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2011 Audi A8
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2011 Audi A8
MSRP $99,200 - $103,700
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2012 Mercedes-Benz S-Class
MSRP $108,200 - $236,100
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Mechanical
Engine
Gas V8
Turbocharged Diesel V6 Gas/Electric V6 Turbocharged Gas V8 Turbocharged Gas V12
Displacement
4.2L/254
3.0L/182 3.5L/213 4.6L/285 5.5L/336 5.5L/333 6.0L/365
Fuel System
FSI
Direct Injection Electronic Fuel Injection
Horsepower
372 hp @ 6800 rpm
240 hp @ 3600 rpm 295 Combined hp 429 hp @ 5250 rpm 510 hp @ 5000 rpm 536 hp @ 5500 rpm 621 hp @ 4600 - 5000 rpm
Torque
328 ft-lb @ 3500 rpm
455 ft-lb @ 1600 - 2400 rpm 284 Combined ft-lb 516 ft-lb @ 1800 - 3500 rpm 612 ft-lb @ 1800 - 3500 rpm 590 ft-lb @ 2000 - 4500 rpm 738 ft-lb @ 2300 - 4300 rpm
Steering
Power Steering
Power Steering
Drivetrain
All-Wheel Drive
All-Wheel Drive Rear-Wheel Drive
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission -inc: "Tiptronic" gear selector, dynamic shift program, "sport mode" setting
7G-TRONIC Plus 7-speed automatic transmission 7G-TRONIC 7-speed automatic transmission 5-speed automatic transmission AMG speedshift MCT sport 7-speed automatic transmission 5-speed automatic transmission -inc: AMG SPEEDSHIFT enhancements
Fuel
Fuel
Gasoline
Diesel Hybrid Gasoline
Fuel Consumption: City
12.5 L/100 km
10.2 - 18.4 L/100 km
Fuel Consumption: Highway
7.8 L/100 km
6.3 - 11.2 L/100 km
Fuel Consumption: City/HWY Combined
7.8 - 12.5 L/100 km
6.3 - 18.4 L/100 km
Fuel Capacity
90.0 L
90.1 L
Safety
Driver Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Passenger Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Side Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Side Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Knee Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Seatbelt Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Brake
4 Wheel Disc
4 Wheel Disc
Brake ABS System
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Rollover Protection Bars
Not Available
Not Available
Child Safety Locks
Standard
Standard
Emergency Trunk Release
Standard
Not Available
Driver Restriction Features
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Assistance
Back-Up Camera
Standard
Standard
360 Camera
Not Available
Not Available
Brake Assist
Standard
Standard
Blind Spot Monitor
Standard
Standard
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist
Not Available
Standard
Cross-Traffic Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Parking Aid
Standard
Standard
Automatic Parking
Not Available
Not Available
Tire Pressure Monitor
Not Available
Standard
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Available
Heads-Up Display
Not Available
Not Available
Lighting
Daytime Running Lights
Not Available
Not Available
Automatic Headlights
Standard
Not Available
HID headlights
Standard
Standard
Headlights-Auto-Leveling
Standard
Not Available
Night Vision
Standard
Standard
Integrated Turn Signal Mirrors
Not Available
Standard
Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror
Standard
Standard
Infotainment
AM/FM Stereo
Standard
Standard
HD Radio
Not Available
Standard
Satellite Radio
Standard
Standard
CD Player
Standard
Standard
MP3 Player
Standard
Standard
Auxiliary Audio Input
Standard
Standard
Hard Disk Drive Media Storage
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Seat Audio Controls
Standard
Not Available
Steering Wheel-Audio Controls
Standard
Standard
Navigation System
Standard
Standard
Connectivity
Smart Device Integration
Not Available
Not Available
Apple CarPlay
Not Available
Not Available
Android Auto
Not Available
Not Available
WiFi Hotspot
Not Available
Not Available
Bluetooth Connection
Standard
Standard
Power Outlet
Standard
Not Available
Wireless Charging
Not Available
Not Available
Comfort
Air Conditioning
Standard
Standard
Climate Control
Standard
Standard
Multi-Zone Air Conditioning
Standard
Not Available
Rear Air Conditioning
Standard
Standard
Heated Front Seat(s)
Standard
Standard
Heated Rear Seat(s)
Standard
Standard
Cooled Front Seat(s)
Standard
Standard
Cooled Rear Seat(s)
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Adjustable Lumbar
Standard
Standard
Passenger Adjustable Lumbar
Standard
Standard
Seat-Massage
Not Available
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel
Not Available
Standard
Convenience
Power Windows
Standard
Standard
Power Door Locks
Standard
Standard
Keyless Entry
Standard
Standard
Keyless Start
Standard
Standard
Power Driver Seat
Standard
Standard
Power Passenger Seat
Standard
Standard
Seat Memory
Standard
Standard
Power Mirror(s)
Standard
Standard
Heated Mirrors
Standard
Standard
Mirror Memory
Standard
Standard
Power Folding Mirrors
Standard
Standard
Power Liftgate
Not Available
Not Available
Hands-Free Liftgate
Not Available
Not Available
Remote Trunk Release
Standard
Standard
Remote Engine Start
Not Available
Not Available
Variable Speed Intermittent Wipers
Standard
Standard
Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
Standard
Universal Garage Door Opener
Standard
Standard
Interior
Passenger Capacity
5
5
Front Head Room
945 mm
960 mm
Front Leg Room
1,052 mm
1,064 mm
Front Shoulder Room
1,501 mm
1,501 mm
Rear Head Room
968 mm
978 mm
Rear Leg Room
983 mm
1,074 mm
Rear Shoulder Room
1,468 mm
1,491 mm
Trunk Volume
374 L
549 - 561 L
Front Reading Lamps
Standard
Not Available
Rear Reading Lamps
Standard
Not Available
Exterior
Wheelbase
2,992 mm
3,035 - 3,165 mm
Length, Overall
5,136 mm
5,245 - 5,250 mm
Width, Max w/o mirrors
1,895 mm
1,872 - 1,941 mm
Height, Overall
1,461 mm
1,481 - 1,488 mm
Min Ground Clearance
120 mm
140 - 146 mm
Base Curb Weight
2,000 kg
2,100 - 2,305 kg
Front Tire Size
P255/45R19 P255/45HR18 P265/40R20 TBD
P255/35R20 P255/40R19 P255/45R18
Rear Tire Size
P255/45R19 P255/45HR18 P265/40R20 TBD
P255/35R20 P255/45R19 P255/45R18 P275/35R20 P255/40R19 P275/40R19
Sun/Moon Roof
Standard
Standard
Luggage Rack
Not Available
Not Available
Security
Security System
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobilizer
Standard
Standard
Wheels-Locks
Not Available
Not Available
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