2007 Audi A8 L vs. 2007 Audi A8 S8
To start off, both 2007 Audi A8 L 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 @ 7000 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 2007 Audi A8 L. (350 HP @ 6800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Audi A8 S8 should accelerate faster than 2007 Audi A8 L.
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 99 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Audi A8 L. (441 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Audi A8 S8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Audi A8 L.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Audi A8 L | 2007 Audi A8 S8 | |
| Make | Audi | Audi |
| Model | A8 | A8 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4163 cc | 5202 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 444 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 441 Nm | 540 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 84.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 92.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5200 mm | 5070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2950 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 13.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 90 L |
