Audi A8 2010–2013 car dimensions: 5137 mm long, 1949 mm wide and 1460 mm high. Unladen weight is 1,835 kg. Braked towing is 2,300 kg.
The cabin offers dual-zone automatic climate control as standard with four-zone available as an option. Cruise control comes standard. The MMI system uses a retractable color display controlled by a rotary knob and optional touchpad. Pre sense basic is standard for crash preparation. Parking sensors, reversing camera, side assist blind-spot warning, lane assist and full pre sense plus emergency braking are available in packages or as options.
Boot space measures 510 litres with the seats up. The rear seats do not fold, so capacity cannot be expanded.
Braked towing capacity reaches 2300 kg and unbraked is 750 kg. Payload sits at 615 kg. Adaptive air suspension is standard across the range.
The cabin feels quiet and spacious with high-quality leather upholstery on multi-way power front seats that include memory and heating as standard. Optional comfort seats add pneumatic bolster adjustment plus ventilation and massage. Four-zone climate control is available, dual-pane acoustic glass damps noise when fitted, and a panoramic roof opens up the interior on long-wheelbase models. Heated steering wheel and rear seats come in packages for cold weather use.
Premium unleaded fuel required
Combined fuel use 9.5 l/100 km
LongLife service up to 19,000 miles or 2 years
Standard Audi pre sense basic, multi airbags, ESP, ABS
quattro all-wheel drive standard
The 4.2 FSI V8 runs on premium unleaded and returns combined fuel consumption of 9.5 litres per 100 km with CO2 at 219 g/km. Recuperation and start-stop help efficiency in traffic.
Servicing follows the LongLife indicator, with intervals up to a maximum of 19,000 miles or two years. Oil changes and filters are key items at those points.
Safety kit includes dual-stage front airbags, side and curtain airbags, knee airbags, ESP, ABS with brake assist, and standard pre sense basic that pretensions belts and closes windows if a crash is imminent. No Euro NCAP star rating is published for this model.
Living with the car means relying on the aluminium space frame for light weight and strength, adaptive air suspension for ride comfort, and regular checks on air springs and electronics to keep costs in check over time.
Length 5137 mm, Width 1949 mm, Height 1460 mm, Wheelbase 2992 mm (A8 2010–2013)
Sources: manufacturer data, Audi Self-Study Programme 456, auto-data.net and Audi 2013 media kit.