AUDI S8 (D4)
Car comparison
AUDI S8 (D4) 4.0 TFSI V8 · Stage 2vsAUDI S8 (D4) 4.0 TFSI V8 · Stage 3vsAUDI S8 (D4) 4.0 TFSI V8 · Stage 1vsAUDI S8 (D4) 4.0 TFSI V8
Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.
New comparisonAUDI S8 (D4)
4.0 TFSI V8 (Stage 3)
AUDI S8 (D4)
4.0 TFSI V8 (Stage 1)
AUDI S8 (D4)
4.0 TFSI V8
Comparison overview
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Best choices
AUDI S8 (D4) 4.0 TFSI V8 (Stage 2) 676 hp
- Fastest top speed295 km/h183 mph Unrestricted280 km/h174 mph Restricted
- Lightest1,975 kg4,354 lb
- Lowest combined fuel consumption10.1 L/100 km23.3 mpg US28.0 mpg UK
- Lowest city consumption14.4 L/100 km16.3 mpg US19.6 mpg UK
- Lowest highway consumption7.6 L/100 km30.9 mpg US37.2 mpg UK
- Lowest CO2 emissions235 g/km
- Best estimated range891 km554 mi
- Largest trunk520 L
- Best overall score86/100
- Best performance score90/100
- Best economy score80/100
- Best practicality score77/100
AUDI S8 (D4) 4.0 TFSI V8 (Stage 3) 780 hp
- Quickest 0-100 km/h3.3 s
- Most powerful780 hp582 kW
- Highest torque1,008 Nm743 lb-ft
- Best power-to-weight395 hp/t295 kW/t2.5 kg/hp
Specification comparison
| Model | AUDIS8 (D4)4.0 TFSI V8 (Stage 2)676 hp | AUDIS8 (D4)4.0 TFSI V8 (Stage 3)780 hp | AUDIS8 (D4)4.0 TFSI V8 (Stage 1)614 hp | AUDIS8 (D4)4.0 TFSI V8520 hp |
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| Power | 676hp504kW+156 hp | 780hp582kW+260 hp | 614hp458kW+94 hp | 520hp388kW |
| Torque | 878Nm647lb-ft+228 Nm | 1,008Nm743lb-ft+358 Nm | 793Nm585lb-ft+143 Nm | 650Nm479lb-ft |
| Curb weight | 1,975kg4,354lb | 1,975kg4,354lb | 1,975kg4,354lb | 1,975kg4,354lb |
| Gross weight | 2,575kg5,677lb | 2,575kg5,677lb | 2,575kg5,677lb | 2,575kg5,677lb |
| Top speed | Unrestricted 295 km/h183 mph Restricted 280 km/h174 mph Calculated | 292 km/h 181 mph | 273 km/h 170 mph | Unrestricted 265 km/h165 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph Calculated |
| To 99% top speed | 34.3s99% target: 292 km/h / 181 mph-5.1 s Calculated | 30.5s99% target: 289 km/h / 180 mph-8.9 s Calculated | 34.6s99% target: 270 km/h / 168 mph-4.8 s Calculated | 39.4s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph Calculated |
| 0-100 km/h | 3.6s-0.6 s | 3.3s-0.9 s | 3.8s-0.4 s | 4.2s |
| 0-200 km/h | 9.2s-3.1 s Calculated | 8.4s-3.9 s Calculated | 10.5s-1.8 s Calculated | 12.3s Calculated |
| 0-60 mph | 3.4s-0.6 s Calculated | 3.1s-0.9 s Calculated | 3.6s-0.4 s Calculated | 4.0s Calculated |
| Fuel consumption | 10.1L/100 km23.3mpg US28.0mpg UK | 10.1L/100 km23.3mpg US28.0mpg UK | 10.1L/100 km23.3mpg US28.0mpg UK | 10.1L/100 km23.3mpg US28.0mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption city | 14.4L/100 km16.3mpg US19.6mpg UK | 14.4L/100 km16.3mpg US19.6mpg UK | 14.4L/100 km16.3mpg US19.6mpg UK | 14.4L/100 km16.3mpg US19.6mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption highway | 7.6L/100 km30.9mpg US37.2mpg UK | 7.6L/100 km30.9mpg US37.2mpg UK | 7.6L/100 km30.9mpg US37.2mpg UK | 7.6L/100 km30.9mpg US37.2mpg UK |
| Quarter mile | 11.0s-1.0 s Calculated | 10.6s-1.4 s Calculated | 11.5s-0.6 s Calculated | 12.0s Calculated |
| Power-to-weight | 342hp/t255kW/t155hp/1000 lb Calculated | 395hp/t295kW/t179hp/1000 lb Calculated | 311hp/t232kW/t141hp/1000 lb Calculated | 263hp/t196kW/t119hp/1000 lb Calculated |
