2008 Audi S8 vs. 2011 Infiniti M
To start off, 2011 Infiniti M is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Audi S8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Audi S8 would be higher. At 5,204 cc (10 cylinders), 2008 Audi S8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Audi S8 (450 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 2011 Infiniti M. (330 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Audi S8 should accelerate faster than 2011 Infiniti M. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Infiniti M weights approximately 667 kg more than 2008 Audi S8.
Both vehicles are all wheel drive (AWD) - 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, 2008 Audi S8 (540 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 174 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Infiniti M. (366 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2008 Audi S8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Infiniti M.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Audi S8 | 2011 Infiniti M | |
Make | Audi | Infiniti |
Model | S8 | M |
Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5204 cc | 3700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 450 HP | 330 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 540 Nm | 366 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | AWD | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1176 kg | 1843 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5070 mm | 4945 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1844 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1514 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2901 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 18.1 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 76 L |