The Audi A8 D2 (1994-1999) was offered with 14 distinct engine configurations across its trim range.
| Engine | Power | Torque | Transmission | Drive | Top speed | 0-100 km/h | Consumption | Available on |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.2L Petrol | 300 hp | 400 Nm | Automatic | All Wheel Drive | 250 km/h | 7.3 s | 13.3 l/100km | 1 trim |
| 3.7L Petrol | 230 hp | 315 Nm | Automatic | All Wheel Drive | 245 km/h | 9.1 s | 13.0 l/100km | 1 trim |
| 3.7L Petrol | 230 hp | 315 Nm | Automatic | Front Wheel Drive | 247 km/h | 8.7 s | 12.3 l/100km | 1 trim |
| 2.8L Petrol | 193 hp | 280 Nm | Automatic | All Wheel Drive | 232 km/h | 10.1 s | 11.9 l/100km | 1 trim |
| 2.8L Petrol | 193 hp | 280 Nm | Manual | All Wheel Drive | 235 km/h | 8.5 s | 11.2 l/100km | 1 trim |
| 2.8L Petrol | 193 hp | 280 Nm | Automatic | Front Wheel Drive | 233 km/h | 9.9 s | 10.8 l/100km | 1 trim |
| 2.8L Petrol | 193 hp | 280 Nm | Manual | Front Wheel Drive | 236 km/h | 8.4 s | 9.9 l/100km | 1 trim |
| 2.8L Petrol | 174 hp | 250 Nm | Automatic | All Wheel Drive | 225 km/h | 10.5 s | 10.7 l/100km | 1 trim |
| 2.8L Petrol | 174 hp | 250 Nm | Manual | All Wheel Drive | 228 km/h | 9.1 s | 10.3 l/100km | 1 trim |
| 2.8L Petrol | 174 hp | 250 Nm | Automatic | Front Wheel Drive | 225 km/h | 10.2 s | 10.2 l/100km | 1 trim |
| 2.8L Petrol | 174 hp | 250 Nm | Manual | Front Wheel Drive | 228 km/h | 9.1 s | 9.6 l/100km | 1 trim |
| 2.5L Diesel | 150 hp | 310 Nm | Automatic | All Wheel Drive | 213 km/h | 11.3 s | 8.9 l/100km | 1 trim |
| 2.5L Diesel | 150 hp | 310 Nm | Automatic | Front Wheel Drive | 214 km/h | 11.0 s | 8.2 l/100km | 1 trim |
| 2.5L Diesel | 150 hp | 310 Nm | Manual | Front Wheel Drive | 220 km/h | 9.9 s | 7.3 l/100km | 1 trim |
Each row is a distinct mechanical configuration — engine size, power output, transmission, drivetrain and fuel type — deduplicated across equipment trims that share the same engine. Trim-only differences (interior, wheels, options) do not create a separate row.