| Torque-to-weight | 444Nm/t297lb-ft/ton Calculated | 510Nm/t341lb-ft/ton Calculated | 402Nm/t269lb-ft/ton Calculated | 329Nm/t220lb-ft/ton Calculated |
| Estimated range | 891km554mi Calculated | 891km554mi Calculated | 891km554mi Calculated | 891km554mi Calculated |
| Displacement | 3,993cc244cu in | 3,993cc244cu in | 3,993cc244cu in | 3,993cc244cu in |
| Length | 5,146mm203in | 5,146mm203in | 5,146mm203in | 5,146mm203in |
| Width | 1,949mm77in | 1,949mm77in | 1,949mm77in | 1,949mm77in |
| Height | 1,458mm57in | 1,458mm57in | 1,458mm57in | 1,458mm57in |
| Wheelbase | 2,994mm118in | 2,994mm118in | 2,994mm118in | 2,994mm118in |
| Front track | 1,632mm64in | 1,632mm64in | 1,632mm64in | 1,632mm64in |
| Rear track | 1,623mm64in | 1,623mm64in | 1,623mm64in | 1,623mm64in |
| Trunk volume | 520L | 520L | 520L | 520L |
| Doors | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel tank | 90L | 90L | 90L | 90L |
| CO2 emissions | 235g/km | 235g/km | 235g/km | 235g/km |
Performance charts
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Dyno simulation
Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.
- AUDI S8 (D4) 4.0 TFSI V8 (Stage 2) 676 hp: Power / Torque
- AUDI S8 (D4) 4.0 TFSI V8 (Stage 3) 780 hp: Power / Torque
- AUDI S8 (D4) 4.0 TFSI V8 (Stage 1) 614 hp: Power / Torque
- AUDI S8 (D4) 4.0 TFSI V8 520 hp: Power / Torque
| Vehicle | Peak power RPM | Peak torque RPM | Max engine speed |
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| AUDIS8 (D4)4.0 TFSI V8 (Stage 2)676 hp | 6,000 rpm | 1,700-5,500 rpm | 6,250 rpm |
| AUDIS8 (D4)4.0 TFSI V8 (Stage 3)780 hp | 6,000 rpm | 1,700-5,500 rpm | 6,250 rpm |
| AUDIS8 (D4)4.0 TFSI V8 (Stage 1)614 hp | 6,000 rpm | 1,700-5,500 rpm | 6,250 rpm |
| AUDIS8 (D4)4.0 TFSI V8520 hp | 6,000 rpm | 1,700-5,500 rpm | 6,250 rpm |
Acceleration curve
Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.
| Metric | AUDIS8 (D4)4.0 TFSI V8 (Stage 2)676 hp | AUDIS8 (D4)4.0 TFSI V8 (Stage 3)780 hp | AUDIS8 (D4)4.0 TFSI V8 (Stage 1)614 hp | AUDIS8 (D4)4.0 TFSI V8520 hp |
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| Acceleration checkpoints | ||||
0-60 mph 0-97 km/h | 3.4 s | 3.1 s | 3.6 s | 4.0 s |
0-100 km/h 0-62 mph | 3.6 s | 3.3 s | 3.8 s | 4.2 s |
0-200 km/h 0-124 mph | 9.2 s | 8.4 s | 10.5 s | 12.3 s |
| Top speed | Unrestricted 295 km/h183 mph Restricted 280 km/h174 mph Likely limited | 292 km/h 181 mph | 273 km/h 170 mph | Unrestricted 265 km/h165 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph Likely limited |
| Drag race simulation | ||||
60 ft 18 m | 2.1 s | 2.0 s | 2.1 s | 2.2 s |
330 ft 101 m | 5.1 s | 4.9 s | 5.2 s | 5.4 s |
1/8 mile 201 m | 7.4 s | 7.1 s | 7.6 s | 8.0 s |
1000 ft 305 m | 9.4 s | 9.0 s | 9.7 s | 10.2 s |
1/4 mile 402 m | 11.0 s | 10.6 s | 11.5 s | 12.0 s |
Trap speed 1/4 mile 402 m | 221 km/h 137 mph | 226 km/h 141 mph | 209 km/h 130 mph | 198 km/h 123 mph |
Power comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| AUDIS8 (D4)4.0 TFSI V8 (Stage 2)676 hp | 676 hp 504 kW |
| AUDIS8 (D4)4.0 TFSI V8 (Stage 3)780 hp | 780 hp 582 kW |
| AUDIS8 (D4)4.0 TFSI V8 (Stage 1)614 hp | 614 hp 458 kW |
| AUDIS8 (D4)4.0 TFSI V8520 hp | 520 hp 388 kW |
AUDI S8 (D4) 4.0 TFSI V8 (Stage 3) 780 hp has 260 hp more than AUDI S8 (D4) 4.0 TFSI V8 520 hp.
