Car comparison

AUDI S8 (D2) 4.2 V8 32VvsAUDI S6 (4B/C5) 4.2 V8

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 S6 (4B/C5)

4.2 V8

340 hp4172 ccGasolineAWDManualNaturally aspiratedSedan1999-2005

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
  • Lightest
    1,720 kg
    3,792 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    198 hp/t
    147 kW/t
    5.1 kg/hp
  • Lowest city consumption
    20.8 L/100 km
    11.3 mpg US
    13.6 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    629 km
    391 mi
  • Largest trunk
    525 L
  • Best overall score
    71/100
  • Best performance score
    68/100
  • Best economy score
    69/100
  • Best practicality score
    76/100

AUDI S6 (4B/C5) 4.2 V8

  • Highest torque
    420 Nm
    310 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    14.1 L/100 km
    16.7 mpg US
    20.0 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    10.2 L/100 km
    23.1 mpg US
    27.7 mpg UK

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIS8 (D2)4.2 V8 32VAUDIS6 (4B/C5)4.2 V8
Power
340hp254kW
340hp254kW
Torque
410Nm302lb-ft
420Nm310lb-ft
Curb weight
1,720kg3,792lb
1,735kg3,825lb
Gross weight
2,320kg5,115lb
2,275kg5,016lb
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
59.4s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.5s
5.7s
0-200 km/h
16.6s
Calculated
18.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.3s
Calculated
5.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
14.3L/100 km16.4mpg US19.8mpg UK
14.1L/100 km16.7mpg US20.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
20.8L/100 km11.3mpg US13.6mpg UK
21L/100 km11.2mpg US13.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
10.5L/100 km22.4mpg US26.9mpg UK
10.2L/100 km23.1mpg US27.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.4s
Calculated
13.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
198hp/t147kW/t90hp/1000 lb
Calculated
196hp/t146kW/t89hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
238Nm/t159lb-ft/ton
Calculated
242Nm/t162lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
629km391mi
Calculated
582km361mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,172cc255cu in
4,172cc255cu in
Length
5,034mm198in
4,833mm190in
Width
1,880mm74in
1,850mm73in
Height
1,420mm56in
1,443mm57in
Wheelbase
2,882mm113in
2,759mm109in
Front track
1,587mm62in
1,578mm62in
Rear track
1,579mm62in
1,590mm63in
Trunk volume
525L
434L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
90L
82L
CO2 emissions-
338g/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 S6 (4B/C5) 4.2 V8PowerTorque
  • AUDI S8 (D2) 4.2 V8 32V: Power / Torque
  • AUDI S6 (4B/C5) 4.2 V8: 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
AUDIS6 (4B/C5)4.2 V87,000 rpm3,400 rpm7,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIS8 (D2)4.2 V8 32VAUDIS6 (4B/C5)4.2 V8
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
5.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
16.6 s
18.0 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
9.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.4 s
11.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.4 s
13.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
181 km/h
112 mph
176 km/h
109 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
AUDIS6 (4B/C5)4.2 V8
340 hp
254 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
AUDIS6 (4B/C5)4.2 V8
420 Nm
310 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
AUDIS6 (4B/C5)4.2 V8
1,735 kg
3,825 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
AUDIS6 (4B/C5)4.2 V8
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
AUDIS6 (4B/C5)4.2 V85.7 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI S8 (D2) 4.2 V8 32V and AUDI S6 (4B/C5) 4.2 V8: 0.2 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
AUDIS6 (4B/C5)4.2 V8
14.1 L/100 km
16.7 mpg US
20.0 mpg UK

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
AUDIS6 (4B/C5)4.2 V8
196 hp/t
146 kW/t
5.1 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
AUDIS6 (4B/C5)4.2 V8
582 km
361 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
AUDIS6 (4B/C5)4.2 V8
340 hp
254 kW
5.7 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
AUDIS6 (4B/C5)4.2 V8
Power
340 hp
254 kW
0-100 km/h5.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
434 L
15.3 cu ft
Length
4,833 mm
190.3 in
Height
1,443 mm
56.8 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
AUDIS6 (4B/C5)4.2 V8
Power
340 hp
254 kW
0-100 km/h5.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
14.1 L/100 km
16.7 mpg US
20.0 mpg UK

AUDI S8 (D2) 4.2 V8 32V 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
AUDIS6 (4B/C5)4.2 V8
14.1 L/100 km
16.7 mpg US
20.0 mpg UK
5.7 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
AUDIS6 (4B/C5)4.2 V8
196 hp/t
146 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
14.1 L/100 km
16.7 mpg US
20.0 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIS8 (D2)4.2 V8 32VAUDIS6 (4B/C5)4.2 V8
Power
340 hp
254 kW
340 hp
254 kW
Torque
410 Nm
302 lb-ft
420 Nm
310 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.5 s
5.7 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
1,735 kg
3,825 lb
Fuel consumption
14.3 L/100 km
16.4 mpg US
19.8 mpg UK
14.1 L/100 km
16.7 mpg US
20.0 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
434 L
15.3 cu ft
Length
4,833 mm
190.3 in
Height
1,443 mm
56.8 in
Range score
629 km
391 mi
582 km
361 mi
CO2 score
-
338 g/km
Trunk score
525 L
18.5 cu ft
434 L
15.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
198 hp/t
147 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
196 hp/t
146 kW/t
5.1 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 S6 (4B/C5) 4.2 V8
Consumption14.3 L/100 km16.4 mpg US19.8 mpg UK14.1 L/100 km16.7 mpg US20 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km25.03 LC100 km24.68 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi40.27 LC100 mi39.71 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,145 L567 US gal472 UK gal2,115 L559 US gal465 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,754 LC/year3,701 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI S8 (D2) 4.2 V8 32V

  • Is 15 kg lighter
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 2 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 48 km (30 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 91 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption

AUDI S6 (4B/C5) 4.2 V8

  • Has 10 Nm more
  • Uses 0.2 L/100 km less fuel

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption

Cons

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

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