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Audi A8 (D3) 4.2L V8 quattro 6AT (350 HP)

Audi A8 (D3) · 2003 - 2005 · Petrol

The Audi A8 (D3) 4.2L V8 quattro 6AT (350 HP) produces 350 hp and 440 Nm. It accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 6.1 seconds and reaches 250 km/h. Stated combined consumption is 10.9 l/100 km, equal to 259 g CO2 per km.

Power
350 hp
Torque
440 Nm
0–100
6.1 s
Top speed
250 km/h

Engine

Power 350 hp
Power (kW) 257 kW
Torque 440 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 6.1 s

Fuel economy and emissions

Combined consumption 10.9 l/100 km
City consumption 15.7 l/100 km
Highway consumption 8.2 l/100 km
CO2 emissions 259 g/km

Transmission

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

Dimensions and weight

Length 5,052 mm
Width 1,895 mm
Height 1,445 mm
Wheelbase 2,944 mm
Ground clearance 145 mm
Cargo volume 501 l
Unladen weight 1,800 kg
Gross weight limit 2,400 kg
Tyre size 235/55 R17 99Y
Front brakes Ventilated Discs
Rear brakes Ventilated Discs

How this trim compares to other cars

The Audi A8 (D3) 4.2L V8 quattro 6AT (350 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 350 hp 171 hp
better than 95%
Torque 440 Nm 267 Nm
better than 91%
Top speed 250 km/h 204 km/h
better than 91%
Acceleration 0–100 km/h 6.1 s 10.2 s
better than 92%
Combined consumption 10.9 l/100 km 8.2 l/100 km
better than 14%
CO2 emissions 259 g/km 198 g/km
better than 13%
Cargo volume 501 l 498 l
better than 73%
Unladen weight 1,800 kg 1,440 kg
better than 12%

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
4.0L TDI quattro 6AT (275 HP) Diesel 275 hp 650 Nm 6.7 s 250 km/h 9.6 l/100 km 259 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
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