although AUDI A8 (D2/4D) Facelift 1998 4.2 V8 40V has more power, AUDI S4 (8D/B5) 2.7 BiTurbo V6 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI S4 (8D/B5) 2.7 BiTurbo V6 and AUDI A8 (D2/4D) Facelift 1998 4.2 V8 40V: 1.3 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS4 (8D/B5)2.7 BiTurbo V6
11.3 L/100 km
20.8 mpg US
25.0 mpg UK
AUDIA8 (D2/4D)Facelift 19984.2 V8 40V
12.9 L/100 km
18.2 mpg US
21.9 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI S4 (8D/B5) 2.7 BiTurbo V6 and AUDI A8 (D2/4D) Facelift 1998 4.2 V8 40V: 1.6 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS4 (8D/B5)2.7 BiTurbo V6
175 hp/t
131 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp
AUDIA8 (D2/4D)Facelift 19984.2 V8 40V
177 hp/t
132 kW/t
5.6 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS4 (8D/B5)2.7 BiTurbo V6
549 km
341 mi
AUDIA8 (D2/4D)Facelift 19984.2 V8 40V
698 km
434 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIS4 (8D/B5)2.7 BiTurbo V6
265 hp
198 kW
5.6 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIA8 (D2/4D)Facelift 19984.2 V8 40V
310 hp
231 kW
6.9 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
AUDIS4 (8D/B5)2.7 BiTurbo V6
Power
265 hp
198 kW
0-100 km/h5.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
440 L
15.5 cu ft
Length
4,483 mm
176.5 in
Height
1,396 mm
55.0 in
AUDIA8 (D2/4D)Facelift 19984.2 V8 40V
Power
310 hp
231 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
525 L
18.5 cu ft
Length
5,034 mm
198.2 in
Height
1,440 mm
56.7 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
AUDIS4 (8D/B5)2.7 BiTurbo V6
Power
265 hp
198 kW
0-100 km/h5.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
11.3 L/100 km
20.8 mpg US
25.0 mpg UK
AUDIA8 (D2/4D)Facelift 19984.2 V8 40V
Power
310 hp
231 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
12.9 L/100 km
18.2 mpg US
21.9 mpg UK

AUDI S4 (8D/B5) 2.7 BiTurbo V6 is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
AUDIS4 (8D/B5)2.7 BiTurbo V6
11.3 L/100 km
20.8 mpg US
25.0 mpg UK
5.6 s
AUDIA8 (D2/4D)Facelift 19984.2 V8 40V
12.9 L/100 km
18.2 mpg US
21.9 mpg UK
6.9 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
AUDIS4 (8D/B5)2.7 BiTurbo V6
175 hp/t
131 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp
11.3 L/100 km
20.8 mpg US
25.0 mpg UK
AUDIA8 (D2/4D)Facelift 19984.2 V8 40V
177 hp/t
132 kW/t
5.6 kg/hp
12.9 L/100 km
18.2 mpg US
21.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIS4 (8D/B5)2.7 BiTurbo V6AUDIA8 (D2/4D)Facelift 19984.2 V8 40V
Power
265 hp
198 kW
310 hp
231 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
410 Nm
302 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.6 s
6.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,510 kg
3,329 lb
1,750 kg
3,858 lb
Fuel consumption
11.3 L/100 km
20.8 mpg US
25.0 mpg UK
12.9 L/100 km
18.2 mpg US
21.9 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
440 L
15.5 cu ft
Length
4,483 mm
176.5 in
Height
1,396 mm
55.0 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
525 L
18.5 cu ft
Length
5,034 mm
198.2 in
Height
1,440 mm
56.7 in
Range score
549 km
341 mi
698 km
434 mi
CO2 score
271 g/km
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Trunk score
440 L
15.5 cu ft
525 L
18.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
175 hp/t
131 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp
177 hp/t
132 kW/t
5.6 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleAUDI S4 (8D/B5) 2.7 BiTurbo V6AUDI A8 (D2/4D) Facelift 1998 4.2 V8 40V
Consumption11.3 L/100 km20.8 mpg US25 mpg UK12.9 L/100 km18.2 mpg US21.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km19.78 LC100 km22.58 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi31.82 LC100 mi36.33 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,695 L448 US gal373 UK gal1,935 L511 US gal426 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,966 LC/year3,386 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI S4 (8D/B5) 2.7 BiTurbo V6

  • Is 240 kg lighter
  • Is 1.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 1.6 L/100 km less fuel

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

AUDI A8 (D2/4D) Facelift 1998 4.2 V8 40V

  • Has 45 hp more
  • Has 10 Nm more
  • Has 2 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 149 km (93 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 85 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

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