Strengths
- 3.0 TFSI supercharged broader powerband
- S-Tronic 7DCT
- Saloon and Avant bodies
Weaknesses
- Snout bearing failures
- Carbon build-up
- Run-flat tyres
Notable tech
- MLB platform (A4 B8 sibling)
- 3.0 TFSI supercharged V6
- Quattro Torsen
- 6-speed manual or 7-speed S-Tronic
- Saloon and Avant bodies
Common issues
- Supercharger snout bearing
- Carbon build-up
- S-Tronic mechatronic
Engine derivatives
US-spec trims and engines offered across B8's life. Click any two rows to compare them side-by-side.
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3.0 TFSI supercharged Saloon
BHP328
Torque440 Nm
0–605.0 s
Top155 mph
MPG (US)27 mpg
DriveAWD
Gearbox6MT / 7DSG
3.0 TFSI supercharged Avant
BHP328
Torque440 Nm
0–605.1 s
Top155 mph
MPG (US)27 mpg
DriveAWD
Gearbox6MT / 7DSG