Audi A8 4dr saloon

3.0 V6 TDI Quattro Sport

Audi's flagship range suddenly seems a little less cutting edge than before, now that the predictably wonderful new Mercedes S-class is strutting its stuff. At least it betters the Merc for style and interior design, while super-torquey 4.2-litre turbodie

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  • £53,990

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Equipment

Exterior
Alloy wheels standard
Metallic paint standard
Safety And Security
Alarm standard
Anti-lock brakes standard
Auto gearbox standard
Central locking standard
Centre 3-point belt standard
Deadlocks TBA
Driver airbag standard
Etched windows TBA
Immobiliser TBA
Locking wheel nuts TBA
Marked parts TBA
Passenger airbag standard
Power steering standard
Remote locking standard
Seatbelt tensioners TBA
Secure spare wheel TBA
Side airbag standard
Side impact bars standard
Traction control standard
Visible VIN standard
Comfort And Convenience
Air conditioning standard
Climate control standard
Cruise control standard
Elec. steering adj standard
Electric front windows standard
Electric mirrors standard
Electric sunroof 880
Heated mirrors standard
Leather seats standard
Manual sunroof not available
Power seats adj standard
Seat height adj TBA
Split/fold rear seats TBA
Steering height adj standard
Steering reach adj standard
Audio, communication and navigation
Hands-free phone no cost option
Multi CD standard
Radio standard
RDS radio standard
Satellite navigation standard
Unique fit radio TBA

Performance & Measurements

Body type Saloon
Boot space (max ltr) 500
Boot space (min ltr) 500
Braking distance (m) TBA/TBA
Driven wheels Four
Engine (cc/type) 2967/V6
Engine position F
Front headroom (mm) 1030
Front legroom (mm) 1117
Fuel type Diesel
Hands-free phone no cost option
Height (mm) 1444
Kerb weight (kg) 1830
Length (mm) 5062
Max power (bhp/rpm) 230/4000
Max torque (lb ft/rpm) 332/1400
Multi CD standard
Number of doors 4
Number of seats 5
Radio standard
RDS radio standard
Rear headroom (mm) 979
Rear kneeroom (mm) 736
Satellite navigation standard
Towing weight (kg) 2300
Turning circle (m) 12.1
Unique fit radio TBA
Width (mm) 1894

Manufacturer's figures

0-60 mph (secs) 7.8
Max speed (mph) 150

Running Costs

% value retained (3yrs/36,000mls) 29
CO2 rating (g/km) 224
Combined mpg 33.6
Extra urban mpg 44.1
Insurance group 17
Manufacturer's warranty 3yr/UL + 3yr Paint + 12yr Perforation + 2yr/UL Breakdown
Pence per mile 103.62
Service intervals 1yr/20k
Servicing cost over 3yrs 1503
Tank capacity (gallons) 19.8
Typical contract hire rate (pcm) 1091
Typical insurance quote 725
Urban mpg 23.5

Company Car Tax

 
Percentage Charge 35 35
Benefit in kind 18806 18806
Tax payable at 22% 4137.32 8274.64
Tax payable at 44% 4137.32 8274.64

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