For many motorists, V8 means the quintessential type of engine. Power and a beautiful roar from under the hood are its typical signatures, but it’s also a synonym for high fuel consumption and a general sense of being dirty. Nevertheless, there are a certain number of V8 engines, and not only diesels, which spot decent fuel consumption and German site Auto-News has gathered them. Coming from a German source, it doesn’t spot any small-block Chevy but besides Teutonics, there are three members from the Toyota family and a Briton. Curious? Follow us after the jump for the complete list.
[Source: Auto-News.de]
Model | Engine size | Power | Est. Price | Fuel type | Fuel consumption /l/100km) | Fuel consumption (mpg) |
Lexus GS 460 | 4,608 cm3 | 347 | €62,200 | Unleaded 95 | 11 | 21.4 |
Audi A8 4.2 FSI quattro tiptronic | 4,143 cm3 | 350 | €80,900 | Unleaded 98 | 10.9 | 21.6 |
Audi A6 4.2 FSI quattro tiptronic | 4,143 cm3 | 350 | €63,800 | Unleaded 98 | 10.8 | 21.8 |
Audi S5 Tiptronic | 4,143 cm3 | 354 | €58,850 | Unleaded 98 | 10.8 | 21.8 |
Jaguar XJ8 3.5 V8 Executive | 3,555 cm3 | 258 | €77,500 | Unleaded 95 | 10.7 | 22 |
Mercedes ML 420 CDI 4Matic 7G-Tronic DPF | 3,996 cm3 | 306 | €71,130 | Diesel | 10.6 | 22.2 |
BMW 650i Coupé Sport-Automatic | 4,799 cm3 | 367 | €81,700 | Unleaded 98 | 10.5 | 22.4 |
BMW 550i Automatic | 4,799 cm3 | 367 | €65,660 | Unleaded 98 | 10.5 | 22.4 |
Toyota Land Cruiser V8 4.5 D-4D Automatic 5-door | 4,799 cm3 | 367 | €65,660 | Diesel | 10.5 | 22.4 |
BMW 540i Automatic | 4,000 cm3 | 306 | €58,860 | Unleaded 98 | 9.7 | 24.2 |
Mercedes S 420 CDI 7G-Tronic DPF | 3,996 cm3 | 320 | €89,607 | Diesel | 9.4 | 25 |
Audi A8 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic DPF | 3,996 cm3 | 326 | €85,950 | Diesel | 9.4 | 25 |
Mercedes E 420 CDI Elegance 7G-Tronic DPF | 3,996 cm3 | 314 | €65,153 | Diesel | 9.3 | 25.3 |
Lexus LS600h | 4,969 cm3 | 455 | €99,850 | Unleaded 95 | 9.3 | 25.3 |
BMW 745d DPF | 4,423 cm3 | 330 | €85,500 | Diesel | 9.0 | 26.1 |
[Source: Auto News]