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    2016 Audi S8

    New from

    $280,326 excl. on-roads

    Review Rating

    Not Available

    Safety Rating

    Not Available

    Warranty

    3 year, unlimited km

    Fuel Efficiency

    9.6 - 10.2 L / 100km

    About the Audi S8

    Last updated Sep 27, 2025

    The new Audi S8 is a Luxury offered in a 4D Sedan body style. Available in Australia from $280,326 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Base variant and topping out at $330,500 for the Plus.

    There are 2 variants of the S8 available in Australia and this generation went on sale in October of 2015.

    The Audi S8 is only available with an null motor that produces 382kW and 650Nm of torque. All variants feature four-wheel drive.

    The new 2016 S8 is offered with a 3 year, unlimited km warranty.

    See Audi S8 models from other years

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    Power to Weight
    184.99 - 215.5 kW/t
    84.37 kW/t
    216.04 kW/t
    Boot Space
    520 litres
    335 litres
    530 litres
    Fuel Efficiency
    9.6 - 10.2 L/100km
    2.2 L/100km
    14.6 L/100km
    Vehicle Range
    804 - 854 km
    625 km
    1,592 km
    Price
    $280,326 - $330,500
    $185,691
    $733,386
    Warranty (Years)
    3 years
    3 years
    4 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    Unlimited
    100,000 km
    Unlimited
    Service Interval
    12 months
    12 months
    36 months

    2016 Audi S8 Price

    Base

    ConfigurationPrice From*
    4.0L, 8-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, 4x4$280,610
    4.0L, 8-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, 4x4$280,326

    Plus

    ConfigurationPrice From*
    4.0L, 8-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, 4x4$330,500
    4.0L, 8-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, 4x4$330,216
    *excl. on-roads

    All Audi S8 Pricing

    YearPrice From*Price To*
    2024$279,200$287,600
    2023$271,869$273,400
    2022$273,400$273,400
    2021$259,877$260,000
    2020$260,000$260,000
    *excl. on-roads
    See all Audi S8 Pricing

