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2011 Audi A8

Rating8.3

Ranked #2 in

Sedan

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$78,050

Starting Price

Year

Nathan Dyer

Senior Editor,

Updated on November 3, 2023

Pros	Cons	What's New
A nice blend of power and fuel efficiency	Trunk storage is somewhat short for the segment standards	Audi A8 has been completely overhauled from the ground up for the 2011 model year
Loads of modern features and technologies	Complications that come with the MMI interface
High driver engagement levels are guaranteed
All-weather driving capability with the standard AWD system

Specs & Features

$78,050

price

372 hp @ 6800 rpm

horsepower

328 lb.-ft. @ 3500 rpm

torque

8-Speed Shiftable Automatic

transmission

4.2L 8cyl AWD 8A

engine

basic warranty

Overview

Competing in the fullsize sedan segment, the 2011 Audi A8 Sedan is a direct competitor to the BMW 7 Series, the Mercedes-Benz S-Class Sedan, and the Jaguar XJ. The A8 Sedan starts off at an MSRP of $78,050, with 2 trims in the lineup. It is offered with a 4.2L V8 engine and an 8-speed automatic transmission, producing 372 horsepower and 328 lb-ft of torque. Through this powertrain, the A8 Sedan manages a 0-60 of 5.2 seconds and a combined fuel economy of 21 MPG. Audi offers the A8 in 9 stunning colors, with the Phantom Black Pearl Effect being a particular favorite of ours.

Buying Advice

The standard Audi A8 has sufficient space and luxury for most buyers. In case you feel the need for extra space, there is a long-wheelbase L model on offer. A host of worthy packages are offered that you would like to personally look at and spec for yourself. However, we suggest opting for at least the Driver Assistance package.

Trims

Base
$78,050 onwards

19-inch silver aluminum Wheels
2 - 1st row LCD monitor
A-Spec Sport Seats
Dual zone automatic front air conditioning
Fog/Driving lights
Front passengers heated-cushion
Heated mirrors
Remote keyless entry
Sirius AM/FM/HD/Satellite
Sliding and tilting glass Sunroof

2011 Audi A8 vs competitor's 0-60

Car Name	0-60 MPH	Quarter Mile	Top Speed
2011 Audi A8 Ranked #7	5.7 sec	13.9 sec	130 mph
2011 Rolls-Royce Ghost Ranked #1	4.8 sec	12.8 sec	175 mph
2011 Bentley Mulsanne Ranked #2	5.1 sec	13.5 sec	-
2011 Jaguar XJ Ranked #3	5.4 sec	13.5 sec	121 mph
2011 Porsche Panamera Ranked #3	5.4 sec	14 sec	160 mph
2011 Maybach 57 Ranked #4	5.46 sec	13.3 sec	193 mph

Car Name	MPG City	MPG Highway	MPG Combined	Fuel Tank Capacity	Range (C/H)
2011 Audi A8 Ranked #1	17 mpg	27 mpg	21 mpg	23.7 gal.	404.6/642.6 mi.
2011 Chrysler 300 Ranked #1	18 mpg	27 mpg	21 mpg	19.1 gal.	343.8/515.7 mi.
2011 Audi A8 L Ranked #1	17 mpg	27 mpg	21 mpg	23.8 gal.	404.6/642.6 mi.
2011 Porsche Panamera Ranked #1	18 mpg	27 mpg	21 mpg	21.1 gal.	475.2/712.8 mi.
2011 BMW 7 Series Ranked #2	17 mpg	25 mpg	20 mpg	21.7 gal.	368.9/542.5 mi.
2011 Lincoln MKS Ranked #3	17 mpg	24 mpg	19 mpg	19 gal.	340/480 mi.

2011 Audi A8 vs competitor's dimensions

Car Name	Length	Width	Height	Ground Clearance	Wheelbase
2011 Audi A8 Ranked #11	202.2 in.	76.7 in.	57.5 in.	4.72 in.	122.9 in.
2011 Maybach 62 Ranked #1	242.7 in.	78 in.	62 in.	6.1 in.	150.7 in.
2011 Rolls-Royce Phantom Ranked #2	229.9 in.	78.3 in.	64.5 in.	6 in.	140.6 in.
2011 Maybach 57 Ranked #3	225.5 in.	78 in.	61.3 in.	7 in.	133.5 in.
2011 Bentley Mulsanne Ranked #4	219.5 in.	75.8 in.	59.9 in.	6 in.	128.6 in.
2011 Lincoln Town Car Ranked #5	215.4 in.	78.5 in.	59 in.	5 in.	117.7 in.

2011 Audi A8 vs competitor's trunk space

Car Name	Trunk Capacity	Passenger Volume	Max Trunk Volume
2011 Audi A8 Ranked #6	13.2 cu.ft.	114.9 cu.ft.	50.3 cu.ft.
2011 Lincoln Town Car Ranked #1	21 cu.ft.	108.7 cu.ft.	21 cu.ft.
2011 Jaguar XJ Ranked #2	15.2 cu.ft.	-	137.4 cu.ft.
2011 Audi A8 L Ranked #3	13.2 cu.ft.	166.5 cu.ft.	97.1 cu.ft.
2011 Bentley Mulsanne Ranked #4	11 cu.ft.	130.5 cu.ft.	11 cu.ft.
2011 Chrysler 300 Ranked #5	16.3 cu.ft.	106.3 cu.ft.	53.1 cu.ft.

2011 Audi A8 vs competitor's cargo space

Car Name	Cargo Volume	Cargo Volume w/ Seat Area	Max Cargo Volume	Bed Length
2011 Audi A8 Ranked #1	50.3 cu.ft.	13.2 cu.ft.	50.3 cu.ft.	67 ft.
2011 Chrysler 300 Ranked #2	53.1 cu.ft.	16.3 cu.ft.	53.1 cu.ft.	-
2011 Lincoln MKS Ranked #3	13.8 cu.ft.	18.7 cu.ft.	18.7 cu.ft.	-
2011 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Ranked #4	38.4 cu.ft.	16.4 cu.ft.	16.4 cu.ft.	-
2011 Rolls-Royce Phantom Ranked #5	16.2 cu.ft.	16.2 cu.ft.	16.2 cu.ft.	-
2011 Maybach 62 Ranked #6	14.9 cu.ft.	14.9 cu.ft.	14.9 cu.ft.	-

2011 Audi A8 vs competitor's towing capacity

Car Name	Towing Capacity	Payload Capacity	Weight
2011 Audi A8 Ranked #3	-	1213 lbs.	4409 lbs.
2011 Lincoln Town Car Ranked #1	1500 lbs.	900 lbs.	4345 lbs.
2011 Chrysler 300 Ranked #2	1000 lbs.	1339 lbs.	3961 lbs.
2011 Cadillac DTS Ranked #2	1000 lbs.	-	4009 lbs.
2011 Lincoln MKS Ranked #2	1000 lbs.	1123 lbs.	4127 lbs.
2011 Maybach 62 Ranked #3	-	1157 lbs.	6340 lbs.