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1 Year Ago
About the Audi A8
The new Audi A8 is a Luxury offered in a 4D Sedan body style. Available in Australia from $192,000 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Base variant and topping out at $253,511 for the Base.
There are 2 variants of the A8 available in Australia.
Engine options include 4.1L turbo diesel common rail (283kW/850Nm), 3.0L turbo petrol direct injection (250kW/500Nm) and 3.0L turbo diesel common rail (193kW/580Nm). All variants feature 8-speed automatic transmission. All variants feature four-wheel drive.
The new 2018 A8 is offered with a 3 year, unlimited km warranty.
Comparative Rating
Quickly see how this car stacks up against its competition. Select any benchmark to see more details.
Power to Weight
98.72 - 133.81 kW/t
98.72 kW/t
225.6 kW/t
Boot Space
490 - 505 litres
405 litres
548 litres
Fuel Efficiency
5.8 - 8.2 L/100km
2.2 L/100km
13.9 L/100km
Vehicle Range
1,000 - 1,552 km
609 km
1,592 km
Price
$192,000 - $253,511
$138,990
$1,100,000
Warranty (Years)
3 years
3 years
4 years
Warranty (Distance)
Unlimited
100,000 km
Unlimited
Service Interval
12 months
12 months
24 months
Towing & Off-Road Capability
Gross Vehicle Weight
2,570 - 2,705 kg
2,300 kg
3,170 kg
Braked Towing Capacity
2,200 - 2,300 kg
2,100 kg
2,300 kg
Ground Clearance Unladen
124 mm
124 mm
147 mm
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2018 Audi A8 Price
Plus
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 3.0L, 8-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Diesel, 4x4 | $203,000 |
| 3.0L, 8-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, 4x4 | $206,000 |
Base
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 4.1L, 8-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Diesel, 4x4 | $253,511 |
| 4.1L, 8-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Diesel, 4x4 | $253,140 |
| 3.0L, 8-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, 4x4 | $195,000 |
| 3.0L, 8-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Diesel, 4x4 | $200,800 |
| 3.0L, 8-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Diesel, 4x4 | $192,000 |
*excl. on-roads
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2018 Audi A8 Dimensions
1460mm
1949mm
5135mm
The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
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2018 Audi A8 Fuel Economy
There are 4 different fuel economy figures for the Audi A8
The most fuel efficient Audi A8 is the Base with a 8-speed Automatic which is powered by a 3.0L Turbo Diesel Common Rail and uses 5.8L of Diesel per 100km on the combined cycle.
The Audi A8 that uses the most amount of fuel is the Plus with a 8-speed Automatic which is powered by a 3.0L Turbo Petrol Direct Injection and uses 8.2L of Premium Unleaded per 100km on the combined rural and urban test cycle.
Below is a table of all the Audi A8 variants and their fuel economy figures. Click below the table to see an expansion and additional details, including specific usage for city and highway driving.
| Audi A8 | Fuel Type | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| 3.0L, 8-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Diesel, 4x4 | Diesel | 5.9 L/100km |
| 3.0L, 8-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, 4x4 | Premium Unleaded | 8.2 L/100km |
Cost of ownership
What are the running and servicing costs of a Audi A8?
The Audi A8 has a recommended service interval of 12 months or 15,000 km, whichever comes first.
2018 Audi A8 Warranty
What is the warranty on a Audi A8?
The Audi A8 offers a 3 year unlimited km warranty. This is separate to the warranty on offer under Australian Consumer Law which can be greater for certain parts based on what is deemed as a reasonable period of time.
Audi A8 FAQs
The cheapest Audi A8 is the Base that starts from $192,000.
The most expensive Audi A8 is the Base that starts from $253,511.
The best towing capacity of a Audi A8 is 2300 kg offered by the following variants: Base and Plus.
The largest Audi A8 is the Base which measures 1945mm wide, 5172mm in length and sits 1473mm tall.
The most powerful Audi A8 is the Base which has 283kW of power from its 4.1L Turbo Diesel Common Rail engine.
The Audi A8 is built in Germany and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest Audi A8 is the Base which weighs 2705 kg (kerb weight).
The Audi A8 may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes Diesel or Premium Unleaded.