Audi A8 D5
The Audi A8 D5 (since 2017): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 74 versions in the European Union, the United Kingdom, the United States, and Canada.
Model codes: 4N
Dimensions, weights and capacity
| Specification | Europe | North America | Wikipedia |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | |||
| Length | 5,140–5,320 mm RDW | 5,120–5,300 mm TC | 5,172–5,422 mm |
| Width | 1,950 mm RDW | 1,950 mm TC | 1,945 mm |
| Height | 1,440–1,490 mm RDW | 1,460–1,470 mm TC | 1,485 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,990–3,130 mm RDW | 2,990–3,130 mm TC | 2,998–3,258 mm |
| Front track | 1,622–1,645 mm ASTRA | 1,630–1,640 mm TC | – |
| Rear track | 1,610–1,633 mm ASTRA | 1,620–1,630 mm TC | – |
| Weights and towing | |||
| Kerb weight | 1,895–2,380 kg RDW | 1,985–2,410 kg TC | – |
| Mass in running order | 1,995–2,480 kg RDW | – | – |
| Gross vehicle weight | 2,590–2,950 kg RDW | – | – |
| Towing, braked trailer | 2,300 kg RDW | – | – |
| Towing, unbraked trailer | 750 kg RDW | – | – |
| Seats and space | |||
| Seats | 4–5 RDW | – | – |
| Doors | 4 RDW | – | – |
| Luggage space (EPA) | – | 368–425 L EPA | – |
| Passenger space (EPA) | – | 3,030–3,143 L EPA | – |
| Performance | |||
| Top speed | 250–305 km/h RDW | – | – |
| Torque | 500–900 Nm ASTRA | – | – |
| Electric motor power | – | 100 kW NRCan | – |
| Electric | |||
| Battery capacity (usable) | – | – | 14.1 kWh |
| Charging time at 240 V | – | 2.4 h EPA | – |
Tyre sizes (most common first): 265/40R20, 235/50R19, 255/45R19, 235/55R18, 235/60R17, 265/35R21
Ranges cover the generation’s versions and body styles; European and North American versions can differ. Sources: RDW type approvals (Netherlands), Transport Canada vehicle specifications, Wikipedia, ASTRA type approvals (Switzerland), US EPA fuel economy data, Natural Resources Canada, Traficom type approvals (Finland). Wikipedia figures are used under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Reliability and owner reports
UK MOT: first-time pass rate by age
| Age at test | Pass rate | UK average | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 years | 93.9% (92.5–95.0) | 92.2% | 1,377 |
| 4–5 years | 94.5% (93.7–95.2) | 91.0% | 3,582 |
| 6–8 years | 95.0% (93.4–96.2) | 86.4% | 897 |
What the MOT finds
| Area | This model | UK average, same ages |
|---|---|---|
| Tyres | 17.8% | 24.0% |
| Brakes | 9.0% | 15.3% |
| Visibility (glass, mirrors, wipers) | 3.3% | 6.2% |
| Suspension | 1.6% | 5.4% |
| Lights and electrics | 1.1% | 5.2% |
First MOT test of each car per year in 2022–2024, from the DVSA’s anonymised test results; only ages with at least 500 tests are shown. The figure in brackets is the 95% confidence interval; green or red means clearly above or below the UK average. The second table shows how often an item was noted (defect or advisory) in each area, against the UK average for cars of the same ages. DVSA anonymised MOT tests (Open Government Licence)
Owner complaints to NHTSA (US)
24 complaints for model years 2019–2021. 1 crash · 1 fire
Complaints are reported by owners and not checked by NHTSA; they are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular models have more. NHTSA owner complaints
All 74 versions of the Audi A8 D5
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European Union 49 versions
New cars registered in the EU (plus Norway and Iceland), from the European Environment Agency. Figures on the NEDC procedure until 2020 and on WLTP from 2021; versions are grouped by engine and power, with their number of registrations.
