Comparisons / Comparison of Audi A8 (D3, 4E, facelift 2005) 4.2 BiTDI V8 quattro DPF Tiptronic and Audi A8 (D3, 4E) 4.0 TDI V8 32V quattro Tiptronic

Comparison of Audi A8 (D3, 4E, facelift 2005) 4.2 BiTDI V8 quattro DPF Tiptronic and Audi A8 (D3, 4E) 4.0 TDI V8 32V quattro Tiptronic [S]ave

Attribute
Audi A8 (D3, 4E) 4.0 TDI V8 32V quattro Tiptronic ×
Audi A8 (D3, 4E, facelift 2005) 4.2 BiTDI V8 quattro DPF Tiptronic ×
General
MakeAudiAudi
ModelA8A8
GenerationA8 (D3, 4E)A8 (D3, 4E, facelift 2005)
Modification4.0 TDI V8 32V quattro Tiptronic4.2 BiTDI V8 quattro DPF Tiptronic
Websitehttps://www.audi.com/https://www.audi.com/
Number of doors44
Number of seats55
Body typeSedanSedan
Transmissionautomatic tiptronic automatic tiptronic
Number of gears66
Production from (year)20032005
Production to (year)20052007
Performance
Top speed (km/h)250250
Acceleration 0-100 km/h (s)6.75.9
City consumption (l/100km)13.413.3
Extra-urban consumption (l/100km)7.57.2
Combined consumption (l/100km)9.69.4
CO2 emissions (g/km)259253
Emission standardEURO IIIEURO IV
Drive
DriveAll wheel drive (4x4)All wheel drive (4x4)
Position of engineFront,ongitudinalFront,ongitudinal
FuelDieselDiesel
Max. power (hp)275326
Max. torque (Nm)650650
Fuel Engine
Number of cylinders88
Cylinders arrangementV engineV engine
Valves per cylinder44
Engine displacement (cm³)3,9364,134
Compression ratio17.516.5
Max. power @ rpm (rpm)3,7503,750
Max. torque @ rpm (rpm)1,8001,600
Cylinder bore (mm)8183
Piston stroke (mm)95.595.5
Fuel systemDiesel CommonrailDiesel Commonrail
Valve controlDohcDohc
TurbineTurbocharger / IntercoolerBiTurbo
Fuel tank (l)9090
Engine oil capacity (l)12.511.5
Coolant capacity (l)15.914.9
Chassis
ABS++
Front wheel suspensionMulti-link suspensionMulti-link suspension
Rear wheel suspensionIndependent on trapezoidaleverIndependent on trapezoidalever
Steering typeSteering rackSteering rack
Power steeringHydraulic SteeringHydraulic Steering
Front brakesVentilated discsVentilated discs
Rear brakesVentilated discsVentilated discs
Tires size
  • 235/55 R17
  • 235/55 R17
Turning radius (m)12.112.1
Dimensions
Length (mm)5,0515,062
Width (mm)1,8941,894
Height (mm)1,4441,444
Wheelbase (mm)2,9442,944
Kerb weight (kg)1,9401,945
Gross weight (kg)2,5402,545
Minimum boot space (l)500500
Max. roof load (kg)100100
Front track (mm)1,6291,629
Rear track (mm)1,6151,615
Drag coefficient (Cd)0.270.27



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