For This hugely powerful petrol engine delivers effortless performance and sounds great when you put your foot down. The long-wheelbase version's extra rear legroom makes this a comfy four-seat limo.

Against Make the most of the engine's power and you'll burn unleaded at a frightening rate. This model doesn't hold its value as well as the diesels, either.

Audi A8 Saloon

What Car? says

4 out of 5 stars

The soundtrack is addictive, but it's hard to build a rational case for this model. The V8 diesel gives even more pace and will be worth more when you come to sell it.

What Car? readers say

3


Key facts

0–60mph
5.8 secs
Top speed
155 mph
Average mpg
29.1
Tank range
576 miles
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Buyer's notes

Target Price team says:

The Audi A8 is available with a wide range of powerful engines but, however you spec it, it will be expensive to buy or lease and suffer from heavy depreciation.

The pick of the range is the 3.0-litre V6 diesel with Audi's quattro four-wheel-drive system, but business users might be tempted to wait for the petrol-electric hybrid A8, which will go on sale in the UK in 2013. This will be able to run on electric power alone for a few miles, making short zero-emission journeys feasible, and helping to its low 147g/km CO2 emissions that bring low tax liabilities.

Every A8 comes with a long list of standard equipment, and Audi lets you personalise your car with a range of high-tech options, including night-vision assist, internet connectivity and all-LED headlights.

Reader test team says:

Audi A8 Saloon 4.2 TDI quattro SE Executive 4dr

I have had my new A8 4.2TDi for about 2 months now, following a previous model A8 3.0TDi. In a number of respects the new A8 is not as good as the old…

michael finch

3 out of 5 stars
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