Audi A8 4dr saloon

6.0 W12 Quattro LWB

Audi's flagship range suddenly seems a little less cutting edge than before, now that the predictably wonderful new Mercedes S-class is strutting its stuff. At least it betters the Merc for style and interior design, while super-torquey 4.2-litre turbodie

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  • £80,995

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  • 8 stars out of 10

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Equipment

Exterior
Alloy wheels standard
Metallic paint standard
Safety And Security
Alarm standard
Anti-lock brakes standard
Auto gearbox standard
Central locking standard
Centre 3-point belt standard
Deadlocks TBA
Driver airbag standard
Etched windows TBA
Immobiliser TBA
Locking wheel nuts TBA
Marked parts TBA
Passenger airbag standard
Power steering standard
Remote locking standard
Seatbelt tensioners TBA
Secure spare wheel TBA
Side airbag standard
Side impact bars standard
Traction control standard
Visible VIN standard
Comfort And Convenience
Air conditioning standard
Climate control TBA
Cruise control standard
Elec. steering adj TBA
Electric front windows standard
Electric mirrors standard
Electric sunroof 900
Heated mirrors standard
Leather seats standard
Manual sunroof not available
Power seats adj standard
Seat height adj TBA
Split/fold rear seats TBA
Steering height adj standard
Steering reach adj standard
Audio, communication and navigation
Hands-free phone TBA
Multi CD standard
Radio standard
RDS radio standard
Satellite navigation standard
Unique fit radio TBA

Performance & Measurements

Body type Saloon
Boot space (max ltr) 500
Boot space (min ltr) 500
Braking distance (m) TBA/TBA
Driven wheels Four
Engine (cc/type) 5998/W12
Engine position F
Front headroom (mm) 1045
Front legroom (mm) TBA
Fuel type Unleaded
Hands-free phone TBA
Height (mm) 1455
Kerb weight (kg) 1995
Length (mm) 5192
Max power (bhp/rpm) 444/6200
Max torque (lb ft/rpm) 428/4000
Multi CD standard
Number of doors 4
Number of seats 5
Radio standard
RDS radio standard
Rear headroom (mm) 981
Rear kneeroom (mm) 1075
Satellite navigation standard
Towing weight (kg) 2300
Turning circle (m) 12.5
Unique fit radio TBA
Width (mm) 1894

Manufacturer's figures

0-60 mph (secs) 5.2
Max speed (mph) 155

Running Costs

% value retained (3yrs/36,000mls) 27
CO2 rating (g/km) 324
Combined mpg 20.8
Extra urban mpg 28.8
Insurance group 20
Manufacturer's warranty 3yr/UL + 3yr Paint + 12yr Perforation + 2yr/UL Breakdown
Pence per mile N/A
Service intervals 1yr/20k
Servicing cost over 3yrs N/A
Tank capacity (gallons) 19.7
Typical contract hire rate (pcm) 1716
Typical insurance quote 963
Urban mpg 14.1

Company Car Tax

 
Percentage Charge 35 35
Benefit in kind 28000 28000
Tax payable at 22% 6160 12320
Tax payable at 44% 6160 12320

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