Everything on the Audi A8, for used buyers and research. 9 variants. Side-by-side specs, ANCAP safety, fuel economy, towing capacity, warranty and running costs. Specifications are sourced from Audi's original Australian brochures for this generation; new-car pricing is no longer shown as it is no longer sold new.
Data checked: specs 10 Sep 2026
Discontinued. The Audi A8 generations listed on this page are no longer sold new in Australia. Specifications are kept for reference and used-buyer research; pricing is no longer shown as it is not a current new-car offer.
9 variants of the Audi A8 are on sale in Australia. Tap to compare them side-by-side, then tap any variant for its full specs.
The 2016 Audi A8 3.0 TDI quattro is a D4-generation luxury sedan sold in Australia, powered by a 3.0L turbocharged V6 diesel engine producing 193kW and 580Nm, sent through an 8-speed tiptronic automatic to all four wheels via quattro. Audi's official ADR 81/02 combined-cycle figure is 5.9L/100km with 155g/km CO2. 0-100km/h takes 5.9 seconds, with a governed top speed of 250km/h and a gross vehicle mass of 2,570kg.
Configure the A8 3.0 TDI quattroThe 2010 Audi A8 4.2 TDI quattro is the range-topping diesel D4-generation luxury sedan sold in Australia, powered by a 4.2L turbocharged V8 diesel engine producing 258kW and 800Nm, sent through an 8-speed tiptronic automatic to all four wheels via quattro. Audi's official ADR 81/02 combined-cycle figure is 7.6L/100km with 199g/km CO2. 0-100km/h takes 5.5 seconds, with a governed top speed of 250km/h.
Configure the A8 4.2 TDI quattroThe 2010 Audi A8 4.2 FSI quattro is a D4-generation luxury sedan sold in Australia, powered by a 4.2L naturally aspirated V8 petrol engine producing 273kW and 445Nm, sent through an 8-speed tiptronic automatic to all four wheels via quattro. Audi's official ADR 81/02 combined-cycle figure is 9.5L/100km with 219g/km CO2. 0-100km/h takes 5.7 seconds, with a governed top speed of 250km/h.
Configure the A8 4.2 FSI quattroThe 2018 Audi A8 55 TFSI quattro tiptronic is the petrol A8 as launched in Australia, powered by a 2,995cc V6 turbo-petrol with 48V mild-hybrid assistance producing 250kW from 5,000-6,400rpm and 500Nm from 1,370-4,500rpm, through an 8-speed tiptronic and quattro all-wheel drive. Audi claims 5.6 seconds 0-100km/h and 8.2L/100km combined with 186g/km CO2 on the ADR 81/02 cycle (19-inch wheel basis); no top speed figure is published. Unladen weight is 1,995kg on Audi's EC basis. Equipment is shared with the diesel 50 TDI: adaptive air suspension, a self-locking centre differential, Audi pre-sense front AEB, adaptive cruise control with lane guidance assist, a 12.3-inch virtual cockpit, MMI navigation plus and a 17-speaker Bang & Olufsen 3D Sound System. Transcribed from Audi Australia's own June 2018 specification guide.
Configure the A8 55 TFSI quattro tiptronicThe 2023 Audi A8 50 TDI quattro is the short-wheelbase diesel flagship sedan in Audi Australia's A8 range, sold alongside the long-wheelbase A8 L and the petrol S8 from the same specification guide. A 2,967cc V6 turbo-diesel with 48V mild-hybrid assistance makes 210kW from 3,500-4,000rpm and 600Nm from 1,750-3,250rpm, driving through an 8-speed tiptronic and quattro all-wheel drive. Audi quotes 5.9 seconds to 100km/h, a 250km/h limited top speed and 6.6L/100km with 175g/km CO2 on the ADR 81/02 combined cycle on the standard 20-inch wheels. Unladen weight is 2,095kg on Audi's EC basis (includes a 75kg driver and a 90%-full tank). Standard equipment runs to adaptive air suspension, Audi pre-sense front autonomous emergency braking, 360-degree cameras, a 12.3-inch Audi virtual cockpit, MMI navigation plus with a 10.1-inch touchscreen, a 17-speaker 730W Bang & Olufsen 3D Sound System and a 5-year unlimited-kilometre warranty. Transcribed from Audi Australia's own MY23 specification guide.
Configure the A8 50 TDI quattroThe 2023 Audi A8 L 50 TDI quattro is the long-wheelbase diesel flagship in Audi Australia's A8 range. It shares its 2,967cc V6 turbo-diesel MHEV powertrain with the standard A8 -- 210kW from 3,500-4,000rpm, 600Nm from 1,750-3,250rpm, an 8-speed tiptronic and quattro all-wheel drive -- with the same 5.9-second 0-100km/h claim and 250km/h top speed, but a slightly higher combined fuel figure of 6.7L/100km and 175g/km CO2 on the ADR 81/02 cycle. Unladen weight is 2,120kg on Audi's EC basis. The long wheelbase brings standard equipment the short A8 does without: all-wheel Dynamic steering and heated rear outer seats are included rather than optional. Otherwise the cars share their 12.3-inch virtual cockpit, MMI navigation plus, adaptive air suspension and 17-speaker Bang & Olufsen 3D Sound System. Transcribed from Audi Australia's own MY23 specification guide, which does not publish exterior dimensions.
Configure the A8 L 50 TDI quattroThe 2018 Audi A8 50 TDI quattro tiptronic is the diesel A8 as launched in Australia, powered by a 2,967cc V6 turbo-diesel with 48V mild-hybrid assistance producing 210kW from 3,750-4,000rpm and 600Nm from 1,250-3,250rpm, through an 8-speed tiptronic and quattro all-wheel drive. Audi claims 5.9 seconds 0-100km/h and 5.9L/100km combined with 154g/km CO2 on the ADR 81/02 cycle (19-inch wheel basis); no top speed figure is published in this document. Unladen weight is 2,050kg on Audi's EC basis. Standard equipment includes adaptive air suspension, a self-locking centre differential, Audi pre-sense front autonomous emergency braking, adaptive cruise control with lane guidance assist, a 12.3-inch Audi virtual cockpit, MMI navigation plus with a 10.1-inch touchscreen and a 17-speaker Bang & Olufsen 3D Sound System. Transcribed from Audi Australia's own June 2018 specification guide, which also covers the long-wheelbase A8 L but only splits out its acceleration and fuel figures, not its weight -- so this row records the standard-wheelbase car.
Configure the A8 50 TDI quattro tiptronicThe 2010 Audi A8 3.0 TDI quattro is a D4-generation luxury sedan sold in Australia, powered by a 3.0L turbocharged V6 diesel engine producing 184kW and 550Nm, sent through an 8-speed tiptronic automatic to all four wheels via quattro. Audi's official ADR 81/02 combined-cycle figure is 6.6L/100km with 176g/km CO2. 0-100km/h takes 6.6 seconds, with a governed top speed of 250km/h. Audi's D4-era A8 launch specification sheet does not publish mass, dimensions, boot volume or towing figures for any grade.
Configure the A8 3.0 TDI quattroThe 2016 Audi A8 4.2 TDI quattro is the range-topping diesel D4-generation luxury sedan sold in Australia, powered by a 4.2L turbocharged V8 diesel engine producing 283kW and 850Nm, sent through an 8-speed tiptronic automatic to all four wheels via quattro. Audi's official ADR 81/02 combined-cycle figure is 7.4L/100km with 194g/km CO2. 0-100km/h takes 4.7 seconds, with a governed top speed of 250km/h and a gross vehicle mass of 2,705kg.
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