The Audi AG A8 1st Gen was offered from 1994 – 2002 as a luxury-sedan. This generation spans 18 variants, with power ranging from 148 to 414 hp.
Performance Pick

Audi AG A8 6.0 W12 quattro LWB
414 hp · 0-60 in 5.6s · 16.1 mpg
Practicality Pick

Audi AG A8 2.5 TDI
178 hp · 0-60 in 8.5s · 32.6 mpg

Tech Specs Summary
Timeline
Production years of each variant — click a bar for full specs
Variants (18)
Luxury SedanGasolineA8
2.8
$40,000 – $44,000
172
hp
5
seats
24.5
mpg
Luxury SedanGasolineA8
2.8 quattro
$43,000 – $47,000
172
hp
5
seats
22.8
mpg
Luxury SedanGasolineA8
4.2 quattro
$55,000 – $65,000
296
hp
5
seats
20.3
mpg
Luxury SedanGasolineA8
3.7
$70,000 – $75,000
227
hp
5
seats
23.3
mpg
Luxury SedanGasolineA8
2.8 (30v)
$45,000 – $55,000
190
hp
5
seats
26.1
mpg
Luxury SedanGasolineA8
2.8 (30v) quattro
$48,000 – $58,000
190
hp
5
seats
24.2
mpg
Luxury SedanGasolineA8
3.7 quattro
$55,000 – $60,000
227
hp
5
seats
22.4
mpg
Luxury SedanGasolineA8
S8
$68,000 – $75,000
335
hp
5
seats
18.5
mpg
Luxury SedanDieselA8
2.5 TDI quattro
$53,000 – $63,000
148
hp
5
seats
26.4
mpg
Luxury SedanDieselA8
2.5 TDI
$50,000 – $60,000
148
hp
5
seats
32.2
mpg
Luxury SedanGasolineA8
S8
$70,000 – $80,000
355
hp
5
seats
17.1
mpg
Luxury SedanGasolineA8
4.2 quattro
$62,000 – $72,000
306
hp
5
seats
18.2
mpg
Luxury SedanGasolineA8
3.7
$55,000 – $65,000
256
hp
5
seats
20.5
mpg
Luxury SedanGasolineA8
3.7 quattro
$58,000 – $68,000
256
hp
5
seats
19
mpg
Luxury SedanGasolineA8
4.2 quattro LWB
$65,000 – $75,000
306
hp
5
seats
18.1
mpg
Luxury SedanDieselA8
2.5 TDI
$55,000 – $65,000
178
hp
5
seats
32.6
mpg
Luxury SedanGasolineA8
6.0 W12 quattro LWB
$100,000 – $115,000
414
hp
5
seats
16.1
mpg
Luxury SedanGasolineA8
6.0 W12 quattro
$95,000 – $110,000
414
hp
5
seats
16.1
mpg
Audi AG