Audi A8 / S8
Prices start at: €93,900 / €129,520
Engines: Pet: 3.0TFSI (310bhp), 4.0TFSI V8 (520bhp, 605bhp), W12 6.3FSI (500bhp). Dsl: 3.0TDI (262bhp), 4.2TDI (310bhp).
Bodystyle: Saloon (also LWB version).
Plus Points: Much better car since the major revision. Lots of room in cabin; big-drive engines; technology.
Minus Points: Bland car that yields to A6 on handling and, especially price. Hard to argue for it against A6. Depreciation.
Best Buy: 3.0TDi diesel 262bhp
Final Answer: Yes, well worth a drive.
Motorshow says: 
(4 / 5)
Prices & Specs
| Make | Model | Version | Road Tax | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Audi | A8 | 3.0 TFSI SE | E | € 93,900 |
| Audi | A8 | 3.0 TDI SE | C | € 95,100 |
| Audi | A8 | 3.0 TFSI SE EXECUTIVE | E | € 98,000 |
| Audi | A8 | 3.0 TFSI SE LWB | E | € 98,400 |
| Audi | A8 | 3.0 TDI SE EXECUTIVE | C | € 99,200 |
| Audi | A8 | 3.0 TDI SE LWB | C | € 99,600 |
| Audi | A8 | 3.0 TFSI SE EXECUTIVE LWB | E | € 102,500 |
| Audi | A8 | 3.0 TDI SE EXECUTIVE LWB | D | € 103,700 |
| Audi | A8 | 4.2 TDI SE | E | € 121,900 |
| Audi | A8 | 4.2 TDI SE EXECUTIVE | F | € 126,000 |
| Audi | A8 | 4.2 TDI SE LWB | E | € 126,400 |
| Audi | A8 | 4.2 TDI SE EXECUTIVE LWB | F | € 130,500 |
| Audi | A8 | 6.3 FSI LWB | G | € 159,600 |
| Make | Model | Version | Road Tax | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Audi | S8 | 4.0 TFSI | F | € 129,520 |
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