Audi A8 (D2) 6.0L W12 quattro 5AT AWD (420 HP)
Audi A8 (D2) · 1999 - 2002 · Petrol
The Audi A8 (D2) 6.0L W12 quattro 5AT AWD (420 HP) produces 420 hp and 550 Nm. It accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 5.8 seconds and reaches 249 km/h.
- Power
- 420 hp
- Torque
- 550 Nm
- 0–100
- 5.8 s
- Top speed
- 249 km/h
Engine
| Power | 420 hp |
|---|---|
| Power (kW) | 309 kW |
| Torque | 550 Nm |
| Displacement | 6,005 cc |
| Cylinders | W12 |
| Fuel system | Multipoint Injection |
| Fuel | Petrol |
| Fuel tank capacity | 90 l |
Performance
| Top speed | 249 km/h |
|---|---|
| Acceleration 0–100 km/h | 5.8 s |
Fuel economy and emissions
| Combined consumption | 14.6 l/100 km |
|---|---|
| City consumption | 22.8 l/100 km |
| Highway consumption | 9.8 l/100 km |
Transmission
| Gearbox | 5-Speed Automatic |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain | All Wheel Drive |
Dimensions and weight
| Length | 5,034 mm |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,880 mm |
| Height | 1,440 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,883 mm |
| Ground clearance | 155 mm |
| Cargo volume | 524 l |
| Unladen weight | 1,940 kg |
| Gross weight limit | 2,490 kg |
| Tyre size | 225/60 R16 |
| Front brakes | Ventilated Discs |
| Rear brakes | Ventilated Discs |
How this trim compares to other cars
The Audi A8 (D2) 6.0L W12 quattro 5AT AWD (420 HP) compared with 4,226 trims of other cars from the 1996–2002 period.
| Measure | This trim | Average | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power | 420 hp | 153 hp |
better than 99%
|
| Torque | 550 Nm | 239 Nm |
better than 98%
|
| Top speed | 249 km/h | 199 km/h |
better than 93%
|
| Acceleration 0–100 km/h | 5.8 s | 10.9 s |
better than 96%
|
| Combined consumption | 14.6 l/100 km | 8.4 l/100 km |
better than 3%
|
| Cargo volume | 524 l | 487 l |
better than 83%
|
| Unladen weight | 1,940 kg | 1,377 kg |
better than 5%
|
Percentages show the share of trims from the same period this model beats on that measure. Manufacturer figures.
Not stated by the manufacturer: co2 emissions. Those measures are left out of the comparison.
Trims and engine versions — Audi A8 (D2)
| Trim | Fuel | Power | Torque | 0–100 | Top speed | Fuel economy | CO2 | Select |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5L TDI 5AT FWD (150 HP) | Diesel | 150 hp | 310 Nm | 10.9 s | 214 km/h | 8.2 l/100 km | 221 g/km | |
| 2.5L TDI 6MT FWD (150 HP) | Diesel | 150 hp | 310 Nm | 9.9 s | 220 km/h | 7.2 l/100 km | 197 g/km | |
| 2.5L TDI quattro 5AT AWD (150 HP) | Diesel | 150 hp | 310 Nm | 11.1 s | 212 km/h | 8.9 l/100 km | 240 g/km | |
| 2.5L TDI 5AT FWD (180 HP) | Diesel | 180 hp | 370 Nm | 9.3 s | 225 km/h | 8.1 l/100 km | 219 g/km | |
| 2.5L TDI 6MT FWD (180 HP) | Diesel | 180 hp | 370 Nm | 8.8 s | 227 km/h | 7.2 l/100 km | 193 g/km | |
| 2.5L TDI quattro 5AT AWD (180 HP) | Diesel | 180 hp | 370 Nm | 9.9 s | 224 km/h | 8.9 l/100 km | 240 g/km | |
| 2.8L V6 5AT FWD (193 HP) | Petrol | 193 hp | 280 Nm | 9.9 s | 233 km/h | 10.7 l/100 km | 257 g/km | |
| 2.8L V6 5MT FWD (193 HP) | Petrol | 193 hp | 280 Nm | 8.4 s | 237 km/h | 9.9 l/100 km | 238 g/km | |
| 2.8L V6 quattro 5AT AWD (193 HP) | Petrol | 193 hp | 280 Nm | 10.1 s | 232 km/h | 11.7 l/100 km | 281 g/km | |
| 2.8L V6 quattro 5MT AWD (193 HP) | Petrol | 193 hp | 280 Nm | 8.5 s | 235 km/h | 11.1 l/100 km | 266 g/km | |
| 3.3L TDI quattro 5AT AWD (225 HP) | Diesel | 225 hp | 480 Nm | 8.2 s | 241 km/h | 9.7 l/100 km | 261 g/km | |
| 3.7L V8 5AT FWD (260 HP) | Petrol | 260 hp | 350 Nm | 8.1 s | 249 km/h | 11.5 l/100 km | 276 g/km |