Audi A8 D3 or Audi A8 D4?

2002–2010 vs 2010–2017 · Sedan vs Sedan

In short

Length: A8 D3 5,192 mm, A8 D4 5,267 mm — a 8 cm difference.
Boot: A8 D3 500 l, A8 D4 510 l.
Lowest consumption: A8 D3 8 l/100 km, A8 D4 5.9 l/100 km.
Power: A8 D3 154–331 kW, A8 D4 180–445 kW.
Standard equipment: A8 D3 38 items (Basis), A8 D4 38 items (Basis).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

Audi A8 D32002–2010 · 11 engines · Basis, Exclusive, Lang, S8Specifications →Listings →

Audi A8 D42010–2017 · 11 engines · Basis, L, S line, Sport ExecutiveSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Audi A8 D32002–2010no listings	Audi A8 D42010–2017no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length5,051 mm–5,192 mm	Length5,137 mm–5,267 mm
Width	Width1,894 mm	Width1,949 mm
Height	Height1,444 mm–1,455 mm	Height1,458 mm–1,471 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,944 mm–3,074 mm	Wheelbase2,992 mm–3,122 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance115 mm–120 mm	Ground clearance115 mm–120 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume500 l	Trunk volume380 l–510 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,750 kg–2,070 kg	Curb weight1,830 kg–2,180 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank90 l	Fuel tank82 l–90 l
Engines
Production years	Production years2002–2010	Production years2010–2017
Body type	Body typeSedan	Body typeSedan
Number of engines	Number of engines11	Number of engines11
Power	Power154–331 kW (209–450 hp)	Power180–445 kW (245–605 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)2.8–6.0	Displacement (l)2.0–6.3
Fuel	FuelDiesel, Petrol	FuelDiesel, Petrol, Hybrid
Gearbox	GearboxAutomatic	GearboxAutomatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainAll-wheel (4x4), Front-wheel	DrivetrainAll-wheel (4x4), Front-wheel
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption8 l/100 km · 3.0 TDI quattro	Lowest consumption5.9 l/100 km · 3.0 TDI quattro
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h5.1 s · S8 5.2 FSI quattro	Best 0–100 km/h3.8 s · S8 plus 4.0 TFSI quattro
Top speed	Top speed250 km/h	Top speed305 km/h
Trim levelsBasis · Basis
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim38 · Basis	Items in the base trim38 · Basis
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim39 · Exclusive	Items in the top trim40 · L
Equipment · Comfort10 · 11
Multi-zone Climate Control	Multi-zone Climate Control✓	Multi-zone Climate Control✓
Rear Air Vents	Rear Air Vents✓	Rear Air Vents✓
Cruise Control	Cruise Control✓	Cruise Control✓
Rear Parking Sensors	Rear Parking Sensors—	Rear Parking Sensors✓
Front Power Windows	Front Power Windows✓	Front Power Windows—
Rear Power Windows	Rear Power Windows✓	Rear Power Windows—
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering✓
Keyless Entry	Keyless Entry✓	Keyless Entry✓
Push-button Start	Push-button Start—	Push-button Start✓
Power Tailgate	Power Tailgate—	Power Tailgate✓
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Multifunction Steering Wheel✓	Multifunction Steering Wheel✓
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors✓	Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Air suspension	Air suspension✓	Air suspension✓
Equipment · Interior7 · 6
Leather	Leather✓	Leather✓
Electric Front Seats	Electric Front Seats✓	Electric Front Seats✓
Front Seats Lumbar Support	Front Seats Lumbar Support✓	Front Seats Lumbar Support—
Heated Front Seats	Heated Front Seats✓	Heated Front Seats✓
Driver's Seat Memory	Driver's Seat Memory✓	Driver's Seat Memory✓
Leather Steering Wheel	Leather Steering Wheel✓	Leather Steering Wheel✓
Front centre armrest	Front centre armrest✓	Front centre armrest✓
Equipment · Multimedia4 · 4
Audio System	Audio System✓	Audio System—
Bluetooth	Bluetooth✓	Bluetooth✓
USB Port	USB Port—	USB Port✓
Navigation System	Navigation System✓	Navigation System✓
AUX input	AUX input✓	AUX input✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights4 · 2
Xenon/Bi-xenon Headlights	Xenon/Bi-xenon Headlights✓	Xenon/Bi-xenon Headlights✓
Rain Sensor	Rain Sensor✓	Rain Sensor—
Light Sensor	Light Sensor✓	Light Sensor—
Daytime Running Lights	Daytime Running Lights—	Daytime Running Lights✓
Headlight Washers	Headlight Washers✓	Headlight Washers—
Equipment · Safety8 · 11
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag✓	Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag	Front Passenger Airbag✓	Front Passenger Airbag✓
Front Side Airbags	Front Side Airbags✓	Front Side Airbags✓
Curtain Airbags	Curtain Airbags✓	Curtain Airbags✓
Driver's Knee Airbag	Driver's Knee Airbag—	Driver's Knee Airbag✓
Rear Isofix Mounts	Rear Isofix Mounts✓	Rear Isofix Mounts✓
Brake assist (BAS)	Brake assist (BAS)✓	Brake assist (BAS)✓
Hill Start Assist	Hill Start Assist—	Hill Start Assist✓
ABS	ABS✓	ABS✓
Electronic Stability Control (ESP)	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓
Tyre Pressure Monitoring	Tyre Pressure Monitoring—	Tyre Pressure Monitoring✓
Equipment · Anti-theft2 · 2
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior3 · 2
Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels✓	Alloy Wheels✓
R17 Wheels	R17 Wheels✓	R17 Wheels—
R18 Wheels	R18 Wheels—	R18 Wheels✓
Compact spare wheel	Compact spare wheel✓	Compact spare wheel—
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Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Audi A8 D3 or Audi A8 D4?

Length: Audi A8 D4 5,267 mm, Audi A8 D3 5,192 mm (a 75 mm difference). Wheelbase: 3,122 vs 3,074 mm. Boot: 510 vs 500 l.

Which uses less fuel — Audi A8 D3 or Audi A8 D4?

The most frugal Audi A8 D3 uses 8 l/100 km (3.0 TDI quattro); the most frugal Audi A8 D4 5.9 l/100 km (3.0 TDI quattro).

Which is more powerful — Audi A8 D3 or Audi A8 D4?

The strongest Audi A8 D3 makes 331 kW (450 hp) (6.0 W12 quattro); the strongest Audi A8 D4 445 kW (605 hp) (S8 plus 4.0 TFSI quattro).

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