2016 Audi S8

At a Glance

Pricing $81,500 - $137,900
Drive Types AWD
Engines 3.0l V6 S, 3.0l V6 T D, 4.0l V8 T, 6.3l W12
Transmissions A8
Fuel Economy 14-19 (city), 22-29 (highway)

Audi's flagship sedan is the A8. The A8 stands apart from other large luxury sedans with its all-aluminum construction and standard all-wheel-drive. The A8 is offered in two lengths. At 202 inches in length, the standard A8 is no small car, but the longer A8L adds another 5 inches of wheelbase and length. This greatly increases legroom in the second row of seats. The A8 is loaded with standard features and amenities, but still offers a healthy list of options and packages to allow owners to customize it as far as their budgets will allow. Notable options include a panoramic sunroof, four-zone climate control, power-closing doors and a 19-speaker Bang & Olufsen sound system. Most A8 models equip powerful V6 and V8 engines, but the W12 includes a decidedly unique engine configuration.

What Changed:

New S8 plus model with 605-bhp.

Model/Trim/Package Engine Original MSRP
A8 L 3.0T 3.0l V6 S (333-bhp) A8 AWD $81,500
A8 L TDI 3.0l V6 T D (240-bhp) A8 AWD $85,200
A8 L 4.0T 4.0l V8 T (450-bhp) A8 AWD $90,500
A8 L W12 6.3l W12 (500-bhp) A8 AWD $137,900
S8 plus 4.0l V8 T (605-bhp) A8 AWD $114,900