For An elegant and refined luxury car. The engine line-up is strong and the cabin is beautifully built and extremely spacious, especially in the long-wheelbase models.
Against The clean and uncluttered design might be too subtle for some. The running costs are high and the resale values can't match those of a Mercedes S-Class.
What Car? says
For build quality, style and refinement, the A8 stands with the best luxury cars. It's a shame that's not reflected in the resale values.
Reader review rating
There are 22 Audi A8 versions available
Buyer's notes
Target Price team says:
You don’t need to buy one of the range-topping models to get a great A8. Our favourite is the entry-level 2.8 V6 FSI. It’s plenty quick enough for most buyers and surprisingly economical, too.
That’s not to say we’re not tempted by the diesels. The 3.0 TDI makes sense if you want to beat the taxman, but the 4.2-litre V8 is simply astonishing. Pulling power is colossal, with acceleration on a par with many performance cars. It’s quick enough to make you think twice before buying any of the larger-engined petrol models, especially the 6.0-litre W12.
The range-topper is almost double the price of the 2.8, but it’s not double the car. There’s a choice of short- and long-wheelbase versions. If you’ll be doing the driving, go for the SWB, which feels more agile. If you’ll be sat in the back reading the FT, the longer car has more room in the back.
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