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Used 2020 Audi S8 Sedan Trims Comparison

Trim level differences

The 2020 Audi S8 is a performance version of the A8 large luxury sedan. It uses a more powerful version of the A8's turbocharged 4.0-liter V8 and produces 563 hp and 590 lb-ft of torque in the S8. It also has a 48-volt mild hybrid system that can help improve acceleration and fuel economy. All-wheel drive and an eight-speed automatic transmission are standard. The S8 comes in a single trim level, with standard features that include:

  • 20-inch wheels
  • Adaptive suspension dampers with road-sensing (uses a camera to scan the road ahead and prepare the adaptive suspension dampers for upcoming ruts and bumps)
  • Soft-close doors (catch as they're being closed and gently pull shut)
  • Panoramic sunroof
  • Hands-free trunk opener
  • Auto-dimming rearview and exterior mirrors
  • Faux suede headliner
  • Carbon-fiber trim
  • Heated steering wheel
  • Four-zone climate control

Technology features for the S8 include:

  • Head-up display (displays important information in your sight line onto the windshield)
  • Configurable ambient lighting
  • Heated and ventilated front seats with massage
  • Navigation system
  • 17-speaker Bang & Olufsen audio system
  • Satellite radio
  • Wireless Apple CarPlay and wired Android Auto
  • Wireless charging pad

The S8 also includes a handful of advanced safety features. These include:

  • 360-degree camera (gives you a top-down view of the S8 for tight parking situations)
  • Forward collision mitigation (warns you of an impending collision and applies the brakes in certain scenarios)
  • Lane departure warning (alerts you if the vehicle begins to drift out of its lane)

Though the S8 is well-equipped right out of the gate, quite a few feature packages and stand-alone options are available. Optional extras include:

  • Executive package
    • LED and laser headlights
    • Blind-spot monitor (alerts you if a vehicle in the next lane over is in your blind spot)
    • Rear cross-traffic alert (warns you if a vehicle behind you is about to cross your vehicle's path while in reverse)
  • Cold Weather package
    • Heated rear outboard seats
    • Heated armrests
  • Rear Seat Comfort package
    • Cold Weather package
    • Rear outboard seats with lumbar adjustment, memory, ventilation and massage
  • Executive Rear Seat package
    • Rear Seat Comfort package
    • Four-seat configuration
    • Footrest for rear passenger-side seat
    • Rear center console with foldout tables
  • Rear Seat Connectivity package
    • Dual rear tablets
    • DVD player
    • Rear power outlet
  • Driver Assistance package
    • Adaptive cruise control (maintains a driver-set distance between the S8 and the car in front)
    • Lane keeping assist (steers the car back into its lane if it begins to drift over the lane marker)
  • Black Optic package
    • Black-painted wheels
    • Summer performance tires
    • Black exterior trim

Stand-alone options include:

  • 21-inch wheels with summer performance tires
  • Carbon-ceramic brakes
  • Extended leather trim
  • Night-vision function
  • 23-speaker Bang & Olufsen audio system

Which S8 trim does Edmunds recommend?

There's only one S8 trim, so picking an S8 largely comes down to selecting how many option packages you'd like. Considering the S8's flagship status, we think the Executive and Driver Assistance packages are must-haves — the former adds blind-spot monitoring and the latter adds advanced driving aids. If you want a four-door that treats rear passengers to amenities enjoyed by front-seat occupants, the Rear Seat Comfort or Executive Rear Seat package will do the trick.

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Features

Bluetooth
standard
Navigation
standard
Satellite radio
standard
Keyless Ignition
standard
Cruise control
standard
Adaptive cruise control
optional
Parking assistance
standard
Upholstery
leather
Heated seats
standard
Cooled/Ventilated seats
standard
Folding rear seats
Not available
Sunroof
standard
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Specifications

Country of final assembly
N/A
Drivetrain
all wheel drive
Engine power
563 hp
Engine torque
590 lb-ft
Engine displacement
4.0 l
Engine configuration
v8
Transmission
8-speed shiftable automatic
Tire size
265/40R20
Wheel size
Wheel type
polished alloy wheels
Run flat tires
Not available
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Fuel economy

City/Hwy/Combined MPG
13 / 22 / 16 MPG
City/Hwy/Combined MPGe
Not applicable
Fuel Capacity
21.7 gal.
Driving Range (city/hwy)
282 / 477 miles
Fuel Type
premium unleaded (required)
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Dimensions

Turning circle
42.3 ft.
Curb weight
5,302 lb.
Ground Clearance
Overall Width with Mirrors
83.9 in.
Overall Width without Mirrors
76.6 in.
Height
58.6 in.
Length
209.0 in.
Wheelbase
123.2 in.
Seating Capacity
Cargo Space
12.5 cu. ft.
Cargo Space, Rear Seat Down or Removed
Front Head Room
38.3 in.
Front Leg Room
41.5 in.
Front Shoulder Room
59.1 in.
Rear Head Room
38.5 in.
Rear Leg Room
44.3 in.
Rear Shoulder Room
57.6 in.
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5-Year Ownership Costs

True Cost to Own®
Not Available
Average Cost Per Mile
Not Available
Depreciation
Not Available
Financing
Not Available
Taxes & Fees
Not Available
Fuel
Not Available
Insurance
Not Available
Maintenance
Not Available
Repairs
Not Available
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Colors

Interior
Black Valcona, premium leather
Nutmeg Brown Valcona, premium leather
Merlot Red Valcona, premium leather
Saiga Beige Valcona, premium leather
Sarder Brown Valcona, premium leather
Exterior
Brilliant Black
Daytona Gray Pearl Effect
Mythos Black Metallic
Glacier White Metallic
Vesuvius Gray Metallic
Savannah Beige Metallic
Monsoon Gray Metallic
Florett Silver Metallic
Terra Gray Metallic
Moonlight Blue Metallic
Navarra Blue Metallic
Seville Red Metallic