2005 Audi A8

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Fuel economy: 16 city/22 hwy mpg

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What Edmunds Says

It may not have the name recognition of its German peers, but the A8 matches or beats them in just about every meaningful category.

Pros

Superb driving dynamics, plenty of passenger space, exquisite interior, standard all-wheel drive.

Cons

Inconvenient glovebox location for the CD changer.

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quattro

4.2L V8 engine
Automatic transmission
Up to 16 cty/22 hwy mpg
All-wheel drive
Navigation System
Side/Curtain Airbags
Stability Control
Traction Control

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L quattro

4.2L V8 engine
Automatic transmission
Up to 16 cty/22 hwy mpg
All-wheel drive
Navigation System
Side/Curtain Airbags
Stability Control
Traction Control

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L W12 quattro

6.0L W12 engine
Automatic transmission
Up to 13 cty/19 hwy mpg
All-wheel drive
Navigation System
Bluetooth
Side/Curtain Airbags
Stability Control
Traction Control
DVD player

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Published: 10/02/2005 Updated: 10/02/2009

What's New for 2005

A standard-wheelbase version of the A8 is introduced this year for those who don't need all the size of the A8 L, along with a tire-pressure monitor, rain-sensing wipers and LED lighting for the door handles and mirror controls. New optional equipment includes a keyless entry and start system, a wood steering wheel and shift knob, satellite radio and power door closers for the front and rear side doors. Horsepower has been bumped up to 335 (from 330). A 6.0-liter W12 power plant, which provides 450 hp, 428 lb-ft of torque, has also been added.