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A8 Doc 14th October 2011 06:46 PM

D3 S8 - V10 Mileage per Gallon?
 
Can any S8 V10 owners give me an idea what it does to the gallon?

Been offered a cracking deal on one.

For instance my car at the moment gets 240 miles to £50..... Roughly what is this like in comparison?

tonupkid 14th October 2011 08:00 PM

£50 to 240 miles. Odd way to measure your MPG.

Since owning mine I've averages a shade under 20 mpg. However my daily commute is under one mile there, and the same back (obviously).
The car doesn't get off cold in either direction and this murders the economy.
The recent trip to the Nurnburgring averaged a little over 22mpg. This involved pootling down to Dover, then tickeling along a lot of unrestricted autobhans :D with a mid section economically dribbling around the ring :rolleyes:.

The conclusion you can draw form this is that 27 to the gallon is easily achievable on a rational 100 mile 75 mph run.

How you achieve a decent overall average is beyond me. The noise and drama and sheer fun, do invite a somewhat enthusiastic progress +++

FireStorm 14th October 2011 08:52 PM

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Originally Posted by A8 Doc (Post 27949)
Can any S8 V10 owners give me an idea what it does to the gallon?

Been offered a cracking deal on one.

For instance my car at the moment gets 240 miles to £50..... Roughly what is this like in comparison?

A8 Doc.

a 4.2 D3 on LPG gets 230 miles to approx £39

a D3 S8 V10 is going to get approx 240 miles for maybe £100 lol.......

i too measure MPG like this. as MPG is irrelevant as its down to fuel cost.

i used to get 100 miles for a tenner, that used to be my benchmark.

kal_ay 15th October 2011 02:37 AM

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Originally Posted by FireStorm (Post 27960)

a D3 S8 V10 is going to get approx 240 miles for maybe £100 lol.......

That's bang on mate,exactly wot mine does +++

Adrian E 15th October 2011 11:51 AM

I always calc based on tank average brim to brim. Just take litres and multiply by 0.22 to get gallons and divide that into miles travelled. I'm finding the trip computer lies by about 4%. I reckon a d3 will be slightly better than a d2 in most circumstances down to much more modern
Electronics

Yay 1st post typed on my new iPhone :)

Singh 15th October 2011 11:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Adrian E (Post 27968)
I always calc based on tank average brim to brim. Just take litres and multiply by 0.22 to get gallons and divide that into miles travelled. I'm finding the trip computer lies by about 4%. I reckon a d3 will be slightly better than a d2 in most circumstances down to much more modern
Electronics

Yay 1st post typed on my new iPhone :)

Did you type it, or get Siri to do it? The D3 should be better especially with its 6 speed gearbox. I've always maintained the worst feature on the D2 S8 is the crappy gearing, my RS 6 sits 1k rpm lower at motorway speeds then the S8 did which means it will be a lot more economical. Its annoying how it sits there at 1k rpm more then an A8 when doing the same speed so the A8 can do 30 MPG and the S8 only 23. Vorsprung Durch technik my ass, still love the D2 S8 though, that's the only thing I can fault about it.

Architex_mA8tey 15th October 2011 12:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Singh (Post 27969)
Its annoying how it sits there at 1k rpm more then an A8 when doing the same speed so the A8 can do 30 MPG and the S8 only 23. Vorsprung Durch technik my ass, still love the D2 S8 though, that's the only thing I can fault about it.

Ahhh so theres some benefits from an A8 3.7 then (Ian ahemmmm) LOL :D

IT 15th October 2011 12:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Architex_mA8tey (Post 27970)
Ahhh so theres some benefits from an A8 3.7 then (Ian ahemmmm) LOL :D

Nope... cant think of any... :p

A8 4.2 is still the one to go for as I completely agree with Amar... A high 5th gear in the S8 could have made a big difference to motorway cruising mpg...

