Verdict
B
BHP
354 bhp
0–60
5.1 s
Top speed
155 mph
MPG
20 mpg (US)
Used
$11,000-$32,000
Strengths
- 4.2 V8 the soundtrack of the era
- Cabin solid even now
- Coupé, Sportback, Cabriolet trio
Weaknesses
- 4.2 V8 timing chain stretch is engine-out
- 3.0 TFSI supercharger snout failures
- Run-flat tyres harsh ride
Notable tech
- MLB platform (A5 B8 sibling)
- 4.2 V8 (2007-2011) → 3.0 TFSI supercharged V6 (2012-2016)
- Quattro AWD with self-locking centre diff (Torsen)
- 6MT, 7-speed S-Tronic DCT, or 8-speed Tiptronic
Common issues
- 4.2 V8 timing chain stretch
- 3.0 TFSI supercharger snout
- Direct injector carbon
- Haldex neglect
Engine derivatives
US-spec trims and engines offered across B8's life. Click any two rows to compare them side-by-side.
4.2 FSI V8 quattro
BHP354
Torque440 Nm
0–605.1 s
Top155 mph
MPG (US)20 mpg
DriveAWD
Gearbox6MT / 7DCT
3.0 TFSI supercharged quattro
BHP328
Torque440 Nm
0–605.0 s
Top155 mph
MPG (US)28 mpg
DriveAWD
Gearbox6MT / 7DCT