Audi A8
4 generations · 1994–presentThe Audi A8 has been built in 4 generations between 1994 and present. On the European used-car market it costs €44,237 on average across 138 listings — from €6,018 for the D2 to €125,037 for the D5.
Audi A8 generations
D52017–presentFourth generationAverage used price€125,03726 listings- Power
- 262–571 HP
- Body styles
- Sedan
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D42009–2017Third generationAverage used price€32,86373 listings- Power
- 204–500 HP
- Body styles
- Sedan
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D32002–2009Second generationAverage used price€12,48834 listings- Power
- 179–450 HP
- Body styles
- Sedan
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D21994–2002First generationAverage used price€6,0185 listings- Power
- 150–420 HP
- Body styles
- Sedan
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How the Audi A8 generations differ
| Generation | D5 | D4 | D3 | D2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Production years | 2017–present | 2009–2017 | 2002–2009 | 1994–2002 |
| Average used price | €125,037 | €32,863 | €12,488 | €6,018 |
| Typical price range | €45,647 – €251,363 | €18,638 – €59,970 | €8,629 – €18,938 | €6,018 – €6,018 |
| Average mileage | 81,483 km | 139,527 km | 209,742 km | 249,424 km |
| Listings | 26 | 73 | 34 | 5 |
| Power | 262–571 HP | 204–500 HP | 179–450 HP | 150–420 HP |
| Fuel | Petrol · Diesel · Electric | Petrol · Diesel · LPG · Electric | Petrol · Diesel · LPG | Petrol · LPG · Diesel |
| Gearbox | Automatic 100% | Automatic 99% · Other 1% | Automatic 96% · Other 4% | Automatic 98% · Manual 2% |
| Body styles | Sedan | Sedan | Sedan | Sedan |
| Length × width | 5.18 × 1.95 m | 5.22 × 1.73 m | — | — |
| Wheelbase | 3.00 m | 2.99 m | 2.94 m | 2.89 m |
| Kerb weight | 2,261 kg | 1,955 kg | 1,889 kg | 1,814 kg |
| CO₂ (NEDC, median) | 177 g/km | 196 g/km | 279 g/km | 300 g/km |
| Seats and doors | 5 seats · 4 doors | 5 seats · 4 doors | 5 seats · 4 doors | 5 seats · 4 doors |
| Original list price | €160,172 | €144,842 | €134,383 | €97,456 |
| NL registrations | 860 | 795 | 910 | 396 |
Market prices are averages of live European listings. Factory figures (power, weight, CO₂, dimensions, original list price) come from the Dutch vehicle registry (RDW open data), combined across each generation's model years.
Which Audi A8 generation to pick
Prices and mileage by year
| Year | Average price | Average mileage | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | €231,756 | 51,622 km | 4 |
| 2020 | €251,363 | 60,194 km | 4 |
| 2019 | €45,647 | 81,009 km | 3 |
| 2018 | €94,638 | 93,843 km | 5 |
| 2017 | €70,835 | 95,904 km | 10 |
| 2016 | €59,970 | 118,563 km | 11 |
| 2015 | €41,174 | 140,859 km | 11 |
| 2014 | €28,084 | 129,912 km | 11 |
| 2013 | €35,538 | 98,310 km | 10 |
| 2012 | €24,534 | 145,779 km | 8 |
| 2011 | €20,395 | 192,259 km | 9 |
| 2010 | €18,638 | 155,628 km | 13 |
| 2008 | €17,098 | 205,671 km | 7 |
| 2007 | €11,558 | 214,250 km | 4 |
| 2006 | €18,938 | 185,390 km | 4 |
| 2005 | €10,737 | 196,765 km | 9 |
| 2004 | €8,629 | 232,209 km | 10 |
| 2000 | €6,018 | 249,424 km | 5 |
Market prices are averages of live European listings. Factory data comes from the Dutch vehicle registry (RDW open data).