The biggest power difference is between AUDI S8 (D4) 4.0 TFSI V8 520 hp and AUDI S8 (D4) 4.0 TFSI V8 (Stage 3) 780 hp: 260 hp (194 kW).
Torque comparison
Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| AUDIS8 (D4)4.0 TFSI V8 (Stage 2)676 hp | 878 Nm 647 lb-ft |
| AUDIS8 (D4)4.0 TFSI V8 (Stage 3)780 hp | 1,008 Nm 743 lb-ft |
| AUDIS8 (D4)4.0 TFSI V8 (Stage 1)614 hp | 793 Nm 585 lb-ft |
| AUDIS8 (D4)4.0 TFSI V8520 hp | 650 Nm 479 lb-ft |
Curb weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| AUDIS8 (D4)4.0 TFSI V8 (Stage 2)676 hp | 1,975 kg 4,354 lb |
| AUDIS8 (D4)4.0 TFSI V8 (Stage 3)780 hp | 1,975 kg 4,354 lb |
| AUDIS8 (D4)4.0 TFSI V8 (Stage 1)614 hp | 1,975 kg 4,354 lb |
| AUDIS8 (D4)4.0 TFSI V8520 hp | 1,975 kg 4,354 lb |
Top speed without limiter comparison
Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| AUDIS8 (D4)4.0 TFSI V8 (Stage 2)676 hp | Unrestricted 295 km/h183 mph Restricted 280 km/h174 mph |
| AUDIS8 (D4)4.0 TFSI V8 (Stage 3)780 hp | 292 km/h 181 mph |
| AUDIS8 (D4)4.0 TFSI V8 (Stage 1)614 hp | 273 km/h 170 mph |
| AUDIS8 (D4)4.0 TFSI V8520 hp | 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
| Vehicle | Value |
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| AUDIS8 (D4)4.0 TFSI V8 (Stage 2)676 hp | 3.6 s |
| AUDIS8 (D4)4.0 TFSI V8 (Stage 3)780 hp | 3.3 s |
| AUDIS8 (D4)4.0 TFSI V8 (Stage 1)614 hp | 3.8 s |
| AUDIS8 (D4)4.0 TFSI V8520 hp | 4.2 s |
The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI S8 (D4) 4.0 TFSI V8 (Stage 3) 780 hp and AUDI S8 (D4) 4.0 TFSI V8 520 hp: 0.9 s.
The closest cars by acceleration are AUDI S8 (D4) 4.0 TFSI V8 (Stage 2) 676 hp and AUDI S8 (D4) 4.0 TFSI V8 (Stage 1) 614 hp, separated by only 0.2 s.
