Compare 2006 Audi A8 - Details
| Pricing | |||
| MSRP | $118,190 | $118,190 | $114,150 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Invoice | $107,898 | $107,898 | $106,160 |
| Destination | $720 | $720 | $775 |
| Interior Edit | |||
| Air Conditioning, Front | Dual Zone Automatic | Dual Zone Automatic | |
| Air Filter | Standard | Standard | |
| Air Conditioning, Rear | With Separate Controls | With Separate Controls | |
| Underseat Ducts | Standard | Standard | |
| Auxiliary Visors | Driver Side | N/A | |
| Cargo Concealed Storage | Standard | N/A | |
| Cargo Net | Standard | Standard | |
| Cargo Tie Downs | Standard | Standard | |
| Cell Phone | Pre-wiring | Pre-wiring | |
| Clock | In-dash | In-dash | |
| Cruise Control | Standard | Standard | |
| Adaptive Cruise Control | Optional | Optional | |
| Cupholders | Front And Rear | Front And Rear | |
| Gear Shift Knob Trim | Genuine Wood | Leather | |
| 12V DC Power Outlet | 4 | 3 | |
| Lighter Elements | Front And Rear | Front And Rear | |
| Ashtray | Standard | Standard | |
| Overhead Console | N/A | Mini | |
| Floor Console | Full | Full | |
| Floor Mats | Carpeted Front And Rear | Carpeted Front And Rear | |
| Front Windows | Power | Power | |
| Rear Windows | Power | Power | |
| 1-touch Window Up | Front And Rear | Front And Rear | |
| 1-touch Window Down | Front And Rear | Front And Rear | |
| Programmable Garage Door Opener | Standard | Standard | |
| Instrumentation | Analog | Analog | |
| Driver Information Centre | Standard | Standard | |
| Tachometer | Standard | Standard | |
| Trip Computer | Standard | Standard | |
| Water Temp Gauge | Standard | Standard | |
| Low Fuel Warning | Standard | Standard | |
| Service Interval Warning | Standard | Standard | |
| Exterior Temperature Display | Standard | Standard | |
| Lighting - Glovebox | Standard | Standard | |
| Lighting - Map Lights | Front And Rear | Front And Rear | |
| Lighting - Dome Light | Fade | Fade | |
| Lighting - Cargo Light | Standard | Standard | |
| Illuminated Vanity Mirrors | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | |
| Rear Window Defogger | Standard | Standard | |
| Rear View Mirror | Auto-dimming Day-night | Auto-dimming Day-night | |
| Mirrors - Visor Vanity Mirrors | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | |
| Fuel Door Release | Power | Keyfob | |
| Remote Trunk Release | Power | Power | |
| Retained Accessory Power | Standard | Standard | |
| Seatback Storage Pockets | 2 | 2 | |
| Tilt-Wheel Adjustable Steering Column | Standard | Standard | |
| Steering Wheel Material | Leather/genuine Wood | Leather | |
| Seats Edit | |||
| Front Seat Type | Premium Bucket | Adaptive Bucket | |
| Standard Seating | 4 Passengers | 5 Passengers | |
| Front Driver Seat Direction Controls | 10-way Power | 12-way Power | |
| Front Passenger Seat Direction Controls | 10-way Power | 12-way Power | |
| Lumbar Support | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | |
| Front Armrests | Driver And Passenger | Center | |
| Front Head Restraints | Adjustable W/tilt | Adjustable W/tilt | |
| Heated Front Seats | Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion, Heated-seatback | Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion, Heated-seatback | |
| Cooled Front Seats | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | |
| Memory | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | |
| Rear Seats | Bucket | Bench | |
| Rear Armrest | With Pass-thru And Skibag | Standard | |
| Rear Head Restraints | 2 - W/tilt | 3 - W/tilt | |
| Heated Rear Seats | Standard | Optional | |
| Cooled Rear Seats | N/A | Optional | |
| Seat Trim | Leather | Leather | |
| Entertainment Edit | |||
| Radio | AM/FM/Satellite-prep, Seek-scan | AM/FM Stereo, Seek-scan | |
| CD Player | Glove Box Mounted 6-disc | In-dash Mounted Single, Trunk/cargo Area Mounted 6-disc | |