| Years and version | Engine | Power | Fuel | Consumption (combined) | CO₂ | Electric range | EU registrations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021–2025 | 3.0 L | 250 kW (340 PS) | Plug-in hybrid | 1.9–2.5 L/100 km WLTP21.1–22.9 kWh/100 km WLTP | 44–64 g/km | 51–61 km | 4,615 |
| 2021–2025 | 3.0 L | 210 kW (286 PS) | Hybrid | 7.3–7.5 L/100 km WLTP | 192–195 g/km | – | 6,342 |
| 2021–2025 | 4.0 L | 420 kW (571 PS) | Hybrid | 10.7–11.6 L/100 km WLTP | 261–266 g/km | – | 2,049 |
| 2021–2025 | 3.0 L | 250 kW (340 PS) | Hybrid | 9.3–9.9 L/100 km WLTP | 215–225 g/km | – | 1,107 |
| 2021–2025 | 4.0 L | 338 kW (460 PS) | Hybrid | 11.3–11.9 L/100 km WLTP | 263–271 g/km | – | 518 |
| 2022–2025 | 4.0 L | 420 kW (571 PS) | Petrol | – | 275–283 g/km | – | 26 |
| 2024 | 3.0 L | 250 kW (340 PS) | Petrol | 4.4 L/100 km WLTP | 216 g/km | – | 17 |
| 2021–2024 | 3.0 L | 210 kW (286 PS) | Diesel | 7.1–7.2 L/100 km WLTP | 190 g/km | – | 172 |
| 2022 | 4.0 L | 338 kW (460 PS) | Petrol | – | 283 g/km | – | 16 |
| 2022 | 3.0 L | 250 kW (340 PS) | Petrol | – | 242 g/km | – | 15 |
| 2021 | 4.0 L | 320 kW (435 PS) | Hybrid | 8.5 L/100 km WLTP | 222 g/km | – | 160 |
| 2021 | 3.0 L | 250 kW (340 PS) | Petrol | 9.6 L/100 km WLTP21.1 kWh/100 km WLTP | 127 g/km | 44 km | 94 |
| 2021 | 4.0 L | 420 kW (571 PS) | Petrol | 11.5 L/100 km WLTP | 294 g/km | – | 50 |
| 2021 | 4.0 L | 338 kW (460 PS) | Petrol | – | – | – | 34 |
| 2021 | 4.0 L | 338 kW (460 PS) | Petrol | 11.3 L/100 km WLTP | 270 g/km | – | 34 |
| 2021 | 4.0 L | 420 kW (571 PS) | Petrol | – | – | – | 30 |
| 2021 | 2.0 L | 195 kW (265 PS) | Petrol | – | – | – | 16 |
| 2017–2020 | 3.0 L | 210 kW (286 PS) | Hybrid | – | 150–158 g/km | – | 4,318 |
| 2020 | 3.0 L | 250 kW (340 PS) | Plug-in hybrid | 21.1 kWh/100 km NEDC | 64 g/km | 50 km | 1,464 |
| 2020 | 4.0 L | 420 kW (571 PS) | Hybrid | – | 261 g/km | – | 880 |
| 2020 | 4.0 L | 320 kW (435 PS) | Hybrid | – | 190 g/km | – | 741 |
| 2017–2020 | 3.0 L | 210 kW (286 PS) | Diesel | – | 152–157 g/km | – | 10,240 |
| 2020 | 3.0 L | 250 kW (340 PS) | Hybrid | 23.0 kWh/100 km NEDC | 186 g/km | – | 410 |
| 2017–2020 | 3.0 L | 250 kW (340 PS) | Petrol | – | 178–186 g/km | – | 4,055 |
| 2020 | 4.0 L | 338 kW (460 PS) | Hybrid | – | 252 g/km | – | 82 |
| 2020 | 4.0 L | 420 kW (571 PS) | Petrol | – | 399 g/km | – | 52 |
| 2019–2020 | 4.0 L | 420 kW (571 PS) | Petrol | – | 361–377 g/km | – | 94 |
| 2019–2020 | 4.0 L | 338 kW (460 PS) | Petrol | – | 336 g/km | – | 64 |
| 2020 | 3.0 L | 60 kW (82 PS) | Plug-in hybrid | 20.8 kWh/100 km NEDC | 59 g/km | 52 km | 32 |
| 2020 | 2.0 L | 195 kW (265 PS) | Petrol | – | 268 g/km | – | 20 |
| 2019–2020 | 4.0 L | 320 kW (435 PS) | Diesel | – | 210–256 g/km | – | 29 |
| 2019 | 3.0 L | 210 kW (286 PS) | Diesel | 24.6 kWh/100 km NEDC | 156 g/km | – | 5,486 |