    2016 Audi S8 Specs

    See our comprehensive details for the Audi S8

    Base

    • Audio
      • Connection External Aux Jack Front
      • Connection External Usb Front
      • Connection External Ipod Front
      • Disc Player Glove Box Capacity: 6
      • Disc Player Glove Box Location: Glove Box
      • Disc Player Glove Box Media Type: Dvd
      • Number Of Speakers: 14
      • Remote Control Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
      • Speaker Brand Name: Bose
      • Speaker Subwoofer
      • System Cd Player Reads Mp3
      • System Colour Screen
      • System Digital Media Card
      • System Digital Radio
      • System Disc Autochanger
      • System Disc Autochanger Capacity: 6
      • System In-dash Cd
      • System In-dash Dvd
      • System Radio Type: Am/fm
      • Upgraded Speakers
    • Body exterior
      • Body Type: Sedan
      • Local Body Type: Sedan
      • Local Number Of Doors: 4
      • Number Of Doors: 4
      • Platform Code: Mlb
      • Wheelbase Type: Short
    • Brakes
      • Number Of Disc Brakes: 4
      • Number Of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 4
    • Bumpers
      • Front Location: Front
      • Rear Location: Rear
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 184.99
    • Convenience
      • Adaptive Cruise Control
      • Automatic Door Closing Rear Boot Hatch
      • Automatic Door Closing Side Doors
      • Back Of Front Seats Entertainment Display Screen: Back Of Front Seats
      • Bluetooth Includes Music Streaming
      • Bluetooth Includes Phone Connection
      • Cruise Control Stop Go Function: Stop & Go
      • Driver Modes Includes Engine Mapping
      • Driver Modes Includes Steering
      • Driver Modes Includes Suspension
      • Driver Vanity Mirror Illuminated
      • Driver Vanity Mirror Location: Driver
      • Front Dvd Entertainment Display Screen
      • Front Entertainment Display Screen Location: Front
      • Front Entertainment Display Screen Size: 8.0
      • Front Tv Entertainment Display Screen
      • Internal Memory Storage Capacity (gb): 20.00
      • Memorized Door Mirror Position
      • Memorized Steering Wheel Position
      • Navigational Systems Controls: Knobs/touch Buttons
      • Navigational Systems Information Type: 3d And Voice
      • Navigational Systems Screen Size (in): 8.0
      • Navigational Systems Traffic Info
      • Parking Assistance Rear Location: Rear
      • Parking Assistance Rear Type: Full Auto Park & Exit
      • Parking Distance System Front Location: Front
      • Parking Distance System Front Type: Sensor & Camera
      • Parking Distance System Rear Location: Rear
      • Parking Distance System Rear Type: Sensor & Camera
      • Parking Distance System Side Location: Side
      • Parking Distance System Side Type: Sensor & Camera
      • Passenger Vanity Mirror Illuminated
      • Passenger Vanity Mirror Location: Passenger
      • Power Outlet Front Location (12v): Front
      • Power Outlet Rear Location (12v): Rear
      • Smart Card/smart Key Includes Keyless Entry
      • Smart Card/smart Key Includes Keyless Start
      • Smart Card/smart Key Type: Automatic
      • Tv Entertainment Display Screen - Back Of Front Seats
      • Voice Activating System Includes Audio Player
      • Voice Activating System Includes Navigation System
      • Voice Activating System Includes Phone
    • Dimensions
      • Cargo Capacity Measurement Standard: Vda
      • Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window (l): 520
      • External Dimensions Wall To Wall Turning Circle (ft): 40.4
      • Front Headroom (mm): 1036
      • Front Shoulder Room (mm): 1501
      • Front Track (mm): 1632
      • Interior Dimensions Headroom Front (in): 40.8
      • Interior Dimensions Headroom Rear (in): 38.7
      • Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Front (in): 59.1
      • Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Rear (in): 57.8
      • Overall Height (mm): 1458
      • Overall Length (mm): 5147
      • Overall Width (mm): 1949
      • Rear Headroom (mm): 983
      • Rear Shoulder Room (mm): 1467
      • Rear Track (mm): 1623
      • Wall To Wall Turning Circle (mm): 12300
      • Wheelbase (mm): 2994
    • Doors
      • Driver Door Location: Driver
      • Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
      • Passenger Door Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
      • Rear Driver Door Location: Rear Driver
      • Rear Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
      • Rear Passenger Door Location: Rear Passenger
      • Rear Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
    • Fuel
      • Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Petrol Direct Injection
      • Fuel Tank Main Capacity (l): 82
      • Fuel Tanks Main Type: Total
      • Fuel Type Octane Number: 98
      • Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
      • Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
      • Minimum Fuel Octane Number: 98
      • Minimum Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
    • Instrumentation
      • Computer Average Fuel Consumption
      • Computer Average Speed
      • Computer Instantaneous Fuel Consumption
      • Computer Range For Remaining Fuel
      • Display Screen Location: ?
      • Display Screen Size (in): 8.0
      • Instrument Cluster Head Up Display
      • Number Of Display Screens: 2
    • Interior trim
      • Luxury Trim On Center Floor Console: Leather
      • Luxury Trim On Doors: Leather
      • Luxury Trim On Gear Selector: Carbon Fibre
      • Luxury Trim On Instrument Panel: Carbon Fibre
      • Upholstery Color: Beige
    • Lights
      • Headlight Control Active High Beam
      • Headlight Control Directional Headlights
      • Headlight Control Dusk Sensor
      • Headlight Control Fog Light Function
      • Headlight Control Height Adjustment: Automatic
      • Headlight Control Internal Height Adjustment
      • Headlights Bulb Type High Beam: Led
      • Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Led
      • Headlights Lens Type: Complex Surface
      • High Beam Led Lights Location: High Beam
      • Led Brake Lights Location: Brake Lights
      • Led Lights Daytime Running Location: Day Time Running Lights
      • Low Beam Led Lights Location: Low Beam
      • Rear Led Lights Location: Rear Lights
    • Locks
      • Power Locks Operation: Card Key
    • Paint
      • External Color: Gray
      • Type: Pearl
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 854
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 9.6
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (km/l): 10.4
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (l/100km): 7.3
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (km/l): 13.7
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Standard: Adr 81/02
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (l/100km): 13.6
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (km/l): 7.4
      • Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 9.6
      • Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 4.1
