8.3
2023 Audi A8 review
It's not as flashy as some other flagship luxury limousines, but the Audi A8 is opulent, elegant and classy in so many ways.
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Matt Campbell
2024 Audi A8 vs 2022 Porsche Panamera Comparison
Audi A8
Porsche Panamera
2024 Audi
A8
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2022 Porsche
Panamera
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How they stack...
CarExpert Score
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8.3
8.8
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Based on the Audi A8 50 TDI QUATTRO MHEV
Based on the Porsche Panamera GTS
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Long distance driving
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
72L
425 to 432 km
75L - 90L
165 to 1053 km
Warranty
3 year
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3 year
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MSRP
$201,375 - $221,375
$199,500 - $420,800
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CarExpert's Take
Matt Campbell
Senior Contributor
Matt Campbell drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Delightfully smooth to drive
- Not overwhelmed by screens
- Elegant and classy inside
Misses
- Not as high-tech as rivals inside
- Not the most forward-thinking powertrain
- Arguably less status than BMW, Mercedes
Anthony Crawford
Senior Road Tester
Anthony Crawford drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Finally, a good-looking Panamera
- Spectacularly quick on twisty B-roads
- Porsche air suspension is akin to magic
Misses
- Fractional lag below 2000rpm
- It's pricey
- Limited rear headroom
Standard Features
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | ||
| Wireless phone charger | ||
| Powered tailgate | ||
| Rear air vents | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Climate control | ||
| Reversing sensors | ||
| Reversing camera | ||
| Autonomous emergency braking | ||
Optional Features
- Alloy Wheels Special 20 Inch (+$1,400)
- Alloy Wheels Special 21 Inch (+$3,100)
- Black Design Pack (+$2,600)
- Digital TV (+$1,900)
- Inlays - Black (+$1,700)
- Alcantara Grab Handles (+$1,630)
- Air Outlet Trims - Carbon (+$2,470)
- Alloy Pedals (+$720)
- All Season Tyres 20 Inch (+$250)
- Aluminium Sill Guards Illuminated (+$1,750)
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO CDI | TWIN TURBO DIR F/INJ, BI TURBO DIR F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 2967 | 2894 - 3996 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 3.0L | 2.9L, 4.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| DIESEL TURBO V6 | TWIN TURBO V6, TWIN TURBO V8 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 24 | 24 - 32 | |
| Power | ||
| 210kW | 243kW - 463kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 3750 | 5400 - 6500 | |
| Torque | ||
| 600Nm | 450Nm - 820Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1250 | 1800 - 2300 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 11.2 | 9.7 - 10.5 | |
