About the Audi A8
Last updated Dec 18, 2024The 2018 Audi A8's used prices in Australia typically range from $49,000 for the L 3.0 Tdi Quattro variant and topping out at $103,000 for the 55 Tsfi Quattro Plus Lwb Mhev.
There are 11 variants of the A8 available in Australia and this generation went on sale in January of 2016.
Engine options include 3.0L turbo diesel (190kW/580Nm), 3.0L turbo diesel hybrid (210kW/600Nm), 3.0L turbo petrol hybrid (250kW/500Nm) and 4.2L turbo diesel (283kW/850Nm). All variants feature 8 speed automatic tiptronic transmission. All variants feature all-wheel drive.
The 2018 A8 was offered with a 3 year, unlimited kilometre warranty.
2018 Audi A8 Price
Base
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 3.0L, 8 sp automatic Premium Unleaded 4x4 4d Sedan | $195,000 |
| 3.0L, 8 sp automatic Diesel 4x4 4d Sedan | $212,900 |
| 4.1L, 8 sp automatic Diesel 4x4 4d Sedan | $253,511 |
S8 PLUS
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 4.0L, 8 sp automatic Premium Unleaded 4x4 4d Sedan | $334,711 |
PLUS
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 3.0L, 8 sp automatic Diesel 4x4 4d Sedan | $203,000 |
| 3.0L, 8 sp automatic Premium Unleaded 4x4 4d Sedan | $221,000 |
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2018 Audi A8 Dimensions
The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
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2018 Audi A8 Fuel Economy
There are 6 different fuel economy figures for the Audi A8
The most fuel efficient Audi A8 is the 3.0 TDI QUATTRO with a 8 SPEED AUTOMATIC TIPTRONIC which is powered by a 3.0L DIESEL TURBO F/INJ and uses 5.8L of Diesel per 100km on the combined cycle.
The Audi A8 that uses the most amount of fuel is the 55 TSFI QUATTRO PLUS LWB MHEV with a 8 SPEED AUTOMATIC TIPTRONIC which is powered by a 3.0L TURBO DIRECT F/INJ and uses 8.3L of Premium Unleaded-Electric Hybrid per 100km on the combined rural and urban test cycle.
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| Audi A8 | Fuel Type | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| 4.1L, 8 sp automatic Diesel 4x4 4d Sedan | Diesel | 7.6 L/100km |
| 3.0L, 8 sp automatic Diesel 4x4 4d Sedan | Diesel | 5.9 L/100km |
| 3.0L, 8 sp automatic Premium Unleaded 4x4 4d Sedan | Premium Unleaded | 8.2 L/100km |
Cost of ownership
What are the running and servicing costs of a Audi A8?
You should service yourA8 at your authorised Audi dealer or service centre, however servicing it at third party mechanics that follow OEM servicing instructions should not impact the A8's warranty.
2018 Audi A8 Warranty
What is the warranty on a Audi A8?
The Audi A8 offers a 3 year unlimited kilometre warranty. This is separate to the warranty on offer under Australian Consumer Law which can be greater for certain parts based on what is deemed as a reasonable period of time.
Audi A8 FAQs
The cheapest Audi A8 is the L 3.0 TDi QUATTRO that starts from $49,000.
The most expensive Audi A8 is the 55 TSFI QUATTRO PLUS LWB MHEV that starts from $103,000.
The best towing capacity of a Audi A8 is 2300 kg offered by the following variants: L 3.0 TDi QUATTRO, 3.0 TDI QUATTRO, 50 TDI QUATTRO LWB MHEV, 50 TDI QUATTRO PLUS MHEV, 50 TDI QUATTRO MHEV, 55 TFSI QUATTRO MHEV, 55 TSFI QUATTRO PLUS MHEV, 55 TFSI QUATTRO LWB MHEV, 4.2 TDi QUATTRO, 50 TDI QUATTRO PLUS LWB MHEV and 55 TSFI QUATTRO PLUS LWB MHEV.
The largest Audi A8 is the 50 TDI QUATTRO LWB MHEV which measures 1945mm wide, 5302mm in length and sits 1519mm tall.
The most powerful Audi A8 is the 4.2 TDi QUATTRO which has 283kW of power from its 4.2L DIESEL TURBO F/INJ engine.
The Audi A8 is built in Germany and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest Audi A8 is the L 3.0 TDi QUATTRO which weighs 2530 kg (kerb weight).
The Audi A8 may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes Diesel, Premium Unleaded-Electric Hybrid or Diesel-Electric Hybrid.