Audi A8 Transmission Information in Quick-to-Read Graphs

Average transmission load (Nm)

Quick notes on Audi A8 transmission

    • Drive: All wheel drive (4x4)
    • Gearbox construction: Automatic
    • Transmission type: 8 Tiptronic, 8 tiptronic
    • Average acceleration: 5.2 s to 60 mph
    • Average optimal engine speed: 4583 rpm
    • Average torque: 533 Nm
    • Weight to torque ratio: 4 kg to 1 Nm
    • Average weight: 2065 kg / 4553 lbs
    • Maximum load for transmission: 3010 kg / 6637 lbs
    • Gearboxy rating: 10 / 10

Gearbox types in 2018 Audi A8 through generations

  • 55 TFSI —8 Tiptronic (500 Nm)
  • 50 TDI —8 Tiptronic (600 Nm)
  • 60 TFSI e —8 tiptronic (500 Nm)
  • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • 55 TFSI 8 Tiptronic—5.3 s to 60 mph (5.6 s to 100 kmh )
  • 50 TDI 8 Tiptronic—5.6 s to 60 mph (5.9 s to 100 kmh )
  • 60 TFSI e 8 tiptronic—4.7 s to 60 mph (4.9 s to 100 kmh )

    Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 55 TFSI 8 Tiptronic—5000-6400 rpm.
  • 50 TDI 8 Tiptronic—3750-4000 rpm.
  • 60 TFSI e 8 tiptronic—5000-6400 rpm.
  • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    55 TFSI Automatic 8 Tiptronic All wheel drive (4x4) 5000-6400 rpm. 91%
    50 TDI Automatic 8 Tiptronic All wheel drive (4x4) 3750-4000 rpm. 96%
    60 TFSI e Automatic 8 tiptronic All wheel drive (4x4) 5000-6400 rpm. 91%
    Vehicle 55 TFSI
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 Tiptronic
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 5000-6400 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%
    Vehicle 50 TDI
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 Tiptronic
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 3750-4000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 60 TFSI e
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 tiptronic
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 5000-6400 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%

    Quick notes on Audi A8 transmission

      • Drive: All wheel drive (4x4)
      • Gearbox construction: Automatic
      • Transmission type: 8 Tiptronic, 8 tiptronic
      • Average acceleration: 5.2 s to 60 mph
      • Average optimal engine speed: 4583 rpm
      • Average torque: 533 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 4 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 2092 kg / 4613 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 3037 kg / 6697 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 10 / 10

    Gearbox types in 2018 Audi A8 through generations

  • 50 TDI —8 Tiptronic (600 Nm)
  • 55 TFSI —8 Tiptronic (500 Nm)
  • 60 TFSI e —8 tiptronic (500 Nm)
  • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • 50 TDI 8 Tiptronic—5.6 s to 60 mph (5.9 s to 100 kmh )
  • 55 TFSI 8 Tiptronic—5.4 s to 60 mph (5.7 s to 100 kmh )
  • 60 TFSI e 8 tiptronic—4.7 s to 60 mph (4.9 s to 100 kmh )

    Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 50 TDI 8 Tiptronic—3750-4000 rpm.
  • 55 TFSI 8 Tiptronic—5000-6400 rpm.
  • 60 TFSI e 8 tiptronic—5000-6400 rpm.
  • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    50 TDI Automatic 8 Tiptronic All wheel drive (4x4) 3750-4000 rpm. 96%
    55 TFSI Automatic 8 Tiptronic All wheel drive (4x4) 5000-6400 rpm. 91%
    60 TFSI e Automatic 8 tiptronic All wheel drive (4x4) 5000-6400 rpm. 91%
    Vehicle 50 TDI
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 Tiptronic
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 3750-4000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 55 TFSI
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 Tiptronic
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 5000-6400 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%
    Vehicle 60 TFSI e
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 tiptronic
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 5000-6400 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%

    Quick notes on Audi A8 transmission

      • Drive: All wheel drive (4x4), Front wheel drive
      • Gearbox construction: Automatic
      • Transmission type: 8 tiptronic, 8 Tiptronic
      • Average acceleration: 5.5 s to 60 mph
      • Average optimal engine speed: 4636 rpm
      • Average torque: 575 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 3 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 1974 kg / 4353 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 2874 kg / 6337 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 10 / 10

    Gearbox types in 2014 Audi A8 through generations

  • 3.0 TDI V6 —8 tiptronic (580 Nm)
  • 2.0 —8 Tiptronic (350 Nm)
  • 3.0 TDI V6 clean diesel —8 Tiptronic (580 Nm)
  • 4.2 BiTDI V6 clean diesel —8 Tiptronic (850 Nm)
  • 6.3 FSI W12 —8 Tiptronic (625 Nm)
  • 3.0 TFSI V6 —8 Tiptronic (440 Nm)
  • 4.0 TFSI V8 —8 Tiptronic (600 Nm)
  • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • 3.0 TDI V6 8 tiptronic—5.8 s to 60 mph (6.1 s to 100 kmh )
  • 2.0 8 Tiptronic—7.5 s to 60 mph (7.9 s to 100 kmh )
  • 3.0 TDI V6 clean diesel 8 Tiptronic—5.8 s to 60 mph (6.1 s to 100 kmh )
  • 4.2 BiTDI V6 clean diesel 8 Tiptronic—4.7 s to 60 mph (4.9 s to 100 kmh )
  • 6.3 FSI W12 8 Tiptronic—4.5 s to 60 mph (4.7 s to 100 kmh )
  • 3.0 TFSI V6 8 Tiptronic—5.6 s to 60 mph (5.9 s to 100 kmh )
  • 4.0 TFSI V8 8 Tiptronic—4.4 s to 60 mph (4.6 s to 100 kmh )

    Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 3.0 TDI V6 8 tiptronic—4000-4250 rpm.
  • 2.0 8 Tiptronic—4200 - 6000 rpm.
  • 3.0 TDI V6 clean diesel 8 Tiptronic—4000-4250 rpm.
  • 4.2 BiTDI V6 clean diesel 8 Tiptronic—3750 rpm.
  • 6.3 FSI W12 8 Tiptronic—6200 rpm.
  • 3.0 TFSI V6 8 Tiptronic—5200-6500 rpm.
  • 4.0 TFSI V8 8 Tiptronic—5100-6000 rpm.
  • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    3.0 TDI V6 Automatic 8 tiptronic All wheel drive (4x4) 4000-4250 rpm. 96%
    2.0 Automatic 8 Tiptronic Front wheel drive 4200 - 6000 rpm. 96%
    3.0 TDI V6 clean diesel Automatic 8 Tiptronic All wheel drive (4x4) 4000-4250 rpm. 96%
    4.2 BiTDI V6 clean diesel Automatic 8 Tiptronic All wheel drive (4x4) 3750 rpm. 96%
    6.3 FSI W12 Automatic 8 Tiptronic All wheel drive (4x4) 6200 rpm. 79%
    3.0 TFSI V6 Automatic 8 Tiptronic All wheel drive (4x4) 5200-6500 rpm. 84%
    4.0 TFSI V8 Automatic 8 Tiptronic All wheel drive (4x4) 5100-6000 rpm. 91%
    Vehicle 3.0 TDI V6
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 tiptronic
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 4000-4250 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 2.0
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 Tiptronic
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4200 - 6000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 3.0 TDI V6 clean diesel
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 Tiptronic
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 4000-4250 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 4.2 BiTDI V6 clean diesel
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 Tiptronic
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 3750 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 6.3 FSI W12
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 Tiptronic
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 6200 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 79%
    Vehicle 3.0 TFSI V6
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 Tiptronic
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 5200-6500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle 4.0 TFSI V8
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 Tiptronic
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 5100-6000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%

    Quick notes on Audi A8 transmission

      • Drive: All wheel drive (4x4), Front wheel drive
      • Gearbox construction: Automatic
      • Transmission type: 8 Tiptronic
      • Average acceleration: 5.5 s to 60 mph
      • Average optimal engine speed: 4321 rpm
      • Average torque: 569 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 3 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 1911 kg / 4214 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 2766 kg / 6099 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 10 / 10

    Gearbox types in 2014 Audi A8 through generations

  • 3.0 TDI V6 —8 Tiptronic (580 Nm)
  • 3.0 TDI V6 ultra —8 Tiptronic (580 Nm)
  • 2.0 —8 Tiptronic (350 Nm)
  • 3.0 TDI V6 clean diesel —8 Tiptronic (580 Nm)
  • 4.0 BiTFSI V8 —8 Tiptronic (600 Nm)
  • 4.2 TDI V8 clean diesel —8 Tiptronic (850 Nm)
  • 3.0 TFSI V6 —8 Tiptronic (440 Nm)
  • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • 3.0 TDI V6 8 Tiptronic—5.6 s to 60 mph (5.9 s to 100 kmh )
  • 3.0 TDI V6 ultra 8 Tiptronic—5.6 s to 60 mph (5.9 s to 100 kmh )
  • 2.0 8 Tiptronic—7.3 s to 60 mph (7.7 s to 100 kmh )
  • 3.0 TDI V6 clean diesel 8 Tiptronic—5.6 s to 60 mph (5.9 s to 100 kmh )
  • 4.0 BiTFSI V8 8 Tiptronic—4.3 s to 60 mph (4.5 s to 100 kmh )
  • 4.2 TDI V8 clean diesel 8 Tiptronic—4.5 s to 60 mph (4.7 s to 100 kmh )
  • 3.0 TFSI V6 8 Tiptronic—5.4 s to 60 mph (5.7 s to 100 kmh )

    Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 3.0 TDI V6 8 Tiptronic—4000-4250 rpm.
  • 3.0 TDI V6 ultra 8 Tiptronic—4000-4250 rpm.
  • 2.0 8 Tiptronic—4200 - 6000 rpm.
  • 3.0 TDI V6 clean diesel 8 Tiptronic—4000-4250 rpm.
  • 4.0 BiTFSI V8 8 Tiptronic—5100-6000 rpm.
  • 4.2 TDI V8 clean diesel 8 Tiptronic—3750 rpm.
  • 3.0 TFSI V6 8 Tiptronic—5200-6500 rpm.
  • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    3.0 TDI V6 Automatic 8 Tiptronic All wheel drive (4x4) 4000-4250 rpm. 96%
    3.0 TDI V6 ultra Automatic 8 Tiptronic All wheel drive (4x4) 4000-4250 rpm. 96%
    2.0 Automatic 8 Tiptronic Front wheel drive 4200 - 6000 rpm. 96%
    3.0 TDI V6 clean diesel Automatic 8 Tiptronic All wheel drive (4x4) 4000-4250 rpm. 96%
    4.0 BiTFSI V8 Automatic 8 Tiptronic All wheel drive (4x4) 5100-6000 rpm. 91%
    4.2 TDI V8 clean diesel Automatic 8 Tiptronic All wheel drive (4x4) 3750 rpm. 96%
    3.0 TFSI V6 Automatic 8 Tiptronic All wheel drive (4x4) 5200-6500 rpm. 84%
    Vehicle 3.0 TDI V6
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 Tiptronic
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 4000-4250 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 3.0 TDI V6 ultra
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 Tiptronic
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 4000-4250 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 2.0
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 Tiptronic
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4200 - 6000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 3.0 TDI V6 clean diesel
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 Tiptronic
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 4000-4250 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 4.0 BiTFSI V8
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 Tiptronic
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 5100-6000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%
    Vehicle 4.2 TDI V8 clean diesel
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 Tiptronic
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 3750 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 3.0 TFSI V6
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 Tiptronic
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 5200-6500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%

    Quick notes on Audi A8 transmission

      • Drive: All wheel drive (4x4), Front wheel drive
      • Gearbox construction: Automatic
      • Transmission type: 8 Tiptronic
      • Average acceleration: 6 s to 60 mph
      • Average optimal engine speed: 5336 rpm
      • Average torque: 505 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 4 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 1931 kg / 4258 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 2786 kg / 6143 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 10 / 10

    Gearbox types in 2011 Audi A8 through generations

  • 6.3 W12 —8 Tiptronic (625 Nm)
  • 3.0 TFSI V6 —8 Tiptronic (420 Nm)
  • 4.1 TDI V8 —8 Tiptronic (800 Nm)
  • 4.2 FSI V8 —8 Tiptronic (445 Nm)
  • 3.0 TDI V6 —8 Tiptronic (550 Nm)
  • 4.0 BiTFSI V8 —8 Tiptronic (600 Nm)
  • 2.0 TFSI —8 Tiptronic (350 Nm)
  • 2.5 FSI V6 —8 Tiptronic (250 Nm)
  • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • 6.3 W12 8 Tiptronic—4.5 s to 60 mph (4.7 s to 100 kmh )
  • 3.0 TFSI V6 8 Tiptronic—5.9 s to 60 mph (6.2 s to 100 kmh )
  • 4.1 TDI V8 8 Tiptronic—5.3 s to 60 mph (5.6 s to 100 kmh )
  • 4.2 FSI V8 8 Tiptronic—5.5 s to 60 mph (5.8 s to 100 kmh )
  • 3.0 TDI V6 8 Tiptronic—5.9 s to 60 mph (6.2 s to 100 kmh )
  • 4.0 BiTFSI V8 8 Tiptronic—4.5 s to 60 mph (4.7 s to 100 kmh )
  • 2.0 TFSI 8 Tiptronic—7.5 s to 60 mph (7.9 s to 100 kmh )
  • 2.5 FSI V6 8 Tiptronic—9.1 s to 60 mph (9.6 s to 100 kmh )

    Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 6.3 W12 8 Tiptronic—6200 rpm.
  • 3.0 TFSI V6 8 Tiptronic—4850-6500 rpm.
  • 4.1 TDI V8 8 Tiptronic—4000 rpm.
  • 4.2 FSI V8 8 Tiptronic—6800 rpm.
  • 3.0 TDI V6 8 Tiptronic—4000-4500 rpm.
  • 4.0 BiTFSI V8 8 Tiptronic—5500 rpm.
  • 2.5 FSI V6 8 Tiptronic—6000 rpm.
  • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    6.3 W12 Automatic 8 Tiptronic All wheel drive (4x4) 6200 rpm. 79%
    3.0 TFSI V6 Automatic 8 Tiptronic All wheel drive (4x4) 4850-6500 rpm. 91%
    4.1 TDI V8 Automatic 8 Tiptronic All wheel drive (4x4) 4000 rpm. 96%
    4.2 FSI V8 Automatic 8 Tiptronic All wheel drive (4x4) 6800 rpm. 69%
    3.0 TDI V6 Automatic 8 Tiptronic All wheel drive (4x4) 4000-4500 rpm. 96%
    4.0 BiTFSI V8 Automatic 8 Tiptronic All wheel drive (4x4) 5500 rpm. 84%
    2.0 TFSI Automatic 8 Tiptronic Front wheel drive - -
    2.5 FSI V6 Automatic 8 Tiptronic Front wheel drive 6000 rpm. 79%
    Vehicle 6.3 W12
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 Tiptronic
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 6200 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 79%
    Vehicle 3.0 TFSI V6
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 Tiptronic
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 4850-6500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%
    Vehicle 4.1 TDI V8
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 Tiptronic
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 4000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 4.2 FSI V8
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 Tiptronic
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 6800 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 69%
    Vehicle 3.0 TDI V6
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 Tiptronic
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 4000-4500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 4.0 BiTFSI V8
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 Tiptronic
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 5500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle 2.0 TFSI
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 Tiptronic
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm -
    Transmission efficiency -
    Vehicle 2.5 FSI V6
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 Tiptronic
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 79%

