2016 Audi A8 Sedan

2016 A8

Overview
Exterior
Interior
Trims
Safety
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Competition

$81,500 MSRP From
19 mpg AVG, Comb.
4.4 sec. 0-60 MPH
500 hp Max. Power
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Audi A8 is a four to five-seat large-size vehicle in the Luxury Sedan category. For the 2016 model year, there are three trim-lines to choose from with three different gas engines that produce from 333 to 500 horsepower. EPA-estimated annual premium gasoline expense is $3,150 to $4,350, which over the course of five years will cost you $11,250 in extra fuel spending.

Exterior

Exterior Dimensions

Width: 83.1 in
Width W/O Mirrors: 76.7 in
Length: 207.4 in
Height: 57.9 in
Wheelbase: 122.9 in

2016 A8 has a relatively long wheelbase ( 122.9 in) and a wider body structure compared to vehicles of similar length and class. It is relatively heavier, too, with curb weight of 4464 - 4806 lbs.

Interior

First Row Dimensions

Leg Room: 41.4 inHip Room: -Head Room: 37.2 inShoulder Room: 59.1 in

Second Row Dimensions

Leg Room: 42.9 inHip Room: -Head Room: 38.1 - 39.1 inShoulder Room: 57.8 in

Trunk Volume

14.2 ft³

2016 A8 seats from four to five adults. With rear seat leg room stretching as much as 42.9 inches, A8 is more of an executive sedan. On first-row passenger room it falls below average on all four measurements: legs, shoulders, hips, and head room. When it comes to second-row passenger room, A8 ia a class-leader on only one measurement - head - and has a larger than average room for second-row passengers on legs and shoulders. Trunk volume is smaller than average with 14.2 cu. ft.

Full Specifications

Trim	2016 A8 L 3.0T quattro	2016 A8 L 4.0T Sport quattro	2016 A8 L W12 quattro
Starging MSRP	$81,500	$90,500	$137,900
Engine	3.0L V-6 Supercharged	4.0L V-8 Twin-Turbo	6.3L W-12
HP	333 hp	450 hp	500 hp
Drivetrain	All Wheel Drive	All Wheel Drive	All Wheel Drive
0-60 mph	5.5 sec	-	4.4 sec
City	19 MPG	18 MPG	13 MPG
Highway	29 MPG	29 MPG	22 MPG
Combined	22 MPG	22 MPG	16 MPG
Annual Fuel Cost	$3,150	$3,150	$4,350

2016 A8 Sedan comes in three trim levels, with an average price that is $875 less compared to its rivals. With a heavier body, and on average more powerful engine, A8

Safety

Complaints: 10
Recalls: 4

Customers have filed ten complaints, which is less than the average for its rivals. There are also four recalls issued by Audi, which by itself is a relatively low number.