Audi A8 L 55 TFSI Quattro Vorsprung 4dr Tiptronic Review
Category: Luxury car
Section: Version review
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The A8’s blend of performance, comfort and serenity are wedded to a beautifully built, practical and well-equipped interior. In fact, by a whisker, it beats the Mercedes S Class, which shows just how good to drive and be driven the Audi A8 is
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We are yet to try out this variant
Engine: L 55 TFSI Quattro
For those worried about the future implications of buying a diesel, the petrol makes a wholly convincing alternative. True, the 55 TFSI doesn't have quite the low-rev grunt of the diesel, but it's still well-suited to the A8. Its power delivery is buttery smooth and you barely hear any noise from it.
Key information
Doors4
Seats5
0-62 MPH5.7 seconds
Fuel TypePetrol
GearboxSEMI-AUTO
MPGOfficial overall fuel economy figure
28.2
Boot CapacityHow much space is there?
505
litres
EmissionsOfficial emissions rating
228
g/km
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