Comparisons / Comparison of Audi A8 (D3, 4E, facelift 2005) 3.7 V8 quattro Tiptronic and Renault Vel Satis 3.5 V6 (V4Y) Automatic

Comparison of Audi A8 (D3, 4E, facelift 2005) 3.7 V8 quattro Tiptronic and Renault Vel Satis 3.5 V6 (V4Y) Automatic [S]ave

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Audi A8 (D3, 4E, facelift 2005) 3.7 V8 quattro Tiptronic ×
Renault Vel Satis 3.5 V6 (V4Y) Automatic ×
General
MakeAudiRenault
ModelA8Vel Satis
GenerationA8 (D3, 4E, facelift 2005)Vel Satis
Modification3.7 V8 quattro Tiptronic3.5 V6 (V4Y) Automatic
Websitehttps://www.audi.com/https://group.renault.com
Number of doors45
Number of seats55
Body typeSedanHatchback
Transmissionautomatic tiptronic automatic
Number of gears65
Production from (year)20052005
Production to (year)20072009
Performance
Top speed (km/h)250235
Acceleration 0-100 km/h (s)7.38.3
City consumption (l/100km)-16.8
Extra-urban consumption (l/100km)-8.5
Combined consumption (l/100km)1311.5
Emission standardEURO IV-
Drive
DriveAll wheel drive (4x4)Front wheel drive
Position of engineFront,ongitudinalFront, transversely
FuelPetrol (Gasoline)Petrol (Gasoline)
Max. power (hp)280241
Max. torque (Nm)360330
Fuel Engine
Number of cylinders86
Cylinders arrangementV engineV engine
Valves per cylinder54
Engine displacement (cm³)3,6973,498
Compression ratio1110.3
Max. power @ rpm (rpm)6,0006,000
Max. torque @ rpm (rpm)3,7503,600
Cylinder bore (mm)84.595.5
Piston stroke (mm)82.481.4
Fuel systemMulti-point injectionMulti-point injection
Valve control-Dohc
Fuel tank (l)9080
Chassis
ABS++
Front wheel suspensionMulti-link suspensionIndependent type McPherson
Rear wheel suspensionIndependent on trapezoidaleverMulti-link independent
Steering typeSteering rackSteering rack
Power steeringHydraulic SteeringHydraulic Steering
Front brakesVentilated discsVentilated discs, 324
Rear brakesDiscDisc, 300
Tires size
  • 225/60 R16
  • 225/55 R17
  • 245/45 R18
Turning radius (m)12.112
Dimensions
Length (mm)5,0624,860
Width (mm)1,8941,860
Height (mm)1,4441,575
Wheelbase (mm)2,9442,840
Kerb weight (kg)1,7701,720
Gross weight (kg)2,3702,270
Minimum boot space (l)500460
Front track (mm)1,6291,575
Rear track (mm)1,6151,550
Drag coefficient (Cd)0.27-



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