      • Performance Maximum Speed (km/h): 250
      • Performance Maximum Speed (mph): 155
      • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 520
      • Power Maximum Power (kw): 382
      • Power Maximum Torque (nm): 650
      • Power Measurement Standard: Eec
      • Power Primary Or Secondary Fuel Power Figure: Primary
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5800
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 1700
    • Roof
      • Front Sunroof Location: Front
      • Front Sunroof Operation: Remote
      • Front Sunroof Sliding
      • Front Sunroof Tilting
      • Front Sunroof Type: Glass
      • Luxury Inner Roof Upholstery Material: Synthetic Suede
    • Safety
      • Anti Collision System Activates Brake Lights
      • Anti Collision System Activates Seat Belts
      • Anti Collision System Driver Monitor
      • Front Airbag Driver Location: Driver
      • Front Airbag Passenger Location: Passenger
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Height Adjustable
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Pre Tensioners
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Height Adjustable
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Pre Tensioners
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
      • Head Restraints Front Seats Location: Front Seats
      • Head Restraints Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
      • Head Restraints Rear Seats Number: 3
      • Lane Departure Warning Activates Steering
      • Number Of Airbags: 8
      • Overtaking Sensor Manufacturer Name: Audi Side Assist
      • Rear Seat Belts Center Seat Position: Centre
      • Rear Seat Belts Center Type: 3-point
      • Rear Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
      • Rear Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
      • Side Airbag Front Location: Front
      • Side Airbag Rear Location: Rear
      • Side Curtain Airbag Front And Rear Location: Front And Rear
    • Service
      • Intermediate Service Distance (km): 15000
      • Intermediate Service Period (months): 12
    • Steering
      • Power Steering Variable Rack
      • Power Steering Vehicle Speed Proportional
      • Steering Wheel Electric Adjustment
      • Steering Wheel Height Adjustment
      • Steering Wheel Telescopic Adjustment
      • Steering Wheel Type: Leather Covered
    • Storage
      • Cup Holders Front Seats Location: Front Seats
      • Cup Holders Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
      • Refrigerated Storage Glove Compartment Location: Glove Compartment
    • Suspension
      • Alternate Suspension Type: Sport
      • Responsive Suspension Driver Selectable
      • Responsive Suspension Type: Electronic
      • Suspension Front Location: Front
      • Suspension Front Spring Type: Air
      • Suspension Front Stabilizer Bar
      • Suspension Front Type: Multi-link
      • Suspension Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
      • Suspension Levelling Front Location: Front
      • Suspension Levelling Front Operation: Automatic
      • Suspension Levelling Rear Location: Rear
      • Suspension Levelling Rear Operation: Automatic
      • Suspension Rear Location: Rear
      • Suspension Rear Spring Type: Air
      • Suspension Rear Stabilizer Bar
      • Suspension Rear Type: Multi-link
      • Suspension Rear Wheel Dependence: Independent
    • Ventilation
      • Air Conditioning Type: Fully-auto
      • Climate Control - Number Of Zones: 4
      • Rear Control For Climate Control
      • Secondary Ventilation Controls Individual Rear Location: Individual Rear
      • Secondary Ventilation Controls Passenger Seat Location: Passenger Seat
      • Ventilation System Digital Display
    • Visibility
      • Auto-dimming Driver Door Mirrors
      • Auto-dimming Passenger Door Mirrors
      • Driver Door Mirror Indicator Lights
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Alloy
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Driver
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
      • Front Electric Windows: Front
      • Heat Reflective Glass Location: ?
      • Heated Driver Door Mirrors/cameras
      • Heated Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras
      • Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Automatic
      • Passenger Door Mirror Indicator Lights
      • Passenger Door Mirrors Tilting For Reverse: Automatic
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Alloy
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
      • Privacy Glass Rear Location: Rear
      • Privacy Glass Rear Side Location: Rear Side
      • Rain Sensor Windshield Wipers
      • Rear Blind Location: Rear
      • Rear Blind Type: Electric
      • Rear Electric Windows: Rear
      • Rear View Mirror/camera Auto Dimming
      • Rear View Window Type: Fixed
      • Side Blind Location: Side
      • Side Blind Type: Electric
    • Warranty
      • Anti-corrosion Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Anti-corrosion Duration (months): 144
      • Oem Powertrain Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Oem Powertrain Duration (months): 36
      • Roadside Assistance Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Roadside Assistance Duration (months): 36
      • Total Powertrain Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Total Powertrain Duration (months): 36
      • Total Whole Vehicle Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Total Whole Vehicle Duration (months): 36
      • Whole Vehicle Oem Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Whole Vehicle Oem Duration (months): 36
    • Weights
      • Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 2300
      • Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 750
      • Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 2590
      • Kerb Weight Inc Driver (kg): 2065
      • Kerb Weight Inc Driver (lb): 4553
      • Kerb Weight Includes Driver
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 2065
      • Tare Weight (kg): 2011
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Location: Front
      • Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 21
      • Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
      • Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 9.0
      • Front Wheels Tire Load Index: 101
      • Front Wheels Tire Location: Front
      • Front Wheels Tire Profile: 35
      • Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: Y
      • Front Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/summer
      • Front Wheels Tire Width: 265
      • Rear Wheels Location: Rear
      • Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 21
      • Rear Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
      • Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 9.0
      • Rear Wheels Tire Load Index: 101
      • Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 35
      • Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: Y
      • Rear Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/summer
      • Rear Wheels Tire Width: 265