| Steering Wheel Audio Controls | Standard | Standard | |
| Voice Recognition | Standard | Optional | |
| Speakers | 12 Bose | 12 Bose | |
| Amplifier | Premium | N/A | |
| Equalizer | N/A | Automatic | |
| Speed-Sensitive Volume | Standard | Standard | |
| Entertainment System | With DVD | N/A | |
| Navigation System | Yes With Voice Activation | COMAND | |
| 1st Row LCD Screen | 1 | 1 | |
| 2nd Row LCD Screen | 2 | N/A | |
| Bluetooth Compatibility | Standard | N/A | |
| Safety and Security Edit | |||
| Airbags, Frontal | Driver And Front Passenger | Driver And Front Passenger | |
| Airbags, Side Impact | Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger | Door Mounted, Driver And Passenger | |
| Airbags, Side Curtain | Sideguard | Curtain 1st And 2nd Row | |
| Airbags, Knee Protection | Driver And Passenger | N/A | |
| Occupancy Sensor | Standard | Standard | |
| Traction Control | ABS And Driveline | ABS And Driveline | |
| In-Vehicle Assistance Service | N/A | Tele Aid | |
| Stolen Vehicle Tracking | N/A | Standard | |
| Height Adjustable Seatbelts | Power Front | Power Front/manual Rear | |
| Seatbelt Pre-tensioners | Front And Rear | Front And Rear | |
| Headlights | High Intensity Low/high Beam, Bi-xenon | High Intensity Low/high Beam, Bi-Xenon | |
| Exterior Light Control | Programmable | Programmable | |
| Delay-off Headlamps | Standard | Standard | |
| Headlight Washer | Standard | Standard | |
| Cornering Lights | Standard | N/A | |
| Daytime Running Lights | Standard | Standard | |
| Directionally Adaptive Headlights | Standard | N/A | |
| LED Taillights | Standard | Standard | |
| Door Curb Lights | 4 | 4 | |
| Illuminated Entry | Standard | Standard | |
| Parking Assist | Parktronic | Parktronic | |
| Remote Keyless Entry | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) | |
| Keyless Access System | Standard | Optional | |
| Panic Alarm | Standard | Standard | |
| Door Locks | Power With 2 Stage Unlock | Power With 2 Stage Unlock | |
| Rear Child Safety Door Locks | Standard | Standard | |
| Content Theft Deterrent Alarm System | Standard | Standard | |
| Ignition Disable | Immobilizer III | Standard | |
| First Aid Kit | Standard | Standard | |
| Theft Deterrent Radio | Standard | Standard | |
| Low Tire Pressure Warning | Standard | Standard | |
| Overview | |||
| Warranty Overview | Basic (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Powertrain (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (144 Month/unlimited Mileage), Roadside Assistance (48 Month/unlimited Mileage), Maintenance (48 Month/50,000 Mileage) | Basic (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Powertrain (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Roadside Assistance ( Unlimited Month/unlimited Mileage) | |
| Warranty Edit | |||
| Warranty - Basic | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | |
| Warrranty - Powertrain | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | |
| Warranty - Corrosion Perforation | 144 Months/unlimited Miles | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | |
| Warranty - Roadside Assistance | 48 Months/unlimited Miles | Unlimited Months/unlimited Miles | |
| Warranty - Maintenance | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | N/A | |
| Exterior Edit | |||
| Antenna | Window Grid | Window Grid | |
| Body Material | Aluminum | Fully Galvanized Steel | |
| Paint | Metallic Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone | |
| Bodyside Mouldings | Body-colored | Body-colored | |
| Bodyside Insert | Chrome | Chrome | |
| Grille Trim | Chrome | Chrome | |
| Fog/driving Lights | Front And Rear | Front And Rear | |
| Door Count | 4 Doors | 4 Doors | |
| Rear Cargo Door | Power Open And Close Trunk | Trunk | |
| Tinted Windows | Light | Light | |
| Rear Window Type | Fixed | Fixed | |
| Mirrors | Power Remote Driver, Power Remote W/tilt Down Passenger | Power Remote Driver, Power Remote W/tilt Down Passenger | |
| Heated Door Mirrors | Standard | Standard | |
| Mirrors, Auto Dimming | Driver And Passenger | Driver | |
| Sunroof | 1st Row Regular Express Open/close Sliding And Tilting Glass | 1st Row Regular Express Open/close Sliding And Tilting Glass | |
| Front Tires | P255/40VR19.0 BSW AS | P245/40ZR18.0 BSW Summer Performance | |
| Tires - Rear | N/A | 275/35ZR19 | |
| Wheels | 19" Polished Forged Aluminum | 19" Polished AMG Aluminum | |
| Spare Tire And Wheel | Full-size Aluminum | Full-size Aluminum | |
| Windshield Wipers - Front | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent | |
| Windshield Wipers - Rain Sensing | Standard | Standard | |
| Mechanical Edit | |||
| Engine | 6.0L W-12 | 5.5L V-8 | |
| Engine - Valvetrain | DOHC | SOHC | |
| Turbocharger | N/A | Intercooled Supercharger | |
| Brakes | 4-wheel Disc | 4-wheel Disc | |
| Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) | 4-wheel | 4-wheel | |
| Brake Assist | Standard | Standard | |
| Drive Type | Quattro All Wheel | Rear-wheel | |
| Exhaust | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | |
| Steering | Rack And Pinion | Rack And Pinion | |
| Speed Sensitive Steering | Standard | Standard | |
| Suspension Tuning | Regular | Sport | |
| Ride Control | Standard | Standard | |
| Adaptive Suspension | Standard | Standard | |
| Height Adjustable Suspension | Automatic W/driver Control | Automatic W/driver Control | |
| Automatic Level Control | 4-corner | 4-corner | |
| Front Suspension Type | Multi-link | Multi-link | |
| Front Anti-roll Bar | Standard | N/A | |
| Front Shocks | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized | |
| Front Springs | Air | Coil | |
| Rear Suspension Type | Multi-link | Multi-link | |
| Rear Anti-roll Bar | Standard | N/A | |
| Rear Shocks | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized | |
| Rear Springs | Air | Coil | |
| Electronic Stability System | Standard | Standard | |
| Sequential Shift Control | Tiptronic | TouchShift W/SpeedShift | |
| Transmission | 6-spd W/OD | 5-spd W/OD | |
| Axle Ratio | 3.32 | 2.65 | |
| Specifications Edit | |||
| Exterior Length | 204.4 " | 203.1 " | |
| Exterior Body Width | 74.6 " | 73.0 " | |
| Exterior Height | 57.3 " | 57.2 " | |
| Engine | 6.0L W-12 | 5.5L V-8 | |
| Horsepower | 450 @ 6,200 Rpm | 493 @ 6,100 Rpm | |
| Torque | 428 @ 4,000 Rpm | 516 @ 2,750 Rpm | |
| Fuel Economy - City | 15 Mpg | 15 Mpg | |
| Fuel Economy - Highway | 21 Mpg | 22 Mpg | |
| 0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s) | 5.1 Seconds | 5.0 Seconds | |
| 1/4 Mile Time | 13.6 Seconds | 13.3 Seconds | |
| 1/4 Mile Speed | 102 Mph | 106 Mph | |
| Lateral Acceleration (g) | .9 | .9 | |
| Slalom Speed | 59 Mph | 60 Mph | |
| Bore-and-Stroke | 3.31/3.55 " | 3.82/3.62 " | |
| Curb Weight | 4,729 Lbs. | 4,300 Lbs. | |
| Wheelbase | 121.0 " | 121.5 " | |
| Front Track | 63.7 " | 62.0 " | |
| Rear Track | 63.2 " | 62.0 " | |
| Turning Radius | 20.8 '' | 19.8 '' | |
| Ground Clearance | 5.7 " | N/A | |
| Drag Coefficient | .27 | .27 | |
| Front Legroom | 41.3 " | 41.3 " | |
| Rear Legroom | 42.3 " | 40.3 " | |
| Front Headroom | 37.4 " | 37.6 " | |
| Rear Headroom | 38.3 " | 38.4 " | |
| Front Hip Room | N/A | 59.9 " | |
| Rear Hip Room | N/A | 59.4 " | |
| Front Shoulder Room | 59.1 " | 59.2 " | |
| Rear Shoulder Room | 57.5 " | 58.3 " | |
| Luggage Volume | 14.6 Cu.ft. | 15.4 Cu.ft. | |
| Luggage Volume (max) | 14.6 Cu.ft. | 15.4 Cu.ft. | |
| Passenger Volume | 107 Cu.ft. | 105 Cu.ft. | |
| Fuel Tank | 23.8 Gal. | 23.2 Gal. | |
| Cost To Own | |||
| NHTSA Frontal Crash Test Ratings | |||
| IIHS Frontal Offset Crash Test Ratings | |||