Fuel consumption comparison
Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK
| Vehicle | Value |
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| AUDIS8 (D4)4.0 TFSI V8 (Stage 2)676 hp | 10.1 L/100 km 23.3 mpg US 28.0 mpg UK |
| AUDIS8 (D4)4.0 TFSI V8 (Stage 3)780 hp | 10.1 L/100 km 23.3 mpg US 28.0 mpg UK |
| AUDIS8 (D4)4.0 TFSI V8 (Stage 1)614 hp | 10.1 L/100 km 23.3 mpg US 28.0 mpg UK |
| AUDIS8 (D4)4.0 TFSI V8520 hp | 10.1 L/100 km 23.3 mpg US 28.0 mpg UK |
Power-to-weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t
| Vehicle | Value |
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| AUDIS8 (D4)4.0 TFSI V8 (Stage 2)676 hp | 342 hp/t 255 kW/t 2.9 kg/hp |
| AUDIS8 (D4)4.0 TFSI V8 (Stage 3)780 hp | 395 hp/t 295 kW/t 2.5 kg/hp |
| AUDIS8 (D4)4.0 TFSI V8 (Stage 1)614 hp | 311 hp/t 232 kW/t 3.2 kg/hp |
| AUDIS8 (D4)4.0 TFSI V8520 hp | 263 hp/t 196 kW/t 3.8 kg/hp |
Estimated range comparison
Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi
| Vehicle | Value |
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| AUDIS8 (D4)4.0 TFSI V8 (Stage 2)676 hp | 891 km 554 mi |
| AUDIS8 (D4)4.0 TFSI V8 (Stage 3)780 hp | 891 km 554 mi |
| AUDIS8 (D4)4.0 TFSI V8 (Stage 1)614 hp | 891 km 554 mi |
| AUDIS8 (D4)4.0 TFSI V8520 hp | 891 km 554 mi |
Performance spider chart
Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.
| Vehicle | Power | Acceleration | Top speed |
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| AUDIS8 (D4)4.0 TFSI V8 (Stage 2)676 hp | 676 hp 504 kW | 3.6 s | Unrestricted 295 km/h183 mph Restricted 280 km/h174 mph |
| AUDIS8 (D4)4.0 TFSI V8 (Stage 3)780 hp | 780 hp 582 kW | 3.3 s | 292 km/h 181 mph |
| AUDIS8 (D4)4.0 TFSI V8 (Stage 1)614 hp | 614 hp 458 kW | 3.8 s | 273 km/h 170 mph |
| AUDIS8 (D4)4.0 TFSI V8520 hp | 520 hp 388 kW | 4.2 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.
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| AUDIS8 (D4)4.0 TFSI V8 (Stage 2)676 hp |
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| AUDIS8 (D4)4.0 TFSI V8 (Stage 3)780 hp |
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| AUDIS8 (D4)4.0 TFSI V8 (Stage 1)614 hp |
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Performance vs fuel economy
Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.
| Vehicle | Performance score | Fuel economy score | ||||||
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| AUDIS8 (D4)4.0 TFSI V8 (Stage 2)676 hp |
| 10.1 L/100 km 23.3 mpg US 28.0 mpg UK | ||||||
| AUDIS8 (D4)4.0 TFSI V8 (Stage 3)780 hp |
| 10.1 L/100 km 23.3 mpg US 28.0 mpg UK | ||||||
| AUDIS8 (D4)4.0 TFSI V8 (Stage 1)614 hp |
| 10.1 L/100 km 23.3 mpg US 28.0 mpg UK | ||||||
| AUDIS8 (D4)4.0 TFSI V8520 hp |
| 10.1 L/100 km 23.3 mpg US 28.0 mpg UK | ||||||
AUDI S8 (D4) 4.0 TFSI V8 (Stage 2) 676 hp 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.
| Vehicle | Fuel consumption, L/100 km | 0-100 km/h, s |
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| AUDIS8 (D4)4.0 TFSI V8 (Stage 2)676 hp | 10.1 L/100 km 23.3 mpg US 28.0 mpg UK | 3.6 s |
| AUDIS8 (D4)4.0 TFSI V8 (Stage 3)780 hp | 10.1 L/100 km 23.3 mpg US 28.0 mpg UK | 3.3 s |
| AUDIS8 (D4)4.0 TFSI V8 (Stage 1)614 hp | 10.1 L/100 km 23.3 mpg US 28.0 mpg UK | 3.8 s |
| AUDIS8 (D4)4.0 TFSI V8520 hp | 10.1 L/100 km 23.3 mpg US 28.0 mpg UK | 4.2 s |
Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption
The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.
