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Audi A8 (D2) 4.2L V8 quattro 4AT (300 HP)

Audi A8 (D2) · 1994 - 1999 · Petrol

The Audi A8 (D2) 4.2L V8 quattro 4AT (300 HP) produces 299 hp and 400 Nm. It accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 7.3 seconds and reaches 250 km/h. Stated combined consumption is 13.3 l/100 km, equal to 307 g CO2 per km.

Power
299 hp
Torque
400 Nm
0–100
7.3 s
Top speed
250 km/h

Engine

Power 299 hp
Power (kW) 220 kW
Torque 400 Nm
Displacement 4,172 cc
Cylinders V8
Fuel system Multipoint Injection
Fuel Petrol
Fuel tank capacity 90 l

Performance

Top speed 250 km/h
Acceleration 0–100 km/h 7.3 s

Fuel economy and emissions

Combined consumption 13.3 l/100 km
City consumption 19.9 l/100 km
Highway consumption 9.3 l/100 km
CO2 emissions 307 g/km

Transmission

Gearbox 4-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive

Dimensions and weight

Length 5,034 mm
Width 1,880 mm
Height 1,435 mm
Wheelbase 2,880 mm
Ground clearance 155 mm
Cargo volume 524 l
Unladen weight 1,725 kg
Gross weight limit 2,350 kg
Tyre size 225/60 R16W
Front brakes Ventilated Discs
Rear brakes Ventilated Discs

How this trim compares to other cars

The Audi A8 (D2) 4.2L V8 quattro 4AT (300 HP) compared with 2,840 trims of other cars from the 1991–1997 period.

How this trim compares to other cars
Measure This trim Average Position
Power 299 hp 141 hp
better than 96%
Torque 400 Nm 214 Nm
better than 94%
Top speed 250 km/h 195 km/h
better than 94%
Acceleration 0–100 km/h 7.3 s 11.4 s
better than 91%
Combined consumption 13.3 l/100 km 8.7 l/100 km
better than 4%
CO2 emissions 307 g/km 209 g/km
better than 6%
Cargo volume 524 l 450 l
better than 86%
Unladen weight 1,725 kg 1,308 kg
better than 8%

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 (D2)

Trims and engine versions — Audi A8 (D2)
Trim Fuel Power Torque 0–100 Top speed Fuel economy CO2 Select
2.5L TDI 5AT (150 HP) Diesel 150 hp 310 Nm 11.0 s 214 km/h 8.2 l/100 km
2.5L TDI 5MT (150 HP) Diesel 150 hp 310 Nm 9.9 s 220 km/h 7.2 l/100 km 193 g/km
2.5L TDI quattro 5AT (150 HP) Diesel 150 hp 310 Nm 11.3 s 212 km/h 8.9 l/100 km
2.8L V6 4AT (174 HP) Petrol 174 hp 250 Nm 10.2 s 225 km/h 10.2 l/100 km
2.8L V6 5MT (174 HP) Petrol 174 hp 250 Nm 9.2 s 228 km/h 9.6 l/100 km 228 g/km
2.8L V6 quattro 4AT (174 HP) Petrol 174 hp 250 Nm 10.5 s 225 km/h 10.7 l/100 km
2.8L V6 quattro 5MT (174 HP) Petrol 174 hp 250 Nm 9.1 s 229 km/h 10.3 l/100 km
2.8L V6 5AT (193 HP) Petrol 193 hp 280 Nm 9.9 s 233 km/h 10.8 l/100 km
2.8L V6 5MT (193 HP) Petrol 193 hp 280 Nm 8.4 s 236 km/h 9.9 l/100 km 235 g/km
2.8L V6 quattro 5AT (193 HP) Petrol 193 hp 280 Nm 10.1 s 232 km/h 11.9 l/100 km
2.8L V6 quattro 5MT (193 HP) Petrol 193 hp 280 Nm 8.5 s 235 km/h 11.2 l/100 km
3.7L V8 5AT (230 HP) Petrol 260 hp 350 Nm 8.7 s 250 km/h 11.5 l/100 km 276 g/km