2007 Audi S8 vs. 2008 Audi A6
To start off, 2008 Audi A6 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Audi S8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Audi S8 would be higher. At 5,204 cc (10 cylinders), 2007 Audi S8 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Audi S8 weights approximately 405 kg more than 2008 Audi A6.
Because 2007 Audi S8 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Audi A6. 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 (540 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 240 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Audi A6. (300 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2007 Audi S8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Audi A6.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Audi S8 | 2008 Audi A6 | |
Make | Audi | Audi |
Model | S8 | A6 |
Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5204 cc | 2976 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
Horse Power | 444 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 540 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 12.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 236 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.1 seconds | 7.7 seconds |
Drive Type | AWD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1940 kg | 1535 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5070 mm | 4880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2770 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.6 L/100km | 9.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 70 L |