| Vehicle | Power-to-weight, hp/t | Fuel consumption, L/100 km |
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| AUDIS8 (D4)4.0 TFSI V8 (Stage 2)676 hp | 342 hp/t 255 kW/t 2.9 kg/hp | 10.1 L/100 km 23.3 mpg US 28.0 mpg UK |
| AUDIS8 (D4)4.0 TFSI V8 (Stage 3)780 hp | 395 hp/t 295 kW/t 2.5 kg/hp | 10.1 L/100 km 23.3 mpg US 28.0 mpg UK |
| AUDIS8 (D4)4.0 TFSI V8 (Stage 1)614 hp | 311 hp/t 232 kW/t 3.2 kg/hp | 10.1 L/100 km 23.3 mpg US 28.0 mpg UK |
| AUDIS8 (D4)4.0 TFSI V8520 hp | 263 hp/t 196 kW/t 3.8 kg/hp | 10.1 L/100 km 23.3 mpg US 28.0 mpg UK |
Detailed score breakdown
| Vehicle | AUDIS8 (D4)4.0 TFSI V8 (Stage 2)676 hp | AUDIS8 (D4)4.0 TFSI V8 (Stage 3)780 hp | AUDIS8 (D4)4.0 TFSI V8 (Stage 1)614 hp | AUDIS8 (D4)4.0 TFSI V8520 hp | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Power | 676 hp 504 kW | 780 hp 582 kW | 614 hp 458 kW | 520 hp 388 kW | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Torque | 878 Nm 647 lb-ft | 1,008 Nm 743 lb-ft | 793 Nm 585 lb-ft | 650 Nm 479 lb-ft | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Acceleration | 3.6 s | 3.3 s | 3.8 s | 4.2 s | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Top speed | Unrestricted 295 km/h183 mph Restricted 280 km/h174 mph | 292 km/h 181 mph | 273 km/h 170 mph | Unrestricted 265 km/h165 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Lightness | 1,975 kg 4,354 lb | 1,975 kg 4,354 lb | 1,975 kg 4,354 lb | 1,975 kg 4,354 lb | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Fuel consumption | 10.1 L/100 km 23.3 mpg US 28.0 mpg UK | 10.1 L/100 km 23.3 mpg US 28.0 mpg UK | 10.1 L/100 km 23.3 mpg US 28.0 mpg UK | 10.1 L/100 km 23.3 mpg US 28.0 mpg UK | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Range score | 891 km 554 mi | 891 km 554 mi | 891 km 554 mi | 891 km 554 mi | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| CO2 score | 235 g/km | 235 g/km | 235 g/km | 235 g/km | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Trunk score | 520 L 18.4 cu ft | 520 L 18.4 cu ft | 520 L 18.4 cu ft | 520 L 18.4 cu ft | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Power-to-weight score | 342 hp/t 255 kW/t 2.9 kg/hp | 395 hp/t 295 kW/t 2.5 kg/hp | 311 hp/t 232 kW/t 3.2 kg/hp | 263 hp/t 196 kW/t 3.8 kg/hp | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Overall | Fixed score | Fixed score | Fixed score | Fixed score |
Fuel cost and annual usage
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| Vehicle | AUDI S8 (D4) 4.0 TFSI V8 (Stage 2) 676 hp | AUDI S8 (D4) 4.0 TFSI V8 (Stage 3) 780 hp | AUDI S8 (D4) 4.0 TFSI V8 (Stage 1) 614 hp | AUDI S8 (D4) 4.0 TFSI V8 520 hp |
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| Consumption | 10.1 L/100 km23.3 mpg US28 mpg UK | 10.1 L/100 km23.3 mpg US28 mpg UK | 10.1 L/100 km23.3 mpg US28 mpg UK | 10.1 L/100 km23.3 mpg US28 mpg UK |
| Cost / 100 km | 17.68 LC100 km | 17.68 LC100 km | 17.68 LC100 km | 17.68 LC100 km |
| Cost / 100 mi | 28.45 LC100 mi | 28.45 LC100 mi | 28.45 LC100 mi | 28.45 LC100 mi |
| Annual fuel used | 1,515 L400 US gal333 UK gal | 1,515 L400 US gal333 UK gal | 1,515 L400 US gal333 UK gal | 1,515 L400 US gal333 UK gal |
| Annual fuel cost | 2,651 LC/year | 2,651 LC/year | 2,651 LC/year | 2,651 LC/year |
Head-to-head comparisons
AUDI S8 (D4) 4.0 TFSI V8 (Stage 2) 676 hp
- Has 3 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
Pros
- Highest top speed
- Lightest
- Lowest combined fuel consumption
- Best estimated range
- Largest trunk
Cons
- Highest CO2 emissions
AUDI S8 (D4) 4.0 TFSI V8 (Stage 3) 780 hp
- Has 104 hp more
- Has 130 Nm more
- Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
- Has 53 hp/t better power-to-weight
Pros
- Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
- Most powerful
- Highest torque
- Best power-to-weight ratio
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