What is the difference between an Audi A8 and Audi S8?

I'm just wondering, what is the difference between an Audi A8 and Audi S8?





What are the benefits of one or the other? I'm confused by the S Series and A series, i thought they were one in the same, but what exactly are the differences? Which one is better?





Thanks for the help =)|||The S8 is a sportier version of the A8. They are essentially the same car it's just the S8 will have a few subtle cosmetic differences i.e. bigger wheels, silver wing mirrors etc. it will however have a much more powerful engine. It will also be a little bit more "driver focussed", so it will have better suspension and will handle better.





The S8 is a better car than the A8, however it really depends what you want. the A8 is a perfectly good car on it's own. It's luxurious, safe etc, but if you want all that plus some performance then you would go for the S8.














Hope that helps|||I'm an Audi technician, and I can tell you that they share the same body. The S-8 has air suspension standard, and you can have it with the 5.2 liter V-10. The older models had the Volkswagen W-12 (I do not recommend this engine. Too complex and expensive) and it was available on the A model. The V-10 is only available on the S model. There are several other less significant standard options on the S model, but that is about it. Just so you know, the 4.2 V-8 available in the A model is a pretty strong runner, so unless you feel extravagant, stick with the A model. BTW, the A4 and S4 are the same body as well, one is not larger than the other. The A4 had a 1.8L turbo I-4, 2.8L V-6, 3.0L V-6, and now 2.0L turbo I-4 ,and 3.2L V-6 engines available. The S4 had a 2.7L turbo V-6, and now has a 4.2L V-8 available.|||s8 is more luxerious, the s stands for sport tuned im not sure about the a8 but the a4 is smaller in size then the s4


a4 has a 4 cylinder and s4 has a v8.|||The "S" car is the sports derivative of the model. Pretty much like comparing a BMW 5 series and the BMW M 5 series.|||I have an audi r8 and its totally awesome.. dont get ethier of those. get the r8