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    2016 Audi S8

    Used from

    $280,326 excl. on-roads

    CarExpert Rating

    Safety Rating

    NA

    Warranty

    3 year

    Fuel Efficiency

    9.6 - 10.2 L / 100km

    About the Audi S8

    Last updated Dec 18, 2024

    The 2016 Audi S8 is a Luxury offered in a 4D sedan body style. Used prices in Australia typically range from $280,326 for the Base variant and topping out at $330,500 for the Plus.

    There are 2 variants of the S8 available in Australia and this generation went on sale in October of 2015.

    The Audi S8 is only available with an null motor that produces 382kW and 650Nm of torque. All variants feature four-wheel drive.

    The 2016 S8 was offered with a 3 year, unlimited km warranty.

    See Audi S8 models from other years

    2016 Audi S8 Price

    Base

    ConfigurationPrice From*
    4.0L, 8-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, 4x4$280,610

    plus

    ConfigurationPrice From*
    4.0L, 8-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, 4x4$330,500
    *excl. on-roads

    2016 Audi S8 Specs

    See our comprehensive details for the Audi S8

    Base

    • Air conditioning
      • Air Conditioning Type: Fully-auto
      • Climate Control Number Of Zones: 4
      • Rear Control For Climate Control
    • Airbags
      • Number Of: 8
    • Alternate suspension
      • Type: Sport
    • Anti collision system
      • Activates Brake Lights
      • Activates Seat Belts
      • Driver Monitor
    • Audio system
      • Disc Stacker
      • Disc Stacker Capacity: 6
      • Colour Screen
      • Digital Media Card
      • Digital Radio
      • Disc Player Reads Mp3
      • In-dash Cd
      • In-dash Dvd
      • Radio: Am/fm
    • Automatic door pull shut
      • Rear Boot/hatch
      • Side Doors
    • Blind spot monitor
      • Manufacturer's Name: Audi Side Assist
    • Blind
      • Type: Electric
    • Bluetooth
      • Includes Music Streaming
      • Includes Phone Control
    • Connection to ext.entertainment devices
      • Aux Jack Front
      • Usb Connection Front
      • Ipod Front
    • Cruise control
      • Adaptive Cruise Control (acc)
      • Stop/go Function: Stop & Go
    • Cylinder shutdown
      • Number Of Cylinders: 4
    • Disc stacker
      • Capacity: 6
      • Media Type: Dvd
    • Display screen
      • Number: 2
      • Screen Size (in): 8.0
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Auto-dimming
      • Colour: Alloy
      • Dipping For Reversing: Automatic
      • Heated
      • Indicator Lights
      • Type: Electrically Adjustable
    • Driver modes
      • Includes Engine Mapping
      • Includes Steering
      • Includes Suspension
    • Entertainment display screen
      • Dvd
      • Screen Size (in): 8.0
      • Television
    • Front seat
      • Active/massage
      • Electrically Adjustable
      • Heated
      • Height Type: Memory
      • Lumbar Type: 2-way Memory
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 10
      • Reach Type: Memory
      • Reclining Type: Memory
      • Thigh Support Type: Memory
      • Type: Sports
      • Ventilated
    • Head rests
      • Number: 3
    • Headlight control
      • Active High Beam
      • Directional Headlights
      • Dusk Sensor
      • Fog Light Function
      • Height Adjustable
      • Height Adjustment: Automatic
    • Headlights
      • Bulb Type (high Beam): Led
      • Bulb Type (low Beam): Led
      • Lens Type: Complex Surface
    • Instrument cluster
      • Head-up Display
    • Internal Memory /HD
      • Storage Capacity (gb): 20.00
    • Internal dimensions
      • Headroom Front (in): 40.8
      • Headroom Front: 1036
      • Headroom Rear (in): 38.7
      • Headroom Rear: 983
      • Shoulder Room Front (in): 59.1
      • Shoulder Room Front: 1501
      • Shoulder Room Rear (in): 57.8
      • Shoulder Room Rear: 1467
    • Lane departure warning
      • Activates Steering
    • Limited slip differential
      • Type: Mechanical
    • Luxury trim
      • On Centre Floor Console: Leather
      • On Dash: Carbon Fibre
      • On Doors: Leather
      • On Gear Selector: Carbon Fibre
      • On Handbrake Grip: None
    • Memorized adjustment
      • Door Mirror Position
      • Steering Wheel Position
    • Navigational systems
      • Controls: Knobs/touch Buttons
      • Information Type: 3d And Voice
      • Screen Size (in): 8.0
      • Traffic Info
    • Paint
      • Type: Pearl
    • Parking assistance
      • Type: Full Auto Park & Exit
    • Parking distance system
      • Type: Sensor & Camera
    • Power locks
      • Operation: Card Key
    • Power steering
      • Active Rack
      • Vehicle Speed Proportional
    • Rear seats
      • Folding: Fixed
      • Seating Capacity: 3
      • Type: Bench
    • Rear view mirror/camera
      • Auto-dimming
    • Rear window
      • Type: Fixed
    • Remote audio controls
      • Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
    • Responsive suspension
      • Driver Selectable
      • Type: Electronic
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Leather
      • Main Seat Material: Leather
    • Seating
      • Seating Capacity: 5
      • Seating Configuration: 2+3
    • Smart card / smart key
      • Includes Keyless Entry
      • Includes Keyless Start
      • Type: Automatic
    • Speakers
      • Brand Name: Bose
      • Number Of: 14
      • Subwoofer
    • Steering wheel
      • Electric Adjustment
      • Height Adjustment
      • Telescopic Adjustment
      • Type: Leather Covered
    • Sunroof
      • Operation: Remote
      • Type: Glass
    • Suspension levelling
      • Operation: Automatic
    • Vanity mirror
      • Illuminated
    • Ventilation system
      • Digital Display
    • Voice activating system
      • Includes Audio Player
      • Includes Navigation System
      • Includes Phone Functions
    • Warranty anti-corrosion
      • Distance: Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 144
    • Warranty powertrain - OEM
      • Distance (km): Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 36
    • Warranty powertrain - Total
      • Distance: Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 36
    • Warranty roadside assistance
      • Distance: Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 36
    • Warranty whole vehicle - OEM
      • Distance (km): Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 36
    • Warranty whole vehicle - Total
      • Distance: Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 36
    • Windscreen wipers
      • Intermittent Wipe: Automatic
      • Rain Sensor

