Car comparison

AUDI S8 (D2) 4.2 V8 32VvsAUDI S4 (8D/B5) 2.7 BiTurbo V6

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 S4 (8D/B5)

2.7 BiTurbo V6

265 hp2671 ccGasolineAWDManualTwin-turboSedan1997-2001

Comparison overview

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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
  • Highest torque
    410 Nm
    302 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    198 hp/t
    147 kW/t
    5.1 kg/hp
  • Best estimated range
    629 km
    391 mi
  • Largest trunk
    525 L
  • Best overall score
    71/100
  • Best performance score
    68/100
  • Best practicality score
    76/100

AUDI S4 (8D/B5) 2.7 BiTurbo V6

  • 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 economy score
    77/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIS8 (D2)4.2 V8 32VAUDIS4 (8D/B5)2.7 BiTurbo V6
Power
340hp254kW
265hp198kW
Torque
410Nm302lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,720kg3,792lb
1,510kg3,329lb
Gross weight
2,320kg5,115lb
2,060kg4,542lb
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
55.2s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
55.2s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.5s
5.6s
0-200 km/h
16.6s
Calculated
17.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.3s
Calculated
5.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
14.3L/100 km16.4mpg US19.8mpg UK
11.3L/100 km20.8mpg US25.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
20.8L/100 km11.3mpg US13.6mpg UK
15.8L/100 km14.9mpg US17.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
10.5L/100 km22.4mpg US26.9mpg UK
8.7L/100 km27mpg US32.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.4s
Calculated
13.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
198hp/t147kW/t90hp/1000 lb
Calculated
175hp/t131kW/t80hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
238Nm/t159lb-ft/ton
Calculated
265Nm/t177lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
629km391mi
Calculated
549km341mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,172cc255cu in
2,671cc163cu in
Length
5,034mm198in
4,483mm176in
Width
1,880mm74in
1,733mm68in
Height
1,420mm56in
1,396mm55in
Wheelbase
2,882mm113in
2,607mm103in
Front track
1,587mm62in
1,498mm59in
Rear track
1,579mm62in
1,490mm59in
Trunk volume
525L
440L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
90L
62L
CO2 emissions-
271g/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 S4 (8D/B5) 2.7 BiTurbo V6PowerTorque
  • AUDI S8 (D2) 4.2 V8 32V: Power / Torque
  • AUDI S4 (8D/B5) 2.7 BiTurbo V6: 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
AUDIS4 (8D/B5)2.7 BiTurbo V65,800 rpm1,850-3,600 rpm6,050 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIS8 (D2)4.2 V8 32VAUDIS4 (8D/B5)2.7 BiTurbo V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.3 s
5.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.5 s
5.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
16.6 s
17.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.1 s
6.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.0 s
9.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.4 s
11.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.4 s
13.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
181 km/h
112 mph
178 km/h
111 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
AUDIS4 (8D/B5)2.7 BiTurbo V6
265 hp
198 kW

AUDI S8 (D2) 4.2 V8 32V has 75 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 S8 (D2) 4.2 V8 32V: 75 hp (56 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
AUDIS4 (8D/B5)2.7 BiTurbo V6
400 Nm
295 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
AUDIS4 (8D/B5)2.7 BiTurbo V6
1,510 kg
3,329 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
AUDIS4 (8D/B5)2.7 BiTurbo V6
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 32V5.5 s
AUDIS4 (8D/B5)2.7 BiTurbo V65.6 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI S8 (D2) 4.2 V8 32V and AUDI S4 (8D/B5) 2.7 BiTurbo V6: 0.1 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
AUDIS4 (8D/B5)2.7 BiTurbo V6
11.3 L/100 km
20.8 mpg US
25.0 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI S4 (8D/B5) 2.7 BiTurbo V6 and AUDI S8 (D2) 4.2 V8 32V: 3.0 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
AUDIS4 (8D/B5)2.7 BiTurbo V6
175 hp/t
131 kW/t
5.7 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
AUDIS4 (8D/B5)2.7 BiTurbo V6
549 km
341 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
AUDIS4 (8D/B5)2.7 BiTurbo V6
265 hp
198 kW
5.6 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 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
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

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
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

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
AUDIS8 (D2)4.2 V8 32V
14.3 L/100 km
16.4 mpg US
19.8 mpg UK
5.5 s
AUDIS4 (8D/B5)2.7 BiTurbo V6
11.3 L/100 km
20.8 mpg US
25.0 mpg UK
5.6 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
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIS8 (D2)4.2 V8 32VAUDIS4 (8D/B5)2.7 BiTurbo V6
Power
340 hp
254 kW
265 hp
198 kW
Torque
410 Nm
302 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.5 s
5.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,720 kg
3,792 lb
1,510 kg
3,329 lb
Fuel consumption
14.3 L/100 km
16.4 mpg US
19.8 mpg UK
11.3 L/100 km
20.8 mpg US
25.0 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
440 L
15.5 cu ft
Length
4,483 mm
176.5 in
Height
1,396 mm
55.0 in
Range score
629 km
391 mi
549 km
341 mi
CO2 score
-
271 g/km
Trunk score
525 L
18.5 cu ft
440 L
15.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
198 hp/t
147 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
175 hp/t
131 kW/t
5.7 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 S4 (8D/B5) 2.7 BiTurbo V6
Consumption14.3 L/100 km16.4 mpg US19.8 mpg UK11.3 L/100 km20.8 mpg US25 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km25.03 LC100 km19.78 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi40.27 LC100 mi31.82 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,145 L567 US gal472 UK gal1,695 L448 US gal373 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,754 LC/year2,966 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI S8 (D2) 4.2 V8 32V

  • Has 75 hp more
  • Has 10 Nm more
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 22 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 81 km (50 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 85 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

AUDI S4 (8D/B5) 2.7 BiTurbo V6

  • Is 210 kg lighter
  • Uses 3.0 L/100 km less fuel

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption

Cons

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

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