2007 Audi A8 3.2 FSi Quattro vs. 2007 Audi A8 S8
To start off, both 2007 Audi A8 3.2 FSi Quattro and 2007 Audi A8 S8 were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,202 cc (10 cylinders), 2007 Audi A8 S8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Audi A8 S8 (444 HP) has 188 more horse power than 2007 Audi A8 3.2 FSi Quattro. (256 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Audi A8 S8 should accelerate faster than 2007 Audi A8 3.2 FSi Quattro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Audi A8 S8 weights approximately 330 kg more than 2007 Audi A8 3.2 FSi Quattro. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2007 Audi A8 S8 (540 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 210 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Audi A8 3.2 FSi Quattro. (330 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2007 Audi A8 S8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Audi A8 3.2 FSi Quattro.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Audi A8 3.2 FSi Quattro | 2007 Audi A8 S8 | |
| Make | Audi | Audi |
| Model | A8 | A8 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3122 cc | 5202 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 256 HP | 444 HP |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 540 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 84.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.8 mm | 92.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 13.0:1 | 12.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.7 seconds | 5.1 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 1940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 5070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2950 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11 L/100km | 13.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 90 L |
