Car comparison

AUDI S8 (D2) 4.2 V8 40VvsAUDI 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 S8 (D2)

4.2 V8 40V

360 hp4172 ccGasolineAWDManualNaturally aspiratedSedan1999-2002
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AUDI A8 (D2/4D) · Facelift 1998

4.2 V8 40V

310 hp4172 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan1998-2002

Comparison overview

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Best choices

AUDI S8 (D2) 4.2 V8 40V

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    360 hp
    268 kW
  • Highest torque
    430 Nm
    317 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,730 kg
    3,814 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    208 hp/t
    155 kW/t
    4.8 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    525 L
  • Best overall score
    71/100
  • Best performance score
    69/100

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

  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    12.9 L/100 km
    18.2 mpg US
    21.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    19.5 L/100 km
    12.1 mpg US
    14.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    9.1 L/100 km
    25.8 mpg US
    31.0 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    698 km
    434 mi
  • Best economy score
    72/100
  • Best practicality score
    77/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIS8 (D2)4.2 V8 40VAUDIA8 (D2/4D)Facelift 19984.2 V8 40V
Power
360hp268kW
310hp231kW
Torque
430Nm317lb-ft
410Nm302lb-ft
Curb weight
1,730kg3,814lb
1,750kg3,858lb
Gross weight
2,330kg5,137lb
2,350kg5,181lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
53.4s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
70.9s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.4s
6.9s
0-200 km/h
16.2s
Calculated
21.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.2s
Calculated
6.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
13.7L/100 km17.2mpg US20.6mpg UK
12.9L/100 km18.2mpg US21.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
20.8L/100 km11.3mpg US13.6mpg UK
19.5L/100 km12.1mpg US14.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
9.7L/100 km24.2mpg US29.1mpg UK
9.1L/100 km25.8mpg US31.0mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.3s
Calculated
14.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
208hp/t155kW/t94hp/1000 lb
Calculated
177hp/t132kW/t80hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
249Nm/t166lb-ft/ton
Calculated
234Nm/t157lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
657km408mi
Calculated
698km434mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,172cc255cu in
4,172cc255cu in
Length
5,034mm198in
5,034mm198in
Width
1,880mm74in
1,880mm74in
Height
1,418mm56in
1,440mm57in
Wheelbase
2,880mm113in
2,882mm113in
Front track
1,591mm63in
1,591mm63in
Rear track
1,580mm62in
1,580mm62in
Trunk volume
525L
525L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
90L
90L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI S8 (D2) 4.2 V8 40VAUDI A8 (D2/4D) Facelift 1998 4.2 V8 40VPowerTorque
  • AUDI S8 (D2) 4.2 V8 40V: 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
AUDIS8 (D2)4.2 V8 40V7,000 rpm3,400 rpm7,250 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
MetricAUDIS8 (D2)4.2 V8 40VAUDIA8 (D2/4D)Facelift 19984.2 V8 40V
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.2 s
6.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.4 s
6.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
16.2 s
21.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.1 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.9 s
9.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.3 s
12.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.3 s
14.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
182 km/h
113 mph
166 km/h
103 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS8 (D2)4.2 V8 40V
360 hp
268 kW
AUDIA8 (D2/4D)Facelift 19984.2 V8 40V
310 hp
231 kW

AUDI S8 (D2) 4.2 V8 40V has 50 hp more than AUDI A8 (D2/4D) Facelift 1998 4.2 V8 40V.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI A8 (D2/4D) Facelift 1998 4.2 V8 40V and AUDI S8 (D2) 4.2 V8 40V: 50 hp (37 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS8 (D2)4.2 V8 40V
430 Nm
317 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
AUDIS8 (D2)4.2 V8 40V
1,730 kg
3,814 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
AUDIS8 (D2)4.2 V8 40V
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 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
AUDIS8 (D2)4.2 V8 40V5.4 s
AUDIA8 (D2/4D)Facelift 19984.2 V8 40V6.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI S8 (D2) 4.2 V8 40V and AUDI A8 (D2/4D) Facelift 1998 4.2 V8 40V: 1.5 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS8 (D2)4.2 V8 40V
13.7 L/100 km
17.2 mpg US
20.6 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 A8 (D2/4D) Facelift 1998 4.2 V8 40V and AUDI S8 (D2) 4.2 V8 40V: 0.8 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
AUDIS8 (D2)4.2 V8 40V
208 hp/t
155 kW/t
4.8 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
AUDIS8 (D2)4.2 V8 40V
657 km
408 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
AUDIS8 (D2)4.2 V8 40V
360 hp
268 kW
5.4 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 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
AUDIS8 (D2)4.2 V8 40V
Power
360 hp
268 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 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
1,418 mm
55.8 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
AUDIS8 (D2)4.2 V8 40V
Power
360 hp
268 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
13.7 L/100 km
17.2 mpg US
20.6 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 S8 (D2) 4.2 V8 40V 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
AUDIS8 (D2)4.2 V8 40V
13.7 L/100 km
17.2 mpg US
20.6 mpg UK
5.4 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
AUDIS8 (D2)4.2 V8 40V
208 hp/t
155 kW/t
4.8 kg/hp
13.7 L/100 km
17.2 mpg US
20.6 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
VehicleAUDIS8 (D2)4.2 V8 40VAUDIA8 (D2/4D)Facelift 19984.2 V8 40V
Power
360 hp
268 kW
310 hp
231 kW
Torque
430 Nm
317 lb-ft
410 Nm
302 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.4 s
6.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,730 kg
3,814 lb
1,750 kg
3,858 lb
Fuel consumption
13.7 L/100 km
17.2 mpg US
20.6 mpg UK
12.9 L/100 km
18.2 mpg US
21.9 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
525 L
18.5 cu ft
Length
5,034 mm
198.2 in
Height
1,418 mm
55.8 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
657 km
408 mi
698 km
434 mi
Trunk score
525 L
18.5 cu ft
525 L
18.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
208 hp/t
155 kW/t
4.8 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.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleAUDI S8 (D2) 4.2 V8 40VAUDI A8 (D2/4D) Facelift 1998 4.2 V8 40V
Consumption13.7 L/100 km17.2 mpg US20.6 mpg UK12.9 L/100 km18.2 mpg US21.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km23.97 LC100 km22.58 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi38.58 LC100 mi36.33 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,055 L543 US gal452 UK gal1,935 L511 US gal426 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,596 LC/year3,386 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI S8 (D2) 4.2 V8 40V

  • Has 50 hp more
  • Has 20 Nm more
  • Is 20 kg lighter
  • Is 1.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 31 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption

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

  • Uses 0.8 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 41 km (25 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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