Car comparison

AUDI S8 (D2) 4.2 V8 32VvsAUDI A8 (D3/4E) 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 32V

340 hp4172 ccGasolineAWDManualNaturally aspiratedSedan1996-1998
VS

AUDI A8 (D3/4E)

4.2 V8 40V

335 hp4172 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan2002-2005

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

AUDI S8 (D2) 4.2 V8 32V

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.5 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    340 hp
    254 kW
  • Lightest
    1,720 kg
    3,792 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    198 hp/t
    147 kW/t
    5.1 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    525 L
  • Best overall score
    71/100
  • Best performance score
    68/100
  • Best practicality score
    76/100

AUDI A8 (D3/4E) 4.2 V8 40V

  • Highest torque
    430 Nm
    317 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    12.0 L/100 km
    19.6 mpg US
    23.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    17.6 L/100 km
    13.4 mpg US
    16.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    8.8 L/100 km
    26.7 mpg US
    32.1 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    750 km
    466 mi
  • Best economy score
    75/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIS8 (D2)4.2 V8 32VAUDIA8 (D3/4E)4.2 V8 40V
Power
340hp254kW
335hp250kW
Torque
410Nm302lb-ft
430Nm317lb-ft
Curb weight
1,720kg3,792lb
1,780kg3,924lb
Gross weight
2,320kg5,115lb
2,380kg5,247lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
55.2s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
63.4s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.5s
6.3s
0-200 km/h
16.6s
Calculated
19.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.3s
Calculated
6.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
14.3L/100 km16.4mpg US19.8mpg UK
12L/100 km19.6mpg US23.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
20.8L/100 km11.3mpg US13.6mpg UK
17.6L/100 km13.4mpg US16.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
10.5L/100 km22.4mpg US26.9mpg UK
8.8L/100 km26.7mpg US32.1mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.4s
Calculated
14.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
198hp/t147kW/t90hp/1000 lb
Calculated
188hp/t140kW/t85hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
238Nm/t159lb-ft/ton
Calculated
242Nm/t162lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
629km391mi
Calculated
750km466mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,172cc255cu in
4,172cc255cu in
Length
5,034mm198in
5,051mm199in
Width
1,880mm74in
1,894mm75in
Height
1,420mm56in
1,444mm57in
Wheelbase
2,882mm113in
2,944mm116in
Front track
1,587mm62in
1,629mm64in
Rear track
1,579mm62in
1,615mm64in
Trunk volume
525L
500L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
90L
90L
CO2 emissions-
288g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI S8 (D2) 4.2 V8 32VAUDI A8 (D3/4E) 4.2 V8 40VPowerTorque
  • AUDI S8 (D2) 4.2 V8 32V: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A8 (D3/4E) 4.2 V8 40V: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIS8 (D2)4.2 V8 32V6,600 rpm3,500 rpm6,850 rpm
AUDIA8 (D3/4E)4.2 V8 40V6,500 rpm3,500 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIS8 (D2)4.2 V8 32VAUDIA8 (D3/4E)4.2 V8 40V
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.3 s
6.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.5 s
6.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
16.6 s
19.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.1 s
6.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.0 s
9.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.4 s
12.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.4 s
14.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
181 km/h
112 mph
173 km/h
107 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS8 (D2)4.2 V8 32V
340 hp
254 kW
AUDIA8 (D3/4E)4.2 V8 40V
335 hp
250 kW

AUDI S8 (D2) 4.2 V8 32V has 5 hp more than AUDI A8 (D3/4E) 4.2 V8 40V.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI A8 (D3/4E) 4.2 V8 40V and AUDI S8 (D2) 4.2 V8 32V: 5 hp (4 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS8 (D2)4.2 V8 32V
410 Nm
302 lb-ft
AUDIA8 (D3/4E)4.2 V8 40V
430 Nm
317 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 32V
1,720 kg
3,792 lb
AUDIA8 (D3/4E)4.2 V8 40V
1,780 kg
3,924 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 32V
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIA8 (D3/4E)4.2 V8 40V
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 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 32V5.5 s
AUDIA8 (D3/4E)4.2 V8 40V6.3 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI S8 (D2) 4.2 V8 32V and AUDI A8 (D3/4E) 4.2 V8 40V: 0.8 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 32V
14.3 L/100 km
16.4 mpg US
19.8 mpg UK
AUDIA8 (D3/4E)4.2 V8 40V
12.0 L/100 km
19.6 mpg US
23.5 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI A8 (D3/4E) 4.2 V8 40V and AUDI S8 (D2) 4.2 V8 32V: 2.3 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 32V
198 hp/t
147 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
AUDIA8 (D3/4E)4.2 V8 40V
188 hp/t
140 kW/t
5.3 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 32V
629 km
391 mi
AUDIA8 (D3/4E)4.2 V8 40V
750 km
466 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIS8 (D2)4.2 V8 32V
340 hp
254 kW
5.5 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIA8 (D3/4E)4.2 V8 40V
335 hp
250 kW
6.3 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 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 32V
Power
340 hp
254 kW
0-100 km/h5.5 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
1,420 mm
55.9 in
AUDIA8 (D3/4E)4.2 V8 40V
Power
335 hp
250 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
5,051 mm
198.9 in
Height
1,444 mm
56.9 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 32V
Power
340 hp
254 kW
0-100 km/h5.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
14.3 L/100 km
16.4 mpg US
19.8 mpg UK
AUDIA8 (D3/4E)4.2 V8 40V
Power
335 hp
250 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
12.0 L/100 km
19.6 mpg US
23.5 mpg UK

AUDI A8 (D3/4E) 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 32V
14.3 L/100 km
16.4 mpg US
19.8 mpg UK
5.5 s
AUDIA8 (D3/4E)4.2 V8 40V
12.0 L/100 km
19.6 mpg US
23.5 mpg UK
6.3 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 32V
198 hp/t
147 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
14.3 L/100 km
16.4 mpg US
19.8 mpg UK
AUDIA8 (D3/4E)4.2 V8 40V
188 hp/t
140 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp
12.0 L/100 km
19.6 mpg US
23.5 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIS8 (D2)4.2 V8 32VAUDIA8 (D3/4E)4.2 V8 40V
Power
340 hp
254 kW
335 hp
250 kW
Torque
410 Nm
302 lb-ft
430 Nm
317 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.5 s
6.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,720 kg
3,792 lb
1,780 kg
3,924 lb
Fuel consumption
14.3 L/100 km
16.4 mpg US
19.8 mpg UK
12.0 L/100 km
19.6 mpg US
23.5 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
525 L
18.5 cu ft
Length
5,034 mm
198.2 in
Height
1,420 mm
55.9 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
5,051 mm
198.9 in
Height
1,444 mm
56.9 in
Range score
629 km
391 mi
750 km
466 mi
CO2 score
-
288 g/km
Trunk score
525 L
18.5 cu ft
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
198 hp/t
147 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
188 hp/t
140 kW/t
5.3 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 S8 (D2) 4.2 V8 32VAUDI A8 (D3/4E) 4.2 V8 40V
Consumption14.3 L/100 km16.4 mpg US19.8 mpg UK12 L/100 km19.6 mpg US23.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km25.03 LC100 km21.00 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi40.27 LC100 mi33.80 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,145 L567 US gal472 UK gal1,800 L476 US gal396 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,754 LC/year3,150 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI S8 (D2) 4.2 V8 32V

  • Has 5 hp more
  • Is 60 kg lighter
  • Is 0.8 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 9 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 25 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption

AUDI A8 (D3/4E) 4.2 V8 40V

  • Has 20 Nm more
  • Uses 2.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 121 km (75 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

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