Audi: S8 vs A8 (2024-2025)
S8A8
POWER & DRIVE
-Mild hybrid technology (MHEV)
Petrol engine 4.0 TFSI V8 420 kW (571 hp)Petrol engine 3.0 TFSI V6 250 kW (340 hp)
Petrol engine 4.0 TFSI V8 338 kW (460 hp)
-Diesel engine 3.0 TDI V6 210 kW (286 hp)
8-speed automatic gearbox (AT)8-speed automatic gearbox (AT)
All-wheel driveAll-wheel drive
Self-locking center differentialSelf-locking center differential
Sports rear differentialSports rear differential
STEERING & SUSPENSION
Predictive active suspensionPredictive active suspension
Air suspensionAir suspension
Adaptive dampersAdaptive dampers
All-wheel steeringAll-wheel steering
Dynamic (active) steeringDynamic (active) steering
Ceramic brakes-
DRIVER ASSISTANCE
Highly automated driving assist (Adaptive cruise assist)Highly automated driving assist (Adaptive cruise assist)
Traffic jam assistTraffic jam assist
Cruise controlCruise control
Adaptive cruise controlAdaptive cruise control
Predictive efficiency assistPredictive efficiency assist
Speed limiterSpeed limiter
Forward collision avoidance and mitigation (Audi pre sense front)Forward collision avoidance and mitigation (Audi pre sense front)
Emergency evasion assistEmergency evasion assist
Oncoming collision avoidance when turning at an intersection (Turn assist)Oncoming collision avoidance when turning at an intersection (Turn assist)
Front cross-traffic assist (Intersection assist)Front cross-traffic assist (Intersection assist)
Lane departure warningLane departure warning
Lane departure avoidanceLane departure avoidance
Lane centering assistLane centering assist
Blind-spot collision avoidanceBlind-spot collision avoidance
Rear cross-traffic assistRear cross-traffic assist
Automated emergency-stop assist (Emergency assist)Automated emergency-stop assist (Emergency assist)
Night vision systemNight vision system
PARKING & MANEUVERING
Partially automated parking aid (Park assist)Partially automated parking aid (Park assist)
Highly automated parking aid (Park assist plus)Highly automated parking aid (Park assist plus)
Remote parking controlRemote parking control
Surround-view camera systemSurround-view camera system
-Rear view camera
PASSIVE SAFETY
Safe exit warningSafe exit warning
Preventive occupant protection under emergency braking or instabilityPreventive occupant protection under emergency braking or instability
Preventive occupant protection in imminent front collisionPreventive occupant protection in imminent front collision
Preventive occupant protection in imminent rear collisionPreventive occupant protection in imminent rear collision
Driver front airbagDriver front airbag
Passenger front airbagPassenger front airbag
Side airbags in frontSide airbags in front
Side airbags in rearSide airbags in rear
Center airbag in frontCenter airbag in front
Curtain airbagsCurtain airbags
Seat belt reminder in front
Seat belt reminder in rear
Seat belt reminder in front
Seat belt reminder in rear
Active head restraints in frontActive head restraints in front
Comfort head restraints in rearComfort head restraints in rear
EXTERIOR EQUIPMENT
Panoramic sunroofPanoramic sunroof
-Tires 235/55 R18
Tires 235/50 R19
Tires 245/40 R19
Tires 235/50 R19
Tires 245/40 R19
Tires 255/45 R19
Tires 265/40 R20Tires 265/40 R20
Tires 265/35 R21Tires 265/35 R21
INTERIOR EQUIPMENT
Individual-contour seats in front
Individual-contour seats in front, sport design
Comfort seats in front
Individual-contour seats in front
Individual-contour seats in front, sport design
Seat upholstery in Valcona leatherSeat upholstery in Valcona leather
Seat upholstery in Valetta leather
CLIMATE & COMFORT
4-zone automatic air conditioning2-zone automatic air conditioning
4-zone automatic air conditioning
Auxiliary heating and ventilationAuxiliary heating and ventilation
Heated surfaces in frontHeated surfaces in front
Heated surfaces in rearHeated surfaces in rear
Power driver seatPower driver seat
Power front passenger seatPower front passenger seat
Driver seat position memoryDriver seat position memory
Front passenger seat position memoryFront passenger seat position memory
Power rear seatsPower rear seats
Heated steering wheelHeated steering wheel
Heated front seatsHeated front seats
Heated rear seatsHeated rear seats
Ventilated front seatsVentilated front seats
Ventilated rear seatsVentilated rear seats
Massage front seatsMassage front seats
Massage rear seatsMassage rear seats
Rear passenger lumbar support, outer seats, pneumatic, 4-wayRear passenger lumbar support, outer seats, pneumatic, 4-way
Acoustic windscreenAcoustic windscreen
Acoustic side windowsAcoustic side windows
Heat-insulating side windowsHeat-insulating side windows
Active Noise CancellationActive Noise Cancellation
LIGHTS & VISIBILITY
HD Matrix LED headlightsHD Matrix LED headlights
Digital Matrix LED headlightsDigital Matrix LED headlights
Smart high-beam assistSmart high-beam assist
OLED rear lightsOLED rear lights
Dynamic turn signals in frontDynamic turn signals in front
Light animation in frontLight animation in front
Heated windscreen
Heated windscreen, wireless
Heated windscreen
Heated windscreen, wireless
Auto-dimming exterior mirrorsAuto-dimming exterior mirrors
Exterior mirror position memoryExterior mirror position memory
Adaptive windscreen wiperAdaptive windscreen wiper
ACCESS & EXIT
Keyless entryKeyless entry
Keyless startKeyless start
Power tailgatePower tailgate
Soft-close doorsSoft-close doors
Digital vehicle key (smartphone)Digital vehicle key (smartphone)
STORAGE & UTILITY
Cool box (Audi exclusive)
Refrigerator with bar compartment (Audi exclusive)
Cool box (Audi exclusive)
Refrigerator with bar compartment (Audi exclusive)
230-volt socket230-volt socket
DRIVER INFORMATION
Audi virtual cockpit plusAudi virtual cockpit
Audi virtual cockpit plus
Head-up displayHead-up display
Traffic sign recognitionTraffic sign recognition
Loose-wheel warningLoose-wheel warning
INFOTAINMENT & CONNECTIVITY
MMI navigation plus with MMI touch responseMMI navigation plus with MMI touch response
Bang & Olufsen 3D Advanced sound system
Bang & Olufsen 3D Premium sound system
Audi sound system
Bang & Olufsen 3D Advanced sound system
Bang & Olufsen 3D Premium sound system
Rear Seat EntertainmentRear Seat Entertainment
Rear center consoleRear center console
Rear Seat Remote (portable controller)Rear Seat Remote (portable controller)
Smartphone interfaceSmartphone interface
Smartphone wireless chargerSmartphone wireless charger
Audi music interfaceAudi music interface
Audi phone box
Audi phone box in rear
Audi phone box
Audi phone box in rear
Garage door openerGarage door opener
VEHICLE SECURITY
Exterior mirror electric foldingExterior mirror electric folding
Anti-theft alarm systemAnti-theft alarm system
Vehicle tracking system (Audi connect)Preparation for vehicle tracking system
Vehicle tracking system (Audi connect)
OTHER FEATURES
48-volt electrical system with active battery cooling48-volt battery
48-volt electrical system with active battery cooling