| 2019 | 3.0 L | 250 kW (340 PS) | Hybrid | – | 182 g/km | – | 270 |
| 2019 | 3.0 L | 250 kW (340 PS) | Plug-in hybrid | – | 89 g/km | – | 246 |
| 2017–2019 | 3.0 L | 193 kW (262 PS) | Diesel | – | 155 g/km | – | 4,334 |
| 2018 | 3.0 L | 210 kW (286 PS) | Other fuel | – | 150 g/km | – | 204 |
| 2017–2018 | 4.0 L | 445 kW (605 PS) | Petrol | – | 231 g/km | – | 2,812 |
| 2018 | 3.0 L | 250 kW (340 PS) | Other fuel | – | 180 g/km | – | 34 |
| 2017–2018 | 4.0 L | 382 kW (519 PS) | Petrol | – | 218 g/km | – | 180 |
| 2017–2018 | 4.0 L | 320 kW (435 PS) | Petrol | – | 211 g/km | – | 176 |
| 2017 | 4.1 L | 283 kW (385 PS) | Diesel | – | 193 g/km | – | 766 |
| 2017 | 3.0 L | 315 kW (428 PS) | Diesel | – | 152 g/km | – | 66 |
| 2017 | 4.1 L | 425 kW (578 PS) | Diesel | – | 193 g/km | – | 44 |
| 2017 | 3.0 L | 290 kW (394 PS) | Diesel | – | 153 g/km | – | 42 |
| 2017 | 6.3 L | 368 kW (500 PS) | Petrol | – | 255 g/km | – | 42 |
| 2017 | 3.0 L | 190 kW (258 PS) | Diesel | – | 155 g/km | – | 34 |
| 2017 | 3.0 L | 155 kW (211 PS) | Diesel | – | 155 g/km | – | 16 |
| 2017 | 4.0 L | 480 kW (653 PS) | Petrol | – | 208 g/km | – | 10 |
| 2017 | 4.0 L | 668 kW (908 PS) | Petrol | – | 231 g/km | – | 10 |
United Kingdom 15 versions
New cars on sale in the UK, from the Vehicle Certification Agency. NEDC figures until 2018 and WLTP figures after; years are the editions a version appeared in.
| Years and version | Engine | Power | Fuel | Gearbox | Consumption (combined) | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025–202650 TDI quattro 286PS | 3.0 L | 210 kW (286 PS) | Hybrid | 8-speed automatic | 7.0–7.6 L/100 km WLTP | 184–200 g/km |
| 2025–202655 TFSI quattro 340PS | 3.0 L | 250 kW (340 PS) | Hybrid | 8-speed automatic | 9.4–10.1 L/100 km WLTP | 212–230 g/km |
| 2025–2026S8 TFSI quattro 571PS | 4.0 L | 420 kW (571 PS) | Hybrid | 8-speed automatic | 11.5–11.6 L/100 km WLTP | 260–262 g/km |
| 201850 TDI quattro 286PS LWB 20'' wheels | 2.0 L | 210 kW (286 PS) | Diesel | 8-speed automatic | 5.8 L/100 km NEDC | 152 g/km |
| 201850 TDI quattro 286PS 18'' wheels | 3.0 L | 210 kW (286 PS) | Diesel | 8-speed automatic | 5.6 L/100 km NEDC | 145 g/km |
| 201850 TDI quattro 286PS 19'' wheels · 50 TDI quattro 286PS LWB 19'' wheels | 3.0 L | 210 kW (286 PS) | Diesel | 8-speed automatic | 5.8 L/100 km NEDC | 150 g/km |
| 201850 TDI quattro 286PS 20'' wheels | 3.0 L | 210 kW (286 PS) | Diesel | 8-speed automatic | 5.8 L/100 km NEDC | 152 g/km |
| 201850 TDI quattro 286PS LWB 18'' wheels | 3.0 L | 210 kW (286 PS) | Diesel | 8-speed automatic | 5.6 L/100 km NEDC | 146 g/km |
| 201855 TFSI quattro 340PS 18'' wheels · 55 TFSI quattro 340PS LWB 18'' wheels | 3.0 L | 250 kW (340 PS) | Petrol | 8-speed automatic | 7.7 L/100 km NEDC | 175 g/km |
| 201855 TFSI quattro 340PS 19'' wheels · 55 TFSI quattro 340PS LWB 19'' wheels | 3.0 L | 250 kW (340 PS) | Petrol | 8-speed automatic | 7.9 L/100 km NEDC | 180 g/km |
