Car comparison

AUDI S8 (D2) 4.2 V8 32VvsAUDI V8 (D11) 4.2

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 V8 (D11)

4.2

280 hp4172 ccGasolineAWDManualNaturally aspiratedSedan1991-1993

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 overall score
    71/100
  • Best performance score
    68/100
  • Best economy score
    69/100

AUDI V8 (D11) 4.2

  • Lightest
    1,710 kg
    3,770 lb
  • Largest trunk
    570 L
  • Best practicality score
    78/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIS8 (D2)4.2 V8 32VAUDIV8 (D11)4.2
Power
340hp254kW
280hp209kW
Torque
410Nm302lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,720kg3,792lb
1,710kg3,770lb
Gross weight
2,320kg5,115lb
2,310kg5,093lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
249 km/h
155 mph
To 99% top speed
55.2s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
69.8s99% target: 247 km/h / 153 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.5s
6.8s
0-200 km/h
16.6s
Calculated
23.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.3s
Calculated
6.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
14.3L/100 km16.4mpg US19.8mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption city
20.8L/100 km11.3mpg US13.6mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
10.5L/100 km22.4mpg US26.9mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
13.4s
Calculated
14.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
198hp/t147kW/t90hp/1000 lb
Calculated
164hp/t122kW/t74hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
238Nm/t159lb-ft/ton
Calculated
234Nm/t157lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
629km391mi
Calculated
-
Displacement
4,172cc255cu in
4,172cc255cu in
Length
5,034mm198in
4,874mm192in
Width
1,880mm74in
1,814mm71in
Height
1,420mm56in
1,420mm56in
Wheelbase
2,882mm113in
2,702mm106in
Front track
1,587mm62in
1,514mm60in
Rear track
1,579mm62in
1,531mm60in
Trunk volume
525L
570L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
90L
80L

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 V8 (D11) 4.2PowerTorque
  • AUDI S8 (D2) 4.2 V8 32V: Power / Torque
  • AUDI V8 (D11) 4.2: 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
AUDIV8 (D11)4.25,800 rpm4,000 rpm6,050 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIS8 (D2)4.2 V8 32VAUDIV8 (D11)4.2
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.3 s
6.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.5 s
6.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
16.6 s
23.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
249 km/h
155 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.1 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.0 s
9.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.4 s
12.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.4 s
14.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
181 km/h
112 mph
163 km/h
101 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
AUDIV8 (D11)4.2
280 hp
209 kW

AUDI S8 (D2) 4.2 V8 32V has 60 hp more than AUDI V8 (D11) 4.2.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI V8 (D11) 4.2 and AUDI S8 (D2) 4.2 V8 32V: 60 hp (45 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
AUDIV8 (D11)4.2
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
AUDIV8 (D11)4.2
1,710 kg
3,770 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
AUDIV8 (D11)4.2
249 km/h
155 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
AUDIV8 (D11)4.26.8 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI S8 (D2) 4.2 V8 32V and AUDI V8 (D11) 4.2: 1.3 s.

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
AUDIV8 (D11)4.2
164 hp/t
122 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp

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
AUDIV8 (D11)4.2
280 hp
209 kW
6.8 s
249 km/h
155 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
AUDIV8 (D11)4.2
Power
280 hp
209 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
249 km/h
155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
570 L
20.1 cu ft
Length
4,874 mm
191.9 in
Height
1,420 mm
55.9 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIS8 (D2)4.2 V8 32VAUDIV8 (D11)4.2
Power
340 hp
254 kW
280 hp
209 kW
Torque
410 Nm
302 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.5 s
6.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
249 km/h
155 mph
Lightness
1,720 kg
3,792 lb
1,710 kg
3,770 lb
Fuel consumption
14.3 L/100 km
16.4 mpg US
19.8 mpg UK
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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
570 L
20.1 cu ft
Length
4,874 mm
191.9 in
Height
1,420 mm
55.9 in
Range score
629 km
391 mi
-
Trunk score
525 L
18.5 cu ft
570 L
20.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
198 hp/t
147 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
164 hp/t
122 kW/t
6.1 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.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleAUDI S8 (D2) 4.2 V8 32V
Consumption14.3 L/100 km16.4 mpg US19.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km25.03 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi40.27 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,145 L567 US gal472 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,754 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI S8 (D2) 4.2 V8 32V

  • Has 60 hp more
  • Has 10 Nm more
  • Is 1.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 16 km/h (10 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 34 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

AUDI V8 (D11) 4.2

  • Is 10 kg lighter
  • Has 45 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

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