AUDI A8

The Audi A8 offers a combination of luxury and

performance that few cars can match, while a new

turbo-diesel model provides truly impressive fuel

economy for its class.

The Audi A8 comes standard with a supercharged V6

engine that reviewers say is powerful and refined.

A more powerful twin-turbocharged V8 engine and a

W12 engine is available in higher trims, and the high-

performance Audi S8 offers even more power.

A new turbo-diesel V6 engine comes in the long-

wheelbase A8L TDI, and test drivers are particularly

impressed with the power and fuel economy that the

diesel-powered A8L provides.

An eight-speed automatic transmission comes with

all A8 models, and critics agree that it shifts quickly

and smoothly.

Fuel Consumption

The base A8 gets estimated 13.84/8.4

litres/100 kmh for city and highway, which is

very good for the class.

The A8L TDI earns outstanding fuel

economy for a super luxury car, at 9.8/6.5

litres per 100 kmh.

An adaptive air suspension comes standard

in the A8, which gives the A8 surprisingly

soft handling, as well as a ride that’s

comfortable and composed.

Some reviewers also note that the A8’s

driving dynamics are further bolstered by

precise steering and the excellent traction

provided by the standard all-wheel drive

system.

Interior

The A8’s cabin is one of the nicest in the class. Reports say that the exceptional build

quality and first-rate materials make the interior almost as nice as the pricier Mercedes-

Benz S-Class’ interior, and some report that only exotic cars built by Bentley or Rolls-

Royce offer accommodations that are more luxurious.

The Audi A8 has comfortable and supportive front seats, as well as a spacious back seat.

The A8L has even more space, with an additional back-seat legroom. While many auto

writers note that the A8 has less trunk space than most super luxury cars, others are

amazed by the A8’s standard high-tech interior features, which include a navigation

system that can display Google Earth views and a Bose stereo system with HD and

satellite radio, as well as Bluetooth phone and audio connectivity.

Options and features available on higher trims include four-zone automatic climate

control, a panoramic sunroof, adaptive cruise control and a Bang & Olufsen sound

system.

Summary of Reviews by other automotive experts:

"With a gorgeous cabin and handling that's distinctly and gloriously German, the A8 is,

from roof to rubber, a class act that succeeds at elevating the driving experience in

the large luxury sedan class." --Edmunds

"When it comes to feature content, performance and prestige, the A8 holds its own

against long-refined rivals like the BMW 7 Series, Mercedes-Benz S-Class and Lexus

LS." -- Kelley Blue Book

"Fire up the A8 L and it performs just like an Audi. It's a cocoon of comfort with lots of

power. It is so quiet that the thrill of the power from the supercharged V6 was the only

thing keeping me awake one morning." -- AutoWeek(2013)

"Compared with the big S-Classes and 7 Series of the world, the A8 feels lithe and

more responsive -- less of a limousine and more of a sport sedan. That's to say

nothing of the long-wheelbase Audi's huge amount of rear legroom." -- Motor

Trend (2013)