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2016 Audi S8

2016 Audi S8

$64,616 — $82,520 USED
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Sedan
5 Seats
19 MPG
(Combined)
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Overview

Is this the car for you?
 (5.0) 1 reviews

The Good

  • Elegant, understated styling
  • High-quality interior
  • Powerful acceleration
  • Quiet cabin
  • Comfortable seats, front and back

The Bad

  • T-handle shifter function
  • Small trunk for such a big car
  • Brake squeal
2016 Audi S8 exterior side view

What to Know

about the 2016 Audi S8
  • Premium luxury sport sedan
  • Twin-turbocharged V-8
  • All-wheel drive standard
  • Adjustable drive modes
  • Bang &amp
  • amp
  • Olufsen audio system available

Our Take

from the Cars.com expert editorial team

What Is the 2016 Audi S8?

The 2016 Audi S8 is the five-seat performance sedan version of Audi's flagship A8, which is covered separately. All-wheel drive comes standard on both of its trim levels: 4.0T and 4.0T Plus. Competitors include the Mercedes-AMG S63 and BMW Alpina B7.

What's New on the 2016 Audi S8?

Powered by the turbocharged V-8 engine, a Sport model comes equipped with new side sills, a rear diffuser and a special front bumper with air intakes integrated into the lower section.

How Does the 2016 Audi S8 Compare to Other Performance Sedans?

The 2016 Audi S8 is competitively priced when compared with the Mercedes-AMG S63, BMW Alpina B7 and Jaguar XJR L. Although its exterior color options are a bit dull and it doesn't quite reach the heights of luxury found in the S-Class, it offers luxury and sportiness wrapped in a classy package.

What Features in the 2016 Audi S8 Are Most Important?

The 2016 Audi S8 is powered by a 520-horsepower, twin-turbo 4.0-liter V-8 engine driving all four wheels through an eight-speed automatic transmission. An adaptive suspension and LED headlights are standard, as are interior features like heated leather front seats, automatic air conditioning, a 14-speaker Bose surround sound audio system, a navigation system with Google Earth imagery and Audi Connect with a Wi-Fi hot spot (subscription required). Front airbags, antilock brakes and an electronic stability system are required for all new cars in this model year and come standard.

Significant available features include a head-up display, a rear entertainment system and a 19-speaker Bang & Olufsen premium stereo. The Audi S8 can be had with optional driver assist features including adaptive cruise control with forward collision warning, lane departure warning and prevention, and night vision with pedestrian and animal detection.

Should I Buy the 2016 Audi S8?

The design of the 2016 Audi S8 is elegant but understated. A quiet cabin offsets its powerful acceleration, and the front and rear seats are decidedly comfortable. Its trunk is small, which is surprising, given the car's large size. Drivers might also find the S8's squealy brakes annoying, as well as the not-so-seamless T-handle shifter function.

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2016 Audi S8 Overview

by Cars.com Editors
Vehicle Overview

Fortified with a 520-horsepower, twin-turbo 4.0-liter V-8 engine, the S8 is the hot rod of the A8 line. It comes with an ei... Read More

Consumer Reviews

What drivers are saying

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Value For The Money
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Audi S8 Plus

by kid from the 60's from California on May 6, 2016

A sedan that goes like a rocket ship and handles like a Porsche. This sedan has it all, speed, handling, and all the new bells and whistles technology can provide. The most fun to drive sedan I've ... Read full review

Safety

Recalls and crash tests

Recalls

The 2016 Audi S8 currently has 0 recalls

Crash and Rollover Test Ratings

The 2016 Audi S8 has not been tested.

Warranty

New car and certified pre-owned programs by Audi

New Car Program Benefits

  • Bumper-to-Bumper

    48 months / 50,000 miles

  • Powertrain

    48 months / 50,000 miles

  • Roadside Assistance

    48 months / unlimited distance

Certified Pre-Owned Program Benefits

  • Maximum Age/Mileage

    5 model years or newer/less than 60,000 miles

  • Basic Warranty Terms

    1 year/unlimited miles after expiration of new vehicle limited warranty or from date of sale if the new vehicle limited warranty has expired

  • Powertrain

    N/A

  • Dealer Certification Required

    300-plus-point inspection

  • Roadside Assistance

    Yes

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Cars.com Car Seat Check

Certified child passenger safety technicians conduct hands-on tests of a car’s Latch system and check the vehicle’s ability to accommodate different types of car seats. The S8 received the following grades on a scale of A-F.*
* This score may not apply to all trims, especially for vehicles with multiple body styles that affect the space and design of the seating.

Warranty FAQs

What is a Bumper-to-Bumper warranty?

Often called a basic warranty or new-vehicle warranty, a bumper-to-bumper policy covers components like air conditioning, audio systems, vehicle sensors, fuel systems and major electrical components. Most policies exclude regular maintenance like fluid top offs and oil changes, but a few brands have separate free-maintenance provisions, and those that do offer them is slowly rising. Bumper-to-bumper warranties typically expire faster than powertrain warranties.

What is a Powertrain warranty?

Don't be misled a 10-year or 100,000-mile powertrain warranty doesn't promise a decade of free repairs for your car. It typically covers just the engine and transmission, along with any other moving parts that lead to the wheels, like the driveshaft and constant velocity joints. Some automakers also bundle seat belts and airbags into their powertrain warranties. With a few exceptions, powertrain warranties don't cover regular maintenance like engine tuneups and tire rotations.

What is included in Roadside Assistance?

Some automakers include roadside assistance with their bumper-to-bumper or powertrain warranties, while others have separate policies. These programs cover anything from flat-tire changes and locksmith services to jump-starts and towing. Few reimburse incidental costs like motel rooms (if you have to wait for repairs).

What other services could be included in a warranty?

Some automakers include free scheduled maintenance for items such as oil changes, air filters and tire rotations. Some include consumables including brake pads and windshield wipers; others do not. They are typically for the first couple of years of ownership of a new car.

What does CPO mean?

A certified pre-owned or CPO car has been inspected to meet minimum quality standards and typically includes some type of warranty. While dealers and third parties certify cars, the gold standard is an automaker-certified vehicle that provides a factory-backed warranty, often extending the original coverage. Vehicles must be in excellent condition and have low miles and wear to be certified, which is why off-lease vehicles feed many CPO programs.

See also the latest CPO incentives by automaker