Overview
The 2014 Audi A8 is a fullsize sedan offered in a single trim, starting off at a base MSRP of $75,100. For that price, it mainly competes with the BMW 7 Series, the Mercedes-Benz S-Class Sedan, and the Jaguar XJ. The A8 offers 3 powertrains. The base engine is a 3.0L supercharged V6 engine capable of making 333 horsepower and 325 lb-ft of torque. If more power is required, there is also a 420 horsepower-making 4.0L turbocharged V8 engine. Both engines are mated to an 8-speed automatic transmission. There is also a diesel engine on offer. The A8 reaches 60 mph from zero in 5.3 seconds on its base engine, which gets pumped up to 4.2 seconds with the V8 engine. The A8 can manage a combined fuel economy of 21 mpg. While we’re on the topic of choices, the 13 striking colors the A8 comes in really pull you towards itself.