Singh 15th October 2011 12:41 PM

I don't think the 3.7 A8 is really that more economical then the 4.2 A8 is it? Probably 1 mpg in it so I'd rather have the 50?BHP :D

Architex_mA8tey 15th October 2011 12:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Singh (Post 27972)
I don't think the 3.7 A8 is really that more economical then the 4.2 A8 is it? Probably 1 mpg in it so I'd rather have the 50?BHP :D

says the man whose BMW couldnt keep up with my A4. . . . :rolleyes:

Singh 15th October 2011 01:22 PM

Exactly my point, my BMW (which i got for its fuel economy - not performance) was 50 BHP short on your A4 but as it also does 20 MPG more then your A4 it makes the 50 BHP difference worthwhile, and now I've remapped it, the MPG is even higher and it's 50 BHP up. That A4 was a seriously quick car though +++

Architex_mA8tey 15th October 2011 01:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Singh (Post 27974)
Exactly my point, my BMW (which i got for its fuel economy - not performance) was 50 BHP short on your A4 but as it also does 20 MPG more then your A4 it makes the 50 BHP difference worthwhile, and now I've remapped it, the MPG is even higher and it's 50 BHP up. That A4 was a seriously quick car though +++

But then if youre gonna say that you cant moan about the S8's gearing as surely you choose an S8 for power and an A8 more for comfort. I chose mine for wafting around rather than blatting around the Nurburgring, and based my choice upon just wanting effortless luxury cruising and the toys. I also chose it because i liked the interior half leather and alcantara more than other interiors I had seen. I guess at the end of the day we all have different reasons for choosing a car im just saying dont moan at Audi for producing a lower gearing in the S8 than the A8 when thats what the car was about - I guess most owners who bought them new werent worried about the mpg as much as today too! +++

Singh 15th October 2011 02:14 PM

I agree, noone buys an S8 for economy, but when a 4.2 A8 will do 30 MPG on a run and an S8 will only do 24 with the same driving style, that's a fairly big difference, a difference of £17 every tank (based on 350 Miles) now my RS 6 is a heckuva lot faster then an S8 and still has A8 gearing making it more economical then an S8 with 120 BHP more. IMO the S8 in 'D' at motorway speeds should sit at the same RPM as an A8 and the option for the sports gearing should be given to the driver via S mode. When you've had both an A8 and S8 and your making the same progress but it's costing so much more it is a little annoying, fair enough if the S8 had a bigger engine with higher displacement and cylinders, but with more or less the same 4.2 V8 30 vs 24 MPG isn't right, I can see why Audi geared it like that and as Neil says,maybe it's more of a problem with today's fuel prices then it ever was in the late 90s.

A8 Doc 15th October 2011 05:42 PM

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Originally Posted by FireStorm (Post 27960)
A8 Doc.

a 4.2 D3 on LPG gets 230 miles to approx £39

a D3 S8 V10 is going to get approx 240 miles for maybe £100 lol.......

i too measure MPG like this. as MPG is irrelevant as its down to fuel cost.

i used to get 100 miles for a tenner, that used to be my benchmark.

Thanks all, if a wee bit off topic ha ha!!

It's all about real money sorry I didn't explain it properly. I know of diesel owners who claim 60mpg but in reality see little more than 45mpg....

So a D3 S8 V10 I am going to be doing roughly 240 miles to around £100 notes?

Food for thought. I am seriously tempted, but I do a few miles. But the 5.2 V10 seems on average the same as a V8.

Simon Wallwork 15th October 2011 07:57 PM

Sorry for continuing 'off topic', but.....

I had a Pre FL A8, and loved it.:)

Thinking, 'more is more', I bought my FL S8.+++

I figured that it would have a bitty more power and I liked the revised interior, also, I thought 'S8 beats A8, right?'.

Well, I've now had the FL S8 for a couple of years and without a doubt, it's the best car I've ever owned. Bar none.

But..........I preferred the gearing on my old A8 (and the lack of revving) and also my 'ye olde' P reg A8 was definitely nicer, in a quite intangible way. The accelerator pedal was deffo better and it had a kind of classier feel to it- more relaxed, I think.

Ideally, I'd like a 'besta' car. Besta both worlds.

I think an A8L, with S8 underpinnings and S8 power, but A8 gearing would be good. In black.:love:

But... a FL S8 is a helluva good car!

Singh 15th October 2011 08:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Simon Wallwork (Post 27980)
Sorry for continuing 'off topic', but.....

I had a Pre FL A8, and loved it.:)

Thinking, 'more is more', I bought my FL S8.+++

I figured that it would have a bitty more power and I liked the revised interior, also, I thought 'S8 beats A8, right?'.

Well, I've now had the FL S8 for a couple of years and without a doubt, it's the best car I've ever owned. Bar none.

