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2024 Audi S8 review
This German powerhouse luxury limousine is unbelievably quick and stratospherically opulent – but boy, it's expensive.
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Matt Campbell
Audi S8 vs Audi A8 Comparison
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Based on the Audi S8 4.0 TFSI QUATTRO MHEV
Based on the Audi A8 50 TDI QUATTRO MHEV
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Long distance driving
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
82L
836 to 861 km
72L
425 to 432 km
Warranty
3 year - 5 year
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3 year
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MSRP
$259,877 - $287,600
$193,872 - $221,375
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CarExpert's Take
Matt Campbell
Senior Contributor
Matt Campbell drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Storming twin-turbo V8 engine
- Sublime ride comfort, composure
- Limousine appointments
Misses
- Too fast and too good for Aussie roads
- Huge price tag
- Not as high-tech inside as some rivals
Matt Campbell
Senior Contributor
Matt Campbell drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Delightfully smooth to drive
- Not overwhelmed by screens
- Elegant and classy inside
Misses
- Not as high-tech as rivals inside
- Not the most forward-thinking powertrain
- Arguably less status than BMW, Mercedes
Standard Features
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | ||
| Wireless phone charger | ||
| Powered tailgate | ||
| Rear air vents | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Climate control | ||
| Reversing sensors | ||
| Reversing camera | ||
| Autonomous emergency braking | ||
Optional Features
- Sensory Package (+$19,000)
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Colours Available
There are nine exterior colours and three interior colour schemes available.
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TWIN TURBO DIR F/INJ | TURBO CDI | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 3996 | 2967 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 4.0L | 3.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| TWIN TURBO V8 | DIESEL TURBO V6 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 32 | 24 | |
| Power | ||
| 420kW | 210kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 6000 | 3750 | |
| Torque | ||
| 800Nm | 600Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 2000 - 2050 | 1250 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 10 | 11.2 | |