    Quick notes on Audi A8 transmission

      • Drive: All wheel drive (4x4), Front wheel drive
      • Gearbox construction: Automatic
      • Transmission type: 8 Tiptronic, 8 AT
      • Average acceleration: 5.8 s to 60 mph
      • Average optimal engine speed: 4680 rpm
      • Average torque: 528 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 4 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 1886 kg / 4159 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 2741 kg / 6044 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 10 / 10

    Gearbox types in 2011 Audi A8 through generations

  • 3.0 TFSI V6 —8 Tiptronic (420 Nm)
  • 3.0 TDI V6 —8 Tiptronic (550 Nm)
  • 4.0 TFSI V8 —8 Tiptronic (600 Nm)
  • 4.2 BiTDI V8 —8 AT (800 Nm)
  • 4.2 FSI V8 —8 Tiptronic (445 Nm)
  • 2.0 TFSI —8 Tiptronic (350 Nm)
  • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • 3.0 TFSI V6 8 Tiptronic—5.8 s to 60 mph (6.1 s to 100 kmh )
  • 3.0 TDI V6 8 Tiptronic—6.7 s to 60 mph (7 s to 100 kmh )
  • 4.0 TFSI V8 8 Tiptronic—4.4 s to 60 mph (4.6 s to 100 kmh )
  • 4.2 BiTDI V8 8 AT—5.2 s to 60 mph (5.5 s to 100 kmh )
  • 4.2 FSI V8 8 Tiptronic—5.4 s to 60 mph (5.7 s to 100 kmh )
  • 2.0 TFSI 8 Tiptronic—7.3 s to 60 mph (7.7 s to 100 kmh )

    Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 3.0 TFSI V6 8 Tiptronic—4850-6500 rpm.
  • 3.0 TDI V6 8 Tiptronic—2750-5000 rpm.
  • 4.0 TFSI V8 8 Tiptronic—5000 rpm.
  • 4.2 BiTDI V8 8 AT—4000 rpm.
  • 4.2 FSI V8 8 Tiptronic—6800 rpm.
  • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    3.0 TFSI V6 Automatic 8 Tiptronic All wheel drive (4x4) 4850-6500 rpm. 91%
    3.0 TDI V6 Automatic 8 Tiptronic All wheel drive (4x4) 2750-5000 rpm. 96%
    4.0 TFSI V8 Automatic 8 Tiptronic All wheel drive (4x4) 5000 rpm. 91%
    4.2 BiTDI V8 Automatic 8 AT All wheel drive (4x4) 4000 rpm. 96%
    4.2 FSI V8 Automatic 8 Tiptronic All wheel drive (4x4) 6800 rpm. 69%
    2.0 TFSI Automatic 8 Tiptronic Front wheel drive - -
    Vehicle 3.0 TFSI V6
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 Tiptronic
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 4850-6500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%
    Vehicle 3.0 TDI V6
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 Tiptronic
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 2750-5000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 4.0 TFSI V8
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 Tiptronic
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 5000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%
    Vehicle 4.2 BiTDI V8
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 AT
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 4000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 4.2 FSI V8
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 Tiptronic
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 6800 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 69%
    Vehicle 2.0 TFSI
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 Tiptronic
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm -
    Transmission efficiency -

    Quick notes on Audi A8 transmission

      • Drive: All wheel drive (4x4), Front wheel drive
      • Gearbox construction: Automatic
      • Transmission type: 6 Tiptronic, Multitronic
      • Average acceleration: 6.7 s to 60 mph
      • Average optimal engine speed: 5310 rpm
      • Average torque: 430 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 4 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 1810 kg / 3991 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 2620 kg / 5777 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 10 / 10

    Gearbox types in 2007 Audi A8 through generations

  • 3.2 FSI V6 —6 Tiptronic (330 Nm)
  • 3.0 TDI V6 —6 Tiptronic (450 Nm)
  • 4.2 BiTDI V8 —6 Tiptronic (650 Nm)
  • 2.8 FSI e V6 —Multitronic (280 Nm)
  • 4.2 FSI V8 —6 Tiptronic (440 Nm)
  • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • 3.2 FSI V6 6 Tiptronic—7.3 s to 60 mph (7.7 s to 100 kmh )
  • 3.0 TDI V6 6 Tiptronic—7.4 s to 60 mph (7.8 s to 100 kmh )
  • 4.2 BiTDI V8 6 Tiptronic—5.6 s to 60 mph (5.9 s to 100 kmh )
  • 2.8 FSI e V6 Multitronic—7.6 s to 60 mph (8 s to 100 kmh )
  • 4.2 FSI V8 6 Tiptronic—5.8 s to 60 mph (6.1 s to 100 kmh )

    Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 3.2 FSI V6 6 Tiptronic—6500 rpm.
  • 3.0 TDI V6 6 Tiptronic—4000 rpm.
  • 4.2 BiTDI V8 6 Tiptronic—3750 rpm.
  • 2.8 FSI e V6 Multitronic—5500-6800 rpm.
  • 4.2 FSI V8 6 Tiptronic—6800 rpm.
  • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    3.2 FSI V6 Automatic 6 Tiptronic All wheel drive (4x4) 6500 rpm. 79%
    3.0 TDI V6 Automatic 6 Tiptronic All wheel drive (4x4) 4000 rpm. 96%
    4.2 BiTDI V8 Automatic 6 Tiptronic All wheel drive (4x4) 3750 rpm. 96%
    2.8 FSI e V6 Automatic Multitronic Front wheel drive 5500-6800 rpm. 84%
    4.2 FSI V8 Automatic 6 Tiptronic All wheel drive (4x4) 6800 rpm. 69%
    Vehicle 3.2 FSI V6
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 6 Tiptronic
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 6500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 79%
    Vehicle 3.0 TDI V6
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 6 Tiptronic
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 4000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 4.2 BiTDI V8
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 6 Tiptronic
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 3750 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 2.8 FSI e V6
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears Multitronic
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5500-6800 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle 4.2 FSI V8
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 6 Tiptronic
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 6800 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 69%

    Quick notes on Audi A8 transmission

      • Drive: Front wheel drive, All wheel drive (4x4)
      • Gearbox construction: Automatic
      • Transmission type: Multitronic, 6 Tiptronic
      • Average acceleration: 6.3 s to 60 mph
      • Average optimal engine speed: 5450 rpm
      • Average torque: 490 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 4 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 1892 kg / 4172 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 2747 kg / 6057 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 10 / 10

    Gearbox types in 2007 Audi A8 through generations

  • 3.2 FSI V6 —Multitronic (330 Nm)
  • 3.0 TDI V6 —6 Tiptronic (450 Nm)
  • 6.0 W12 —6 Tiptronic (580 Nm)
  • 4.2 BiTDI V8 —6 Tiptronic (650 Nm)
  • 4.2 FSI V8 —6 Tiptronic (440 Nm)
  • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • 3.2 FSI V6 Multitronic—7.5 s to 60 mph (7.9 s to 100 kmh )
  • 3.0 TDI V6 6 Tiptronic—7.5 s to 60 mph (7.9 s to 100 kmh )
  • 6.0 W12 6 Tiptronic—4.9 s to 60 mph (5.2 s to 100 kmh )
  • 4.2 BiTDI V8 6 Tiptronic—5.8 s to 60 mph (6.1 s to 100 kmh )
  • 4.2 FSI V8 6 Tiptronic—6 s to 60 mph (6.3 s to 100 kmh )

    Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 3.2 FSI V6 Multitronic—6500 rpm.
  • 3.0 TDI V6 6 Tiptronic—4000 rpm.
  • 6.0 W12 6 Tiptronic—6200 rpm.
  • 4.2 BiTDI V8 6 Tiptronic—3750 rpm.
  • 4.2 FSI V8 6 Tiptronic—6800 rpm.
  • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    3.2 FSI V6 Automatic Multitronic Front wheel drive 6500 rpm. 79%
    3.0 TDI V6 Automatic 6 Tiptronic All wheel drive (4x4) 4000 rpm. 96%
    6.0 W12 Automatic 6 Tiptronic All wheel drive (4x4) 6200 rpm. 79%
    4.2 BiTDI V8 Automatic 6 Tiptronic All wheel drive (4x4) 3750 rpm. 96%
    4.2 FSI V8 Automatic 6 Tiptronic All wheel drive (4x4) 6800 rpm. 69%
    Vehicle 3.2 FSI V6
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears Multitronic
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 79%
    Vehicle 3.0 TDI V6
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 6 Tiptronic
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 4000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 6.0 W12
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 6 Tiptronic
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 6200 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 79%
    Vehicle 4.2 BiTDI V8
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 6 Tiptronic
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 3750 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 4.2 FSI V8
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 6 Tiptronic
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 6800 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 69%

    Quick notes on Audi A8 transmission

      • Drive: All wheel drive (4x4)
      • Gearbox construction: Automatic
      • Transmission type: 6 Tiptronic
      • Average acceleration: 6.4 s to 60 mph
      • Average optimal engine speed: 5290 rpm
      • Average torque: 474 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 4 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 1858 kg / 4097 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 2713 kg / 5982 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 10 / 10

