D5 · 2020–…

Audi A8 S8 quattro D5 · 571 hp (2020 to date)

The Audi A8 S8 quattro of the D5 generation uses the EA825 4.0 TFSI V8 petrol engine with 571 hp.

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Technical specifications

Fuel
Petrol
Power
571 PS / 420 kW
Displacement
3 996 cm³
Cylinders
8
Engine code
EA825 4.0 TFSI V8
Period covered
2020–…
Documented market
Europe

Transmission

  • Automatic · 8 speeds

Figures apply to the cited configuration and market; equipment and transmissions may vary by production date.

Specification source : [1] AutoKarnet

This version

571 hp (420 kW), quattro all-wheel drive, 8-speed automatic. Built from 2020 to date. 48 V mild hybrid: a small starter-generator assists the engine when pulling away and accelerating; the 48 V battery needs no routine maintenance.

AutoKarnet advice

In the range

It is the most powerful petrol version of this generation. The EA825 4.0 TFSI V8 engine is also fitted to: Audi Q7 (4M), Audi Q8 (4M), Audi RS6 (C8), Audi RS7 (4K), Audi RS Q8 (4M).

AutoKarnet advice

Maintenance and records

Oil change — LongLife service

Per indicator, up to ~30,000 km / 2 years

30 000 km

24 months

VW 504 00 (petrol) or 507 00 (diesel) oil required to stay on LongLife.

Source [1]

Oil change — fixed service

Every 15,000 km or 1 year

15 000 km

12 months

Fixed-interval scheme, advised for city or severe use.

Source [1]

Brake fluid

At 3 years, then every 2 years

24 months

Time-based replacement, whatever the mileage.

Source [1]

Questions about this version (2)

Which engine is in the Audi A8 S8 quattro D5?

The EA825 4.0 TFSI V8 petrol engine (3 996 cc), 571 hp (420 kW).

AutoKarnet advice

Which oil for the Audi A8 S8 quattro?

A VW 504 00 / 507 00-approved oil suited to the EA825 4.0 TFSI V8 engine.

AutoKarnet advice

Documentary sources

  1. [1] Rédaction AutoKarnet

    AutoKarnet · FR · Europe · Synthèse éditoriale AutoKarnet · Accessed 09/10/2026

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