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Audi A8 (D3) 4.0L TDI quattro 6AT (275 HP)

Audi A8 (D3) · 2003 - 2005 · Diesel

The Audi A8 (D3) 4.0L TDI quattro 6AT (275 HP) produces 275 hp and 650 Nm. It accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 6.7 seconds and reaches 250 km/h. Stated combined consumption is 9.6 l/100 km, equal to 259 g CO2 per km.

Power
275 hp
Torque
650 Nm
0–100
6.7 s
Top speed
250 km/h

Engine

Power 275 hp
Power (kW) 202 kW
Torque 650 Nm
Displacement 3,936 cc
Cylinders V8
Fuel system Turbocharged Common Rail
Fuel Diesel
Fuel tank capacity 90 l

Performance

Top speed 250 km/h
Acceleration 0–100 km/h 6.7 s

Fuel economy and emissions

Combined consumption 9.6 l/100 km
City consumption 13.4 l/100 km
Highway consumption 7.5 l/100 km
CO2 emissions 259 g/km

Transmission

Gearbox 6-Speed Automatic (Tiptronic)
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive

Dimensions and weight

Length 5,182 mm
Width 1,895 mm
Height 1,455 mm
Wheelbase 3,073 mm
Ground clearance 145 mm
Cargo volume 501 l
Unladen weight 1,940 kg
Gross weight limit 2,540 kg
Tyre size 235/55 R17
Front brakes Ventilated Discs
Rear brakes Ventilated Discs

How this trim compares to other cars

The Audi A8 (D3) 4.0L TDI quattro 6AT (275 HP) compared with 5,995 trims of other cars from the 2000–2006 period.

How this trim compares to other cars
Measure This trim Average Position
Power 275 hp 171 hp
better than 89%
Torque 650 Nm 267 Nm
better than 99%
Top speed 250 km/h 204 km/h
better than 91%
Acceleration 0–100 km/h 6.7 s 10.2 s
better than 89%
Combined consumption 9.6 l/100 km 8.2 l/100 km
better than 24%
CO2 emissions 259 g/km 198 g/km
better than 13%
Cargo volume 501 l 498 l
better than 73%
Unladen weight 1,940 kg 1,440 kg
better than 7%

Percentages show the share of trims from the same period this model beats on that measure. Manufacturer figures.

Compare

Trims and engine versions — Audi A8 (D3)

Trims and engine versions — Audi A8 (D3)
Trim Fuel Power Torque 0–100 Top speed Fuel economy CO2 Select
3.0L V6 CVT (220 HP) Petrol 220 hp 300 Nm 8.1 s 241 km/h 9.6 l/100 km 230 g/km
3.0L V6 quattro 6AT (220 HP) Petrol 220 hp 300 Nm 7.9 s 241 km/h
3.0L TDI quattro 6AT (233 HP) Diesel 232 hp 450 Nm 7.8 s 243 km/h 8.4 l/100 km 226 g/km
3.2L FSI CVT (260 HP) Petrol 260 hp 330 Nm 7.7 s 249 km/h 9.8 l/100 km 235 g/km
3.2L FSI quattro 6AT (260 HP) Petrol 260 hp 330 Nm 7.7 s 249 km/h 11.0 l/100 km 264 g/km
3.7L V8 quattro 6AT (280 HP) Petrol 280 hp 360 Nm 7.3 s 250 km/h 11.7 l/100 km 281 g/km
4.2L TDI quattro 6AT (326 HP) Diesel 326 hp 650 Nm 5.9 s 250 km/h 9.4 l/100 km 253 g/km
4.2L V8 quattro 6AT (335 HP) Petrol 335 hp 430 Nm 6.3 s 250 km/h 11.9 l/100 km 286 g/km
4.2L V8 quattro 6AT (350 HP) Petrol 350 hp 440 Nm 6.1 s 250 km/h 10.9 l/100 km 259 g/km
6.0L W12 quattro 6AT (450 HP) Petrol 450 hp 580 Nm 5.1 s 250 km/h 14.7 l/100 km 353 g/km