Audi A8 D4 or Audi A8 D5?

2010–2017 vs 2017–present · Sedan vs Sedan

In short

Length: A8 D4 5,267 mm, A8 D5 5,192 mm — a 8 cm difference.
Boot: A8 D4 510 l, A8 D5 505 l.
Lowest consumption: A8 D4 5.9 l/100 km, A8 D5 2.5 l/100 km.
Power: A8 D4 180–445 kW, A8 D5 210–420 kW.
Standard equipment: A8 D4 38 items (Basis), A8 D5 40 items (Basis).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

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

Audi A8 D52017–present · 6 engines · Basis, L, Advance, BusinessSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Audi A8 D42010–2017no listings	Audi A8 D52017–presentno listings
Dimensions
Length	Length5,137 mm–5,267 mm	Length5,172 mm–5,192 mm
Width	Width1,949 mm	Width1,945 mm
Height	Height1,458 mm–1,471 mm	Height1,473 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,992 mm–3,122 mm	Wheelbase2,998 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance115 mm–120 mm	Ground clearance115 mm–120 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume380 l–510 l	Trunk volume390 l–505 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,830 kg–2,180 kg	Curb weight1,895 kg–2,265 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank82 l–90 l	Fuel tank65 l–82 l
Engines
Production years	Production years2010–2017	Production years2017–present
Body type	Body typeSedan	Body typeSedan
Number of engines	Number of engines11	Number of engines6
Power	Power180–445 kW (245–605 hp)	Power210–420 kW (286–571 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)2.0–6.3	Displacement (l)3.0–4.0
Fuel	FuelDiesel, Petrol, Hybrid	FuelDiesel, Petrol, Plug-in hybrid
Gearbox	GearboxAutomatic	GearboxAutomatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainAll-wheel (4x4), Front-wheel	DrivetrainAll-wheel (4x4)
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption5.9 l/100 km · 3.0 TDI quattro	Lowest consumption2.5 l/100 km · 60 TFSI e quattro
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h3.8 s · S8 plus 4.0 TFSI quattro	Best 0–100 km/h3.8 s · S8 4.0 TFSI quattro
Top speed	Top speed305 km/h	Top speed250 km/h
Trim levelsBasis · Basis
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim38 · Basis	Items in the base trim40 · Basis
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim40 · L	Items in the top trim45 · L
Equipment · Comfort11 · 12
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—
Adaptive Cruise Control	Adaptive Cruise Control—	Adaptive Cruise Control✓
Rear Parking Sensors	Rear Parking Sensors✓	Rear Parking Sensors✓
Rear-view Camera	Rear-view Camera—	Rear-view Camera✓
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—
Digital Instrument Cluster	Digital Instrument Cluster—	Digital Instrument Cluster✓
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors✓	Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Air suspension	Air suspension✓	Air suspension✓
Equipment · Interior6 · 6
Leather	Leather✓	Leather✓
Electric Front Seats	Electric Front Seats✓	Electric Front Seats✓
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 · 5
Touchscreen Display	Touchscreen Display—	Touchscreen Display✓
Apple CarPlay	Apple CarPlay—	Apple CarPlay✓
Android Auto	Android Auto—	Android Auto✓
Bluetooth	Bluetooth✓	Bluetooth—
USB Port	USB Port✓	USB Port—
Navigation System	Navigation System✓	Navigation System✓
AUX input	AUX input✓	AUX input—
Remote control via smartphone app	Remote control via smartphone app—	Remote control via smartphone app✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights2 · 1
Xenon/Bi-xenon Headlights	Xenon/Bi-xenon Headlights✓	Xenon/Bi-xenon Headlights—
LED Headlights	LED Headlights—	LED Headlights✓
Daytime Running Lights	Daytime Running Lights✓	Daytime Running Lights—
Equipment · Safety11 · 12
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✓
Autonomous Emergency Braking	Autonomous Emergency Braking—	Autonomous Emergency Braking✓
Lane Keeping Assist	Lane Keeping Assist—	Lane Keeping Assist✓
Traffic Sign Recognition	Traffic Sign Recognition—	Traffic Sign Recognition✓
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 · Exterior2 · 2
Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels✓	Alloy Wheels✓
R18 Wheels	R18 Wheels✓	R18 Wheels✓
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Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Audi A8 D4 or Audi A8 D5?

Length: Audi A8 D4 5,267 mm, Audi A8 D5 5,192 mm (a 75 mm difference). Wheelbase: 3,122 vs 2,998 mm. Boot: 510 vs 505 l.

Which uses less fuel — Audi A8 D4 or Audi A8 D5?

The most frugal Audi A8 D4 uses 5.9 l/100 km (3.0 TDI quattro); the most frugal Audi A8 D5 2.5 l/100 km (60 TFSI e quattro).

Which is more powerful — Audi A8 D4 or Audi A8 D5?

The strongest Audi A8 D4 makes 445 kW (605 hp) (S8 plus 4.0 TFSI quattro); the strongest Audi A8 D5 420 kW (571 hp) (S8 4.0 TFSI quattro).

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