    Gearbox types in Audi A8 through generations

  • 3.2 FSI V6 —6 Tiptronic (330 Nm)
  • 4.2 BiTDI V8 —6 Tiptronic (650 Nm)
  • 6.0i W12 —6 Tiptronic (580 Nm)
  • 3.0 TDI V6 —6 Tiptronic (450 Nm)
  • 3.7 V8 —6 Tiptronic (360 Nm)
  • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • 3.2 FSI V6 6 Tiptronic—7.3 s to 60 mph (7.7 s to 100 kmh )
  • 4.2 BiTDI V8 6 Tiptronic—5.6 s to 60 mph (5.9 s to 100 kmh )
  • 6.0i W12 6 Tiptronic—4.8 s to 60 mph (5.1 s to 100 kmh )
  • 3.0 TDI V6 6 Tiptronic—7.4 s to 60 mph (7.8 s to 100 kmh )
  • 3.7 V8 6 Tiptronic—6.9 s to 60 mph (7.3 s to 100 kmh )

    Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 3.2 FSI V6 6 Tiptronic—6500 rpm.
  • 4.2 BiTDI V8 6 Tiptronic—3750 rpm.
  • 6.0i W12 6 Tiptronic—6200 rpm.
  • 3.0 TDI V6 6 Tiptronic—4000 rpm.
  • 3.7 V8 6 Tiptronic—6000 rpm.
  • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    3.2 FSI V6 Automatic 6 Tiptronic All wheel drive (4x4) 6500 rpm. 79%
    4.2 BiTDI V8 Automatic 6 Tiptronic All wheel drive (4x4) 3750 rpm. 96%
    6.0i W12 Automatic 6 Tiptronic All wheel drive (4x4) 6200 rpm. 79%
    3.0 TDI V6 Automatic 6 Tiptronic All wheel drive (4x4) 4000 rpm. 96%
    3.7 V8 Automatic 6 Tiptronic All wheel drive (4x4) 6000 rpm. 79%
    Vehicle 3.2 FSI V6
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 6 Tiptronic
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 6500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 79%
    Vehicle 4.2 BiTDI V8
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 6 Tiptronic
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 3750 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 6.0i W12
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 6 Tiptronic
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 6200 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 79%
    Vehicle 3.0 TDI V6
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 6 Tiptronic
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 4000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 3.7 V8
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 6 Tiptronic
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 6000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 79%

    Quick notes on Audi A8 transmission

      • Drive: All wheel drive (4x4), Front wheel drive
      • Gearbox construction: Automatic
      • Transmission type: 6 Tiptronic, Multitronic
      • Average acceleration: 6.3 s to 60 mph
      • Average optimal engine speed: 5450 rpm
      • Average torque: 490 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 4 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 1892 kg / 4172 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 2747 kg / 6057 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 10 / 10

    Gearbox types in Audi A8 through generations

  • 3.0 TDI V6 —6 Tiptronic (450 Nm)
  • 3.2 FSI V6 —Multitronic (330 Nm)
  • 4.2 FSI V8 —6 Tiptronic (440 Nm)
  • 4.2 BiTDI V8 —6 Tiptronic (650 Nm)
  • 6.0 W12 —6 Tiptronic (580 Nm)
  • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • 3.0 TDI V6 6 Tiptronic—7.5 s to 60 mph (7.9 s to 100 kmh )
  • 3.2 FSI V6 Multitronic—7.5 s to 60 mph (7.9 s to 100 kmh )
  • 4.2 FSI V8 6 Tiptronic—6 s to 60 mph (6.3 s to 100 kmh )
  • 4.2 BiTDI V8 6 Tiptronic—5.8 s to 60 mph (6.1 s to 100 kmh )
  • 6.0 W12 6 Tiptronic—4.9 s to 60 mph (5.2 s to 100 kmh )

    Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 3.0 TDI V6 6 Tiptronic—4000 rpm.
  • 3.2 FSI V6 Multitronic—6500 rpm.
  • 4.2 FSI V8 6 Tiptronic—6800 rpm.
  • 4.2 BiTDI V8 6 Tiptronic—3750 rpm.
  • 6.0 W12 6 Tiptronic—6200 rpm.
  • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    3.0 TDI V6 Automatic 6 Tiptronic All wheel drive (4x4) 4000 rpm. 96%
    3.2 FSI V6 Automatic Multitronic Front wheel drive 6500 rpm. 79%
    4.2 FSI V8 Automatic 6 Tiptronic All wheel drive (4x4) 6800 rpm. 69%
    4.2 BiTDI V8 Automatic 6 Tiptronic All wheel drive (4x4) 3750 rpm. 96%
    6.0 W12 Automatic 6 Tiptronic All wheel drive (4x4) 6200 rpm. 79%
    Vehicle 3.0 TDI V6
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 6 Tiptronic
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 4000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 3.2 FSI V6
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears Multitronic
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 79%
    Vehicle 4.2 FSI V8
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 6 Tiptronic
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 6800 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 69%
    Vehicle 4.2 BiTDI V8
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 6 Tiptronic
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 3750 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 6.0 W12
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 6 Tiptronic
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 6200 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 79%