    plus

    Adds to Base:
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Colour: Painted
    Removes from Base:
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Colour: Alloy
    See all 2016 Audi S8 Specs

    2016 Audi S8 Dimensions

    1458mm
    1949mm
    5147mm

    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.

    See all 2016 Audi S8 Dimensions

    2016 Audi S8 Fuel Economy

    There are 2 different fuel economy figures for the Audi S8

    The most fuel efficient Audi S8 is the Base with a 8-speed Automatic which is powered by a 4.0L TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION and uses 9.6L of premium unleaded per 100km on the combined cycle.

    Audi S8Fuel TypeCombined
    4.0L, 8-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, 4x4Premium Unleaded9.6 L/100km
    See all Audi S8 Fuel Economy

    Cost of ownership

    What are the running and servicing costs of a Audi S8?

    The Audi S8 has a recommended service interval of 12 months or 15,000 km, whichever comes first.

    2016 Audi S8 Warranty

    What is the warranty on a Audi S8?

    The Audi S8 offers a 3 year unlimited km 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 S8 FAQs

    The cheapest Audi S8 is the Base that starts from $280,326.

    The most expensive Audi S8 is the plus that starts from $330,500.

    The best towing capacity of a Audi S8 is 2300 kg offered by the following variants: Base and plus.

    The largest Audi S8 is the Base which measures 1949mm wide, 5147mm in length and sits 1458mm tall.

    The most powerful Audi S8 is the plus which has 445kW of power from its 4.0L TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION engine.

    The Audi S8 is built in Germany and shipped to Australia.

    The heaviest Audi S8 is the plus which weighs 2590 kg (kerb weight).

    The Audi S8 uses premium unleaded.