| 201855 TFSI quattro 340PS 20'' wheels · 55 TFSI quattro 340PS LWB 20'' wheels | 3.0 L | 250 kW (340 PS) | Petrol | 8-speed automatic | 8.0 L/100 km NEDC | 182 g/km |
| 20173.0 TDI V6 262PS SWB Stop-Start 8speed Tiptronic 21'' wheels | 3.0 L | 193 kW (262 PS) | Diesel | 8-speed automatic | 6.0 L/100 km NEDC | 157 g/km |
| 20174.2 TDI V8 quattro 385PS SWB Stop-Start 8speed Tiptronic 18'' wheels | 4.1 L | 283 kW (385 PS) | Diesel | – | 7.2 L/100 km NEDC | 189 g/km |
| 20174.2 TDI V8 quattro 385PS SWB Stop-Start 8speed Tiptronic 19'' wheels · 4.2 TDI V8 quattro 385PS SWB Stop-Start 8speed Tiptronic 20'' wheels | 4.1 L | 283 kW (385 PS) | Diesel | – | 7.4 L/100 km NEDC | 193 g/km |
| 20174.2 TDI V8 quattro 385PS SWB Stop-Start 8speed Tiptronic 21'' wheels | 4.1 L | 283 kW (385 PS) | Diesel | – | 7.5 L/100 km NEDC | 196 g/km |
United States 5 versions
Model years sold in the USA, from the EPA and the Department of Energy (fueleconomy.gov). MPG on the EPA test; litres per 100 km = 235.215 ÷ MPG.
| Years and version | Engine | Fuel | Gearbox | Drive | Consumption (combined) | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019–2027SIDI; Mild Hybrid | 3.0 L | Hybrid | 8-speed automatic | All-wheel drive | 21–22 MPG (10.7–11.2 L/100 km) EPA | 247–267 g/km |
| 2019–2027SIDI; Mild Hybrid | 4.0 L | Hybrid | 8-speed automatic | All-wheel drive | 16–18 MPG (13.1–14.7 L/100 km) EPA | 308–339 g/km |
| 2022SIDI; Mild Hybrid | 3.0 L | Hybrid | 8-speed automatic | Four-wheel drive | 22 MPG (10.7 L/100 km) EPA | 248 g/km |
| 2020–2021SIDI; PHEV | 3.0 L | Plug-in hybrid | 8-speed automatic | All-wheel drive | 23 MPG (10.2 L/100 km) EPA | 132 g/km |
| 2017–2018SIDI | 4.0 L | Petrol | 8-speed automatic | All-wheel drive | 18–19 MPG (12.4–13.1 L/100 km) EPA | 290–313 g/km |
Canada 5 versions
Model years sold in Canada, from Natural Resources Canada fuel consumption ratings (5-cycle test).
| Years and version | Engine | Fuel | Gearbox | Consumption (combined) | CO₂ | Electric range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018–2026Full-size | 3.0 L | Petrol | 8-speed automatic | 10.5–11.5 L/100 km 5-cycle | 247–267 g/km | – |
| 2018–2025Full-size | 4.0 L | Petrol | 8-speed automatic | 12.4–14.5 L/100 km 5-cycle | 290–339 g/km | – |
| 2021Full-size | 3.0 L | Plug-in hybrid | 8-speed automatic | 10.3 L/100 km 5-cycle | 132 g/km | 29 km |
| 2017–2018Mid-size | 4.0 L | Petrol | 8-speed automatic | 13.4 L/100 km 5-cycle | 312–313 g/km | – |
| 2017Mid-size | 3.0 L | Petrol | 8-speed automatic | 10.5 L/100 km 5-cycle | 246 g/km | – |
Similar models from other brands
Official figures are measured on standard test procedures and differ between markets. Your consumption depends on how, where and in what conditions you drive.