    Quick notes on Audi A8 transmission

      • Drive: Front wheel drive, All wheel drive (4x4)
      • Gearbox construction: Automatic
      • Transmission type: Multitronic, 6 Tiptronic
      • Average acceleration: 6.5 s to 60 mph
      • Average optimal engine speed: 5458 rpm
      • Average torque: 462 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 4 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 1825 kg / 4024 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 2635 kg / 5810 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 10 / 10

    Gearbox types in 2004 Audi A8 through generations

  • 3.0i V6 —Multitronic (300 Nm)
  • 3.0 TDI —6 Tiptronic (450 Nm)
  • 3.7 V8 —6 Tiptronic (360 Nm)
  • 4.0 TDI V8 32V —6 Tiptronic (650 Nm)
  • 4.2i V8 40V —6 Tiptronic (430 Nm)
  • 6.0i W12 —6 Tiptronic (580 Nm)
  • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • 3.0i V6 Multitronic—7.5 s to 60 mph (7.9 s to 100 kmh )
  • 3.0 TDI 6 Tiptronic—7.4 s to 60 mph (7.8 s to 100 kmh )
  • 3.7 V8 6 Tiptronic—6.9 s to 60 mph (7.3 s to 100 kmh )
  • 4.0 TDI V8 32V 6 Tiptronic—6.4 s to 60 mph (6.7 s to 100 kmh )
  • 4.2i V8 40V 6 Tiptronic—6 s to 60 mph (6.3 s to 100 kmh )
  • 6.0i W12 6 Tiptronic—4.8 s to 60 mph (5.1 s to 100 kmh )

    Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 3.0i V6 Multitronic—6300 rpm.
  • 3.0 TDI 6 Tiptronic—4000 rpm.
  • 3.7 V8 6 Tiptronic—6000 rpm.
  • 4.0 TDI V8 32V 6 Tiptronic—3750 rpm.
  • 4.2i V8 40V 6 Tiptronic—6500 rpm.
  • 6.0i W12 6 Tiptronic—6200 rpm.
  • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    3.0i V6 Automatic Multitronic Front wheel drive 6300 rpm. 79%
    3.0 TDI Automatic 6 Tiptronic All wheel drive (4x4) 4000 rpm. 96%
    3.7 V8 Automatic 6 Tiptronic All wheel drive (4x4) 6000 rpm. 79%
    4.0 TDI V8 32V Automatic 6 Tiptronic All wheel drive (4x4) 3750 rpm. 96%
    4.2i V8 40V Automatic 6 Tiptronic All wheel drive (4x4) 6500 rpm. 79%
    6.0i W12 Automatic 6 Tiptronic All wheel drive (4x4) 6200 rpm. 79%
    Vehicle 3.0i V6
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears Multitronic
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6300 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 79%
    Vehicle 3.0 TDI
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 6 Tiptronic
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 4000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 3.7 V8
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 6 Tiptronic
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 6000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 79%
    Vehicle 4.0 TDI V8 32V
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 6 Tiptronic
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 3750 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 4.2i V8 40V
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 6 Tiptronic
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 6500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 79%
    Vehicle 6.0i W12
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 6 Tiptronic
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 6200 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 79%

    Quick notes on Audi A8 transmission

      • Drive: Front wheel drive, All wheel drive (4x4)
      • Gearbox construction: Automatic
      • Transmission type: Multitronic, 6 Tiptronic
      • Average acceleration: 6.3 s to 60 mph
      • Average optimal engine speed: 5763 rpm
      • Average torque: 490 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 4 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 1885 kg / 4156 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 2740 kg / 6042 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 10 / 10

    Gearbox types in Audi A8 through generations

  • 3.0i V6 —Multitronic (300 Nm)
  • 4.0 TDI V8 32V —6 Tiptronic (650 Nm)
  • 4.2i V8 —6 Tiptronic (430 Nm)
  • 6.0 W12 —6 Tiptronic (580 Nm)
  • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • 3.0i V6 Multitronic—7.9 s to 60 mph (8.3 s to 100 kmh )
  • 4.0 TDI V8 32V 6 Tiptronic—6.5 s to 60 mph (6.8 s to 100 kmh )
  • 4.2i V8 6 Tiptronic—6.1 s to 60 mph (6.4 s to 100 kmh )
  • 6.0 W12 6 Tiptronic—4.8 s to 60 mph (5.1 s to 100 kmh )

    Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 3.0i V6 Multitronic—6300 rpm.
  • 4.0 TDI V8 32V 6 Tiptronic—3750 rpm.
  • 4.2i V8 6 Tiptronic—6500 rpm.
  • 6.0 W12 6 Tiptronic—6500 rpm.
  • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    3.0i V6 Automatic Multitronic Front wheel drive 6300 rpm. 79%
    4.0 TDI V8 32V Automatic 6 Tiptronic All wheel drive (4x4) 3750 rpm. 96%
    4.2i V8 Automatic 6 Tiptronic All wheel drive (4x4) 6500 rpm. 79%
    6.0 W12 Automatic 6 Tiptronic All wheel drive (4x4) 6500 rpm. 79%
    Vehicle 3.0i V6
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears Multitronic
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6300 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 79%
    Vehicle 4.0 TDI V8 32V
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 6 Tiptronic
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 3750 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 4.2i V8
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 6 Tiptronic
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 6500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 79%
    Vehicle 6.0 W12
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 6 Tiptronic
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 6500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 79%

