The most powerful model of the A8, the 6.0 L W12, averages around 17 MPG so if you want something greener you could go with the 3.0 L diesel that does an average of 30 MPG.

On September 3 2008 Audi issued a recall affecting 13,900 A8's built between 1996 - 2003, due to a malfunctioning locking cable that could result in the shifter moving out of park even when the key is not in the ignition.

The Audi A8 has won many awards such as the Edmunds.com 'Editors Most Wanted Sedan over $45,000,' and others from the public and the media alike.

The A8 is a recipient of Audi's Aluminum Space Frame (ASF) and aluminum body panels which make the A8 weigh less than a comparable car with a steel structure and this allows for improved performance and fuel economy.

The Audi A8 has been star in many movies such as the blockbuster hit, 'Mission Impossible,' and many others.

The A8 L has a powerful 330hp engine that Audi claim will do 0-60 in 6.6 seconds; The more powerful W12 with the 6.0 L engine will do it in 5.0 seconds.

In Nov 2005 a recall was done when a problem was detected in the airbag activation. More than 1500 units were impacted by this recall. Another recall occurred in November 2006 when a defect was detected in the air bag control and more than 5900 units were affected by this recall.

A great feature of the Audi A8 is highly anticipated Bang & Olufsen sound system; it features a 1000 watt, 14 speaker system and before it was released had garnered much praise.

The engines in the Audi A8 are designed to be compact to accommodate the 'Quattro' all-wheel drive system, a feature the competition lacks. This system transfers power from front to back and side to side depending on what is needed.

The Audi A8 is the first Audi to feature the comprehensive Electronic Stabilization Program (ESP). This includes ABS (anti-lock braking), EBD (Electronic Brake-Pressure Distribution), EDL (electronic DIfferential Lock) and ASR (Traction Control).