But..........I preferred the gearing on my old A8 (and the lack of revving) and also my 'ye olde' P reg A8 was definitely nicer, in a quite intangible way. The accelerator pedal was deffo better and it had a kind of classier feel to it- more relaxed, I think.

Ideally, I'd like a 'besta' car. Besta both worlds.

I think an A8L, with S8 underpinnings and S8 power, but A8 gearing would be good. In black.:love:

But... a FL S8 is a helluva good car!


My sentiments exactly +++

PsYcHe 15th October 2011 08:26 PM

The PF was a much more 'direct' car. cable throttle, no servotronic, and the best drivers seat i've ever sat in.

A8 Doc 16th October 2011 05:48 PM

I'll be honest the D2 didn't do anything for me guys. The D3 was vastly superior in everyway. And I owned both.

So.

In real terms how much is a full tank in an S8 and how many miles do you get apporximately to that tank?

Adrian E 16th October 2011 06:51 PM

In V-power terms a really full tank is about £110 and that'll do me about 350 miles of long runs. Obviously cheaper if you run regular unleaded

A8 Doc 16th October 2011 07:49 PM

Exactly what I was after thanks :)

How do you rate it? The overall car? Pleased?

IT 16th October 2011 08:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Adrian E (Post 27988)
In V-power terms a really full tank is about £110 and that'll do me about 350 miles of long runs. Obviously cheaper if you run regular unleaded

I think Doc wants D3 info specifically..... Dont think D2 stats will help much :Confused:

Adrian E 16th October 2011 09:41 PM

Good point - I just re-read and realised he prob wanted D3 info lol

Back to the drawing board.....

Singh 16th October 2011 10:23 PM

The D3 S8 is soooo tempting, I don't think I'll go more then a year and a half/two years before I end up buying one. I'm serious.

PsYcHe 16th October 2011 10:32 PM

I'm more fancying one than a W12 now given the cost of cats...

But the W12 does still do something for me... not sure if it's the 12 cylinders or the almost magical sense of power delivery.

A8 Doc 17th October 2011 07:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by IT (Post 27990)
I think Doc wants D3 info specifically..... Dont think D2 stats will help much :Confused:

Ah yes indeed. Thought it was a D3 S8.

Anyone else?

Aiming to make my mind up today. It's the right spec one for me. Just can't decide on the fuel.

It's not about the money, it's being sensible when I already have 4 toy cars, 2 with V8's in..... Sensible I consider to be around £100 to 300 miles.

FireStorm 17th October 2011 03:13 PM

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Originally Posted by A8 Doc (Post 28001)
Ah yes indeed. Thought it was a D3 S8.

Anyone else?

Aiming to make my mind up today. It's the right spec one for me. Just can't decide on the fuel.

It's not about the money, it's being sensible when I already have 4 toy cars, 2 with V8's in..... Sensible I consider to be around £100 to 300 miles.

i think ud be lucky to get those figures. would still be worth it. d3 S8 = sexy

i think more like 250....if its more motorway then 300 might be possible

PsYcHe 17th October 2011 07:10 PM

Would a D3 S8 be that much worse than a D3 A8? motorway cruising at 85ish, I get 500 miles from a tank. Usually average about 360 to a tank with a decent amount of town travel.

tonupkid 17th October 2011 10:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by A8 Doc (Post 28001)
Ah yes indeed. Thought it was a D3 S8.

Anyone else?

Aiming to make my mind up today. It's the right spec one for me. Just can't decide on the fuel.

It's not about the money, it's being sensible when I already have 4 toy cars, 2 with V8's in..... Sensible I consider to be around £100 to 300 miles.

A tank full of V is about £110. 300+ miles is easily achieved, and so is less. But you'd have to be seriously bonkers to get it down to 240 or 250

PM you email and I'll send over my spreadsheet with every fill up, litres, cost, miles etc

kal_ay 18th October 2011 12:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tonupkid (Post 28015)
A tank full of V is about £110. 300+ miles is easily achieved, and so is less. But you'd have to be seriously bonkers to get it down to 240 or 250

Not bonkers just need a slightly heavy right foot.

tonupkid 18th October 2011 08:41 PM

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Originally Posted by kal_ay (Post 28021)
Not bonkers just need a slightly heavy right foot.

with 450 bhp over 240 miles ~ That's bonkers :ROFL:

kal_ay 18th October 2011 10:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tonupkid (Post 28045)
with 450 bhp over 240 miles ~ That's bonkers :ROFL:

Thanks +++


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