Compare 2021 Audi S8 - Details
| Pricing | |||
| MSRP | $130,900 | $81,550 | $56,700 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Invoice | $123,048 | $76,657 | $53,230 |
| Destination | $1,045 | $1,050 | $995 |
| Interior Edit | |||
| Air Conditioning, Front | Dual Zone Automatic | Dual Zone Automatic | Dual Zone Automatic |
| Air Filter | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Air Conditioning, Rear | With Separate Controls | With Separate Controls | With Separate Controls |
| Underseat Ducts | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Auxiliary Visors | N/A | Dual | N/A |
| Cargo Concealed Storage | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Cargo Net | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Cargo Tie Downs | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Cell Phone | Audi Phone Box Pre-wiring | N/A | Pre-wiring |
| Clock | Analog | Analog | In-dash |
| Compass | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Cruise Control | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Adaptive Cruise Control | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Cupholders | Front And Rear | Front And Rear | Front And Rear |
| Gear Shift Knob Trim | Carbon Fibre/aluminum | N/A | Leather/metal-look |
| 12V DC Power Outlet | 4 | 2 | 3 |
| Lighter Elements | Front And Rear | Front | N/A |
| Ashtray | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Overhead Console | Mini With Storage | Mini With Storage | N/A |
| Floor Console | Full | Full | Full |
| Floor Mats | Carpeted Front And Rear | Carpeted Front And Rear | Carpeted Front And Rear |
| Front Windows | Power | Power | Power |
| Rear Windows | Power | Power | Power |
| 1-touch Window Up | Front And Rear | Front And Rear | Front And Rear |
| 1-touch Window Down | Front And Rear | Front And Rear | Front And Rear |
| Programmable Garage Door Opener | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Instrumentation | Digital/analog | Digital | Digital/analog |
| Driver Information Centre | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Tachometer | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Trip Computer | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Water Temp Gauge | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Low Fuel Warning | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Service Interval Warning | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Exterior Temperature Display | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Lighting - Glovebox | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Lighting - Map Lights | Front And Rear | Front And Rear | Front And Rear |
| Lighting - Dome Light | Fade | Fade | Fade |
| Lighting - Cargo Light | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Illuminated Vanity Mirrors | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger |
| Rear Window Defogger | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Rear View Mirror | Auto-dimming Day-night | Auto-dimming Day-night | Auto-dimming Day-night |
| Mirrors - Visor Vanity Mirrors | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger |
| Remote Trunk Release | Proximity | Proximity | Proximity |
| Retained Accessory Power | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Seatback Storage Pockets | 2 | N/A | 2 |
| Tilt-Wheel Adjustable Steering Column | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Steering Wheel Material | Leather | Nappa Leather/metal-look | Leather |
| Head-up Display | Standard | Optional | Optional |
| Air Compressor | N/A | N/A | Optional |
| Seats Edit | |||
| Front Seat Type | Bucket | Bucket | Sport Bucket |
| Standard Seating | 5 Passengers | 5 Passengers | 5 Passengers |
| Front Driver Seat Direction Controls | 12-way Power | 12-way Power | 10-way Power |
| Front Passenger Seat Direction Controls | 12-way Power | 12-way Power | 10-way Power |
| Lumbar Support | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger |
| Front Armrests | Center | Center | Center Sliding |
| Front Head Restraints | Adjustable W/tilt | Adjustable | Adjustable W/tilt |
| Heated Front Seats | Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion, Heated-seatback | 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 | N/A |
| Memory | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | Driver |
| Rear Seats | Bench | 40-20-40 Bench | 40-20-40 Bench |
| Rear Armrest | With Pass-thru | Standard | Standard |
| Rear Head Restraints | 3 - W/tilt | 3 - W/tilt | 3 - Foldable |
| Heated Rear Seats | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Cooled Rear Seats | Optional | N/A | N/A |
| Seat Trim | Valcona Leather | MB-Tex/DINAMICA Leather | SensaTec Leatherette |
| Entertainment Edit | |||
| Radio | SiriusXM AM/FM/HD/Satellite, Seek-scan | SiriusXM AM/FM/HD/Satellite, Seek-scan | SiriusXM With 360L AM/FM/HD/Satellite, Seek-scan |
| Auxiliary Input Jack | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Steering Wheel Audio Controls | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Voice Recognition | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Speakers | 17 Bang & Olufsen | 13 Burmester | 10 |
| Amplifier | 730W Premium | 590W | Standard |
| Equalizer | Automatic | N/A | N/A |
| Speed-Sensitive Volume | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Navigation System | MMI Navigation Plus With Voice Activation | MBUX With Voice Activation | Yes With Voice Activation |
| 1st Row LCD Screen | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| Bluetooth Compatibility | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Safety and Security Edit | |||
| Airbags, Frontal | Driver And Front Passenger | Driver And Front Passenger | Driver And Front Passenger |
| Airbags, Side Impact | Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger | Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger | Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger |
| Airbags, Side Curtain | SIDEGUARD | Curtain 1st And 2nd Row | Curtain 1st And 2nd Row |
| Airbags, Knee Protection | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger |
| Occupancy Sensor | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Traction Control | ABS And Driveline | ABS And Driveline | ABS And Driveline |
| In-Vehicle Assistance Service | Audi Connect | ECall Emergency System | BMW Assist ECall |
| Stolen Vehicle Tracking | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Height Adjustable Seatbelts | Power Front | Front | N/A |
| Seatbelt Pre-tensioners | Front And Rear | Front And Rear | Front |
| Headlights | LED Low/high Beam, HD Matrix-design LED | LED Low/high Beam | LED Low/high Beam |
| Exterior Light Control | Programmable | Auto On/off | Auto On/off |
| Delay-off Headlamps | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Headlight Washer | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Cornering Lights | Standard | N/A | Optional |
| Daytime Running Lights | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Directionally Adaptive Headlights | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| LED Taillights | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Door Curb Lights | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Illuminated Entry | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Parking Assist | Audi Parking System Plus | Active Parking Assist | Park Distance Control |
| Remote Keyless Entry | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob And Smart Device-as-key |
| Keyless Access System | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Panic Alarm | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Door Locks | Power With 2 Stage Unlock | Power With 2 Stage Unlock | Power With 2 Stage Unlock |
| Rear Child Safety Door Locks | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Content Theft Deterrent Alarm System | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Ignition Disable | Immobilizer III | Standard | Standard |
| Lane Departure Warning | Standard | Active Lane Keeping Assist | Lane Departure Warning |
| First Aid Kit | Optional | N/A | N/A |
| Theft Deterrent Radio | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Blind Spot Sensor | Optional | Standard | Optional |
| Low Tire Pressure Warning | Standard | 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), Accessories (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Hybrid Electrical Components (96 Month/100,000 Mileage) | Basic (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Powertrain (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Roadside Assistance (48 Month/50,000 Mileage) | 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 (36 Month/36,000 Mileage), Hybrid Electrical Components (96 Month/80,000 Mileage) |
| Warranty Edit | |||
| Warranty - Basic | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 48 Months/50,000 Miles |
| Warrranty - Powertrain | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 48 Months/50,000 Miles |
| Warranty - Corrosion Perforation | 144 Months/unlimited Miles | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 144 Months/unlimited Miles |
| Warranty - Roadside Assistance | 48 Months/unlimited Miles | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 48 Months/unlimited Miles |
| Warranty - Maintenance | N/A | N/A | 36 Months/36,000 Miles |
| Exterior Edit | |||
| Antenna | Window Grid | Window Grid | Window Grid |
| Body Material | Galvanized Steel/aluminum/composite | Galvanized Steel/aluminum | Galvanized Steel/aluminum |
| Paint | Metallic Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone |
| Bodyside Insert | Chrome | N/A | N/A |
| Grille Trim | Chrome | Chrome | Metal-look |
| Fog/driving Lights | Front And Rear | N/A | N/A |
| Door Count | 4 Doors | 4 Doors | 4 Doors |
| Rear Cargo Door | Power Open And Close Trunk | Power Open And Close Trunk | Trunk |
| Tinted Windows | Light | Light | Light |
| Rear Window Type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed |
| Mirrors | Power Remote Driver, Power Remote W/tilt Down Passenger | Power Remote Driver, Power Remote W/tilt Down Passenger | Power Remote Driver, Power Remote W/tilt Down Passenger |
| Heated Door Mirrors | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Mirrors, Auto Dimming | Driver And Passenger | Driver | Driver And Passenger |
| Sunroof | 1st Row Exterior Express Open/close Sliding And Tilting Glass | 1st Row Regular Express Open/close Sliding And Tilting Glass | 1st Row Regular Express Open/close Sliding And Tilting Glass |
| 2nd Row Sunroof | Exterior Express Open/close Tilting Glass With Power Sunshade | N/A | N/A |
| Spoiler | N/A | Lip | Lip |
| Front Tires | P265/35YR21.0 BSW Summer Performance | P245/40ZR19.0 BSW Run-flat AS | P225/45HR18.0 BSW Run-flat AS |
| Tires - Rear | N/A | 275/35ZR19 | 255/40YR10 |
| Wheels | 21" Silver Aluminum | 19" Machined W/painted Accents AMG Aluminum | 18" Machined W/painted Accents Aluminum |
| Spare Tire And Wheel | Compact Aluminum | N/A | Compact Steel |
| Windshield Wipers - Front | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent |
| Windshield Wipers - Rain Sensing | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Mechanical Edit | |||
| Engine | Hybrid Electric Motor 4.0L V-8 | Hybrid Electric Motor 3.0L I-6 | Hybrid Electric Motor 3.0L I-6 |
| Engine - Valvetrain | DOHC | DOHC | DOHC |
| Turbocharger | Twin Turbo | Intercooled Turbo | Intercooled Turbo |
| Brakes | 4-wheel Disc | 4-wheel Disc | 4-wheel Disc |
| Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) | 4-wheel | 4-wheel | 4-wheel |
| Brake Assist | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Drive Type | Quattro All Wheel | AMG Performance 4MATIC+ All Wheel | XDrive All Wheel |
| Exhaust | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel |
| Steering | Rack And Pinion | Rack And Pinion | Rack And Pinion |
| Four-wheel Steering | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Speed Sensitive Steering | Servotronic | Standard | Servotronic |
| Suspension Tuning | Sport | Sport | M Sport Suspension Sport |
| Ride Control | Standard | DYNAMIC SELECT | Optional |
| Adaptive Suspension | Standard | Standard | Optional |
| Height Adjustable Suspension | Automatic W/driver Control | Automatic W/driver Control | N/A |
| Automatic Level Control | 4-corner | 4-corner | N/A |
| Front Suspension Type | Multi-link | Multi-link | Strut |
| Front Anti-roll Bar | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Front Shocks | Gas-pressurized | AMG | Gas-pressurized |
| Front Springs | Air | Air | Coil |
| Rear Suspension Type | Multi-link | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Rear Anti-roll Bar | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Rear Shocks | Gas-pressurized | AMG | Gas-pressurized |
| Rear Springs | Air | Air | Coil |
| Electronic Stability System | Standard | ESP W/Crosswind Assist | Standard |
| Sequential Shift Control | Standard | AMG SPEEDSHIFT | STEPTRONIC |
| Transmission | 8-spd Auto W/OD | 9-spd W/OD | 8-spd W/OD |
| Axle Ratio | 3.20 | 2.82 | 2.81 |
| Locking/limited Slip Differential | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Remote Vehicle Starting System | N/A | Standard | Optional |
| Specifications Edit | |||
| Exterior Length | 209.0 " | 199.1 " | 185.7 " |
| Exterior Body Width | 76.6 " | 74.6 " | 71.9 " |
| Exterior Height | 58.6 " | 56.0 " | 56.7 " |
| Engine | Hybrid Electric Motor 4.0L V-8 | Hybrid Electric Motor 3.0L I-6 | Hybrid Electric Motor 3.0L I-6 |
| Horsepower | 563 @ 6,000 Rpm | 429 @ 6,100 Rpm | 382 @ 5,800 Rpm |
| Torque | 590 @ 2,500 Rpm | 384 @ 1,800 Rpm | 369 @ 1,800 Rpm |
| Hybrid Electric Motor 1 Horsepower | N/A | 21 @ Rpm | 11 @ Rpm |
| Hybrid Electric Motor 1 Torque | N/A | 184 | N/A |
| Fuel Economy - City | 13 Mpg | 21 Mpg | 22 Mpg |
| Fuel Economy - Highway | 22 Mpg | 26 Mpg | 31 Mpg |
| Bore-and-Stroke | 3.39/3.39 " | 3.27/3.64 " | 3.23/3.72 " |
| Curb Weight | 5,302 Lbs. | 4,456 Lbs. | 3,968 Lbs. |
| Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) | 6,537 Lbs. | N/A | 4,949 Lbs. |
| Front Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) | N/A | N/A | 2,458 Lbs. |
| Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) | N/A | N/A | 2,712 Lbs. |
| Payload | 970 Lbs. | N/A | 882 Lbs. |
| Wheelbase | 123.2 " | 115.7 " | 112.2 " |
| Front Track | 64.1 " | 64.8 " | 62.2 " |
| Rear Track | 63.7 " | 64.4 " | 61.8 " |
| Turning Radius | 21.2 '' | 19.5 '' | 19.6 '' |
| Ground Clearance | N/A | N/A | 5.4 " |
| Drag Coefficient | .29 | .27 | .27 |
| Front Legroom | 41.5 " | 41.9 " | 42.0 " |
| Rear Legroom | 44.3 " | 35.0 " | 35.2 " |
| Front Headroom | 38.3 " | 36.9 " | 38.7 " |
| Rear Headroom | 38.5 " | 35.9 " | 37.6 " |
| Front Hip Room | N/A | 58.9 " | N/A |
| Rear Hip Room | N/A | 58.6 " | N/A |
| Front Shoulder Room | 59.1 " | 57.8 " | 56.0 " |
| Rear Shoulder Room | 57.6 " | 56.5 " | 54.6 " |
| Luggage Volume | 12.5 Cu.ft. | 11.9 Cu.ft. | 17.0 Cu.ft. |
| Luggage Volume (max) | 12.5 Cu.ft. | 11.9 Cu.ft. | 17.0 Cu.ft. |
| Fuel Tank | 21.7 Gal. | 17.4 Gal. | 15.6 Gal. |
| Cost To Own Edit | |||
| Cost Rating | N/A | N/A | Average |
| Cost Per Mile | N/A | N/A | $1.59 |
| Depreciation | N/A | N/A | $40,048 |
| Fees and Taxes | N/A | N/A | $5,327 |
| Fuel Cost | N/A | N/A | $8,712 |
| Insurance | N/A | N/A | $10,599 |
| Maintenance | N/A | N/A | $2,405 |
| Repairs | N/A | N/A | $1,335 |
| Opportunity Costs | N/A | N/A | $954 |
| Total Cost | N/A | N/A | $79,433 |
| NHTSA Frontal Crash Test Ratings | |||
| IIHS Frontal Offset Crash Test Ratings Edit | |||
| Overall Rear | N/A | N/A | good |
| Chest | N/A | N/A | good |
| Restraints and Dummy Kinematics | N/A | N/A | good |
| Driver Torso | N/A | N/A | good |
| Overall Evaluation | N/A | N/A | good |
| Structure/safety cage | N/A | N/A | good |
| Rear Passenger Torso | N/A | N/A | good |
| Rear Passenger Pelvis/Leg | N/A | N/A | good |
| Hip/Thigh | N/A | N/A | good |
| Structure and Safety Cage | N/A | N/A | good |
| Lower Leg/Foot | N/A | N/A | good |
| Overall Side | N/A | N/A | good |
| Roof Strength | N/A | N/A | good |
| Restraints | N/A | N/A | good |
| Driver Pelvis/Leg | N/A | N/A | good |
| Right Leg/Foot | N/A | N/A | good |
| Ease of Use | N/A | N/A | good |
| Head/Neck | N/A | N/A | good |
| Dynamic Rating | N/A | N/A | good |
| Rear Passenger Head Protection | N/A | N/A | good |
| Rear Passenger Head and Neck | N/A | N/A | good |
| Driver Head and Neck | N/A | N/A | good |
| Overall Front | N/A | N/A | good |
| Front Crash Prevention | N/A | N/A | superior |
| Left Leg/Foot | N/A | N/A | good |
| Driver Head Protection | N/A | N/A | good |
| Seat Head/Restraint Geometry | N/A | N/A | good |