    Plus

    Adds to Base:
    • Body exterior
      • Trunk/hatch Spoiler Location: Boot/hatch
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 215.5
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 804
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 10.2
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (km/l): 9.8
      • Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 10.2
      • Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 3.8
      • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 605
      • Power Maximum Power (kw): 445
      • Power Maximum Torque (nm): 750
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 6100
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 2500
    • Visibility
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Painted
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Painted
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Tire Diameter: 21
      • Front Wheels Tire Official Brochure Tire Size
      • Rear Wheels Tire Diameter: 21
      • Rear Wheels Tire Official Brochure Tire Size
    Removes from Base:
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 184.99
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 854
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 9.6
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (km/l): 10.4
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (l/100km): 7.3
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (km/l): 13.7
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (l/100km): 13.6
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (km/l): 7.4
      • Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 9.6
      • Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 4.1
      • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 520
      • Power Maximum Power (kw): 382
      • Power Maximum Torque (nm): 650
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5800
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 1700
    • Roof
      • Luxury Inner Roof Upholstery Material: Synthetic Suede
    • Visibility
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Alloy
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Alloy
    See all 2016 Audi S8 Specs

    2016 Audi S8 Dimensions

    1458mm
    1949mm
    5147mm

    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.

    See all 2016 Audi S8 Dimensions

    2016 Audi S8 Towing Capacity

    YearBraked Capacity fromBraked Capacity to
    20242300Kg2300Kg
    20232300Kg2300Kg
    20222300Kg2300Kg
    20212300Kg2300Kg
    20202300Kg2300Kg
    See all Audi S8 Towing Capacity

    2016 Audi S8 Fuel Economy

    There are 2 different fuel economy figures for the Audi S8

    The most fuel efficient Audi S8 is the Base with a 8-speed Automatic which is powered by a 4.0L Turbo Petrol Direct Injection and uses 9.6L of Premium Unleaded per 100km on the combined cycle.

    Audi S8Fuel TypeCombined
    4.0L, 8-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, 4x4Premium Unleaded9.6 L/100km
    See all Audi S8 Fuel Economy

    Cost of ownership

    What are the running and servicing costs of a Audi S8?

    The Audi S8 has a recommended service interval of 12 months or 15,000 km, whichever comes first.

    2016 Audi S8 Warranty

    What is the warranty on a Audi S8?

    The Audi S8 offers a 3 year unlimited km warranty. This is separate to the warranty on offer under Australian Consumer Law which can be greater for certain parts based on what is deemed as a reasonable period of time.

    Audi S8 FAQs

    The cheapest Audi S8 is the Base that starts from $280,326.

    The most expensive Audi S8 is the Plus that starts from $330,500.

    The best towing capacity of a Audi S8 is 2300 kg offered by the following variants: Base and Plus.

    The largest Audi S8 is the Base which measures 1949mm wide, 5147mm in length and sits 1458mm tall.

    The most powerful Audi S8 is the Plus which has 445kW of power from its 4.0L Turbo Petrol Direct Injection engine.

    The Audi S8 is built in Germany and shipped to Australia.

    The heaviest Audi S8 is the Plus which weighs 2590 kg (kerb weight).

    The Audi S8 uses Premium Unleaded.

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