2014 Audi A8 And S8 Review: 3.0 TDI, 4.2 TDI And S8 4.0 TFSI
AUDI A8 AND S8 REVIEW
What’s hot: Quality you can touch, see and feel… and riotously quick.
What’s not: Priced beyond all but a privileged few.
X-FACTOR: More than just an executive express, these biggest Audis have a Swiss watchmaker’s precision and craftsmanship.
Vehicle style: Large premium sedan
Price: A8 3.0 TDI $195,000; A8 4.2 TDI $249,900; S8 4.0 V8 TFSI $279,000
Engine/transmission: 3.0 litre diesel 190kW/580Nm; 4.2 litre V8 diesel 283kW/850Nm; 4.0 V8 petrol 382kW/650Nm; 8spd quattro tiptronic.
Fuel consumption:
listed: 3.0TDI 5.9 l/100km | tested: 8.4 l/100km
listed: 4.2TDI 7.4 l/100km | tested: 8.2 l/100km
listed: 4.0TFSI 9.6 l/100km | tested: 11.4 l/100km
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