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Audi S8 D5

Headline trim: 4.0 TFSI MHEV quattro — 563 bhp, 0-62 in 3.8s.

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Verdict
A
BHP
563 bhp
0–60
3.8 s
Top speed
155 mph
MPG
20 mpg (US)
Used
$51,000-$133,000

Strengths

  • 4.0 TFSI MHEV
  • Active anti-roll
  • Predictive air suspension

Weaknesses

  • Heavy
  • Premium pricing
  • UK supply patchy

Notable tech

  • MLB Evo platform
  • 4.0 TFSI biturbo V8 with 48V MHEV
  • Predictive air suspension (uses camera + GPS)
  • Active anti-roll bars (electromechanical)
  • 8-speed Tiptronic

Common issues

  • MHEV 48V system fault codes
  • Carbon build-up
  • MMI freezes pre-2022

Engine derivatives

US-spec trims and engines offered across D5's life. Click any two rows to compare them side-by-side.

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4.0 TFSI MHEV quattro
BHP563
Torque800 Nm
0–603.8 s
Top155 mph
MPG (US)20 mpg
DriveAWD
Gearbox8AT