2007 Audi S8 vs. 2007 Audi A4
To start off, both 2007 Audi S8 and 2007 Audi A4 were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,204 cc (10 cylinders), 2007 Audi S8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Audi S8 (450 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 253 more horse power than 2007 Audi A4. (197 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Audi S8 should accelerate faster than 2007 Audi A4.
Because 2007 Audi S8 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Audi A4. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Audi S8 will offer significantly more control. 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 S8 (541 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 261 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Audi A4. (280 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2007 Audi S8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Audi A4.
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2007 Audi S8 | 2007 Audi A4 | |
Make | Audi | Audi |
Model | S8 | A4 |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5204 cc | 1984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 450 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 541 Nm | 280 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | AWD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5070 mm | 4590 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 70 L |