    Quick notes on Audi A8 transmission

      • Drive: All wheel drive (4x4)
      • Gearbox construction: Automatic
      • Transmission type: 5 Tiptronic
      • Average acceleration: 6 s to 60 mph
      • Average optimal engine speed: 6100 rpm
      • Average torque: 480 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 4 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 1885 kg / 4156 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 2740 kg / 6042 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 10 / 10

    Gearbox types in Audi A8 through generations

  • 4.2 V8 40V —5 Tiptronic (410 Nm)
  • 6.0 W12 —5 Tiptronic (550 Nm)
  • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • 4.2 V8 40V 5 Tiptronic—6.7 s to 60 mph (7 s to 100 kmh )
  • 6.0 W12 5 Tiptronic—5.3 s to 60 mph (5.6 s to 100 kmh )

    Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 4.2 V8 40V 5 Tiptronic—6200 rpm.
  • 6.0 W12 5 Tiptronic—6000 rpm.
  • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    4.2 V8 40V Automatic 5 Tiptronic All wheel drive (4x4) 6200 rpm. 79%
    6.0 W12 Automatic 5 Tiptronic All wheel drive (4x4) 6000 rpm. 79%
    Vehicle 4.2 V8 40V
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 5 Tiptronic
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 6200 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 79%
    Vehicle 6.0 W12
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 5 Tiptronic
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 6000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 79%

    Quick notes on Audi A8 transmission

      • Drive: All wheel drive (4x4), Front wheel drive
      • Gearbox construction: Manual, Automatic
      • Transmission type: 5 MT, 5 Tiptronic, 4 Tiptronic
      • Average acceleration: 8.3 s to 60 mph
      • Average optimal engine speed: 5286 rpm
      • Average torque: 341 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 5 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 1672 kg / 3687 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 2437 kg / 5374 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 10 / 10

    Gearbox types in 1995 Audi A8 through generations

  • 2.8 V6 —5 MT (250 Nm)
  • 2.8 V6 30V —5 MT (280 Nm)
  • 2.5 TDI V6 —5 Tiptronic (310 Nm)
  • 3.3 TDI V8 —5 Tiptronic (480 Nm)
  • 3.7 V8 —5 Tiptronic (315 Nm)
  • 3.7 V8 40V —5 Tiptronic (350 Nm)
  • 4.2 V8 —4 Tiptronic (400 Nm)
  • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • 2.8 V6 5 MT—8.6 s to 60 mph (9.1 s to 100 kmh )
  • 2.8 V6 30V 5 MT—8.1 s to 60 mph (8.5 s to 100 kmh )
  • 2.5 TDI V6 5 Tiptronic—10.5 s to 60 mph (11 s to 100 kmh )
  • 3.3 TDI V8 5 Tiptronic—7.8 s to 60 mph (8.2 s to 100 kmh )
  • 3.7 V8 5 Tiptronic—8.6 s to 60 mph (9.1 s to 100 kmh )
  • 3.7 V8 40V 5 Tiptronic—7.7 s to 60 mph (8.1 s to 100 kmh )
  • 4.2 V8 4 Tiptronic—6.9 s to 60 mph (7.3 s to 100 kmh )

    Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 2.8 V6 5 MT—5500 rpm.
  • 2.8 V6 30V 5 MT—6000 rpm.
  • 2.5 TDI V6 5 Tiptronic—4000 rpm.
  • 3.3 TDI V8 5 Tiptronic—4000 rpm.
  • 3.7 V8 5 Tiptronic—5500 rpm.
  • 3.7 V8 40V 5 Tiptronic—6000 rpm.
  • 4.2 V8 4 Tiptronic—6000 rpm.
  • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    2.8 V6 Manual 5 MT All wheel drive (4x4) 5500 rpm. 84%
    2.8 V6 30V Manual 5 MT All wheel drive (4x4) 6000 rpm. 79%
    2.5 TDI V6 Automatic 5 Tiptronic Front wheel drive 4000 rpm. 96%
    3.3 TDI V8 Automatic 5 Tiptronic All wheel drive (4x4) 4000 rpm. 96%
    3.7 V8 Automatic 5 Tiptronic All wheel drive (4x4) 5500 rpm. 84%
    3.7 V8 40V Automatic 5 Tiptronic Front wheel drive 6000 rpm. 79%
    4.2 V8 Automatic 4 Tiptronic All wheel drive (4x4) 6000 rpm. 79%
    Vehicle 2.8 V6
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 5500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle 2.8 V6 30V
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 6000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 79%
    Vehicle 2.5 TDI V6
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 5 Tiptronic
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 3.3 TDI V8
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 5 Tiptronic
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 4000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 3.7 V8
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 5 Tiptronic
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 5500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle 3.7 V8 40V
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 5 Tiptronic
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 79%
    Vehicle 4.2 V8
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 4 Tiptronic
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 6000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 79%