Audi A8 Third generation (D4/4H)
Audi A8 (Third generation (D4/4H)) was built from 2009 to 2013. Powertrain: petrol: 2.0 TFSI I4; 2.0 TFSI Hybrid I4; 2.5 FSI V6 (China); 3.0 TFSI V6; 4.0 TFSI V8; 4.2 FSI V8; 6.3 CEJA FSI W12; diesel: 3.0 TDI V6; 4.…. Battery: 1.3 kWh Li-ion. Size: 5,131 x 1,948 x 1,461 mm (L x W x H). Weight: 1977 kg A8L 3.0TL; 2000 kg A8 4.2L; 2020 kg A8 L 4.2L; 2165….
Composed from the specifications below, so it states nothing the specs do not. Photograph: EurovisionNim, CC BY-SA 4.0 (Wikimedia Commons), from this generation's own encyclopedia entry.
New features
Changes include: Full LED headlamps with Automatic high beam switching or Audi adaptive light (Xenon) with variable headlight range control.; Enhanced MMI Multi Media Interface with touchpad & handwriting recognition for the phone and navigation system, using Nvidia Tegra system on a chip for very high processing speed.; Optional 1,400 watt Bang & Olufsen sound system.; Driver assistance systems networked using FlexRay technology.; Hard disk drive GPS navigation with 3D computer graphics with Google Earth.
A8 hybrid concept (2010)
The concept vehicle includes a 2.0 TFSI engine rated at 211 PS and 350 Nm of torque at 1,500–4,200 rpm, a disc-shaped electric motor rated at 45 PS and 211 Nm of torque, lithium-ion battery, luggage space of 400 L, 21-inch wheels with 265/35 tires, Prism Silver body colour with Spectra Flair accent colour, 'hybrid' lettering on both front fenders and illuminated doorsteps with 'hybrid' insignias.
A8 hybrid (2012)
The production version of the A8 hybrid includes an electric motor rated at 54 PS and 210 Nm of torque, 1.25 kWh lithium-ion battery, 18-inch 10-spoke alloy wheels in turbine blades design (optional 19-inch), hybrid badges, metallic paint finish (optional Arctic Silver body colour), three-zone automatic air conditioning, LED headlights, and a BOSE sound system. Pure electric mode is available for either a top speed of 100 km/h or for up to 3 km at a constant speed of 60 km/h. It went on sale in 2012.
2013 model year update
Early German A8 models include 3.0 TFSI quattro (290PS), 4.0 TFSI quattro (420PS), 3.0 TDI (204PS), 3.0 TDI quattro (250PS), 3.0 TDI clean diesel quattro (250PS), 4.2 TDI quattro (350PS), A8 L W12 quattro (500PS), A8 hybrid 2.0 TFSI. Early German A8 L Security models include 4.0 TFSI quattro, W12 6.3 FSI quattro.
Source: the English Wikipedia article on this model, CC BY-SA 4.0. Text may be shortened; read the full article for the complete text.
Not yet sourced for this model. Used prices swing with year, mileage, grade and country, so we publish a market range only when it comes with a named source and a date, and never an estimate. For a live figure, use the landed-cost tool with the price on the auction sheet.
Who it suits
- High-mileage or city drivers who want lower fuel use without charging.
Check before you buy
- Ask for a battery state-of-health report: the traction battery is the main value driver in a used hybrid or electric car. Battery SOH tool
- Check the emissions equipment (particulate filter, NOx treatment) and the destination country's emissions rules; some markets restrict used diesels.
- Read the auction sheet grade and notes, and verify the odometer against service and inspection records. How to read an auction sheet
- Run a history check (accidents, flood, mileage) before you bid. History check guide
- Import age rules: this generation already qualifies in Canada, United Kingdom. Confirm the rule for your exact vehicle with customs before buying. Landed-cost calculator
General guidance for this type of vehicle, worked out from its body, powertrain and age. It is not a finding about this particular model; use an inspection and the auction sheet for the car you are actually buying.
Worked out from this generation's production years and each country's age rule. Rules also depend on vehicle type and the month of manufacture, so confirm with customs before you buy.
Other generations of the A8
- First generation (D2/4D) · 1994 - 4 2002
- Second generation (D3/4E) · 2002 - 2010
- Fourth generation (D5/4N) · 2017-2026
More from Audi · all Audi models
- Q7 (Third generation) · 2026 (to commence)
- A6 (Sixth generation (C9)) · 2025 - present
- A5 (Third generation) · 2024 - present
- Q5 (Third generation) · 2024-present; 2025-present (Sportback)
- e-tron GT · 2020-present
- RS 6 (Fourth generation (C8/5G)) · 2019-2025
Can I import a Audi A8 (Third generation (D4/4H)) from Japan?
By production year alone, Audi A8 (Third generation (D4/4H)) is inside the age window for Canada, United Kingdom. The earliest examples become eligible later in: United States (2034); Australia (2034). Rules depend on vehicle type and the month of manufacture, so confirm with customs before you buy.
What powers the Audi A8 (Third generation (D4/4H))?
Per its encyclopedia infobox, engine: petrol: 2.0 TFSI I4; 2.0 TFSI Hybrid I4; 2.5 FSI V6 (China); 3.0 TFSI V6; 4.0 TFSI V8; 4.2 FSI V8; 6.3 CEJA FSI W12; diesel: 3.0 TDI V6; 4.2 TDI V8; electric motor: 54 PS Disc-shaped electric motor; battery: 1.3 kWh Li-ion.
How big is the Audi A8 (Third generation (D4/4H))?
5,131 mm long and 1,948 mm wide and 1,461 mm tall, on a 2,992 mm wheelbase. For container loading, use the container packer.
Answered from this page's own data, not from outside claims. See the sources below.
- en.wikipedia.org (retrieved 2026-10-19)
Confidence: single-source (Wikipedia infobox). Specifications differ by market, trim and model year; the auction sheet or the vehicle's registration document is the final word on a particular car.
- Complete guide · 12 minHow to Import a Used Luxury Car from Japan: Auction Grades, Paperwork and Country Rules (2026)How to import a used luxury car from Japan: what an auction grade means, how to check mileage and history, which export papers Japan asks for, and the age rules in the US, UK, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and Kenya.
- General import guide · 9 minHow Much Does It Cost to Import a Car from Japan? (2026)Shipping is only part of it. The real cost of importing a car from Japan stacks purchase, freight, duty, fees, and US-side costs. Here's the full breakdown for 2026, with a worked example.
- General import guide · 9 minThe 25-Year Import Rule, Explained (2026)The 25-year rule is the single most important law in car importing — and the most misunderstood. Here's how it actually works, by month of manufacture, with the EPA and NHTSA thresholds untangled.
- General import guide · 8 min7 Common Car Import Mistakes (and How to Avoid Them)Most import horror stories come down to a handful of avoidable mistakes. Here are the seven that cost first-time importers the most money and stress — and exactly how to avoid each one.
- General import guide · 8 minHow to Check a Used Car's History Before ImportingA clean photo and a low mileage number prove nothing on their own. Here's how to verify a Japanese car's real history — mileage, accidents, grade — before you commit a single yen.
- General import guide · 7 minContainer vs RoRo Shipping: Which to ChooseRoRo is cheaper; container is safer. The choice between the two main ways to ship a car from Japan comes down to your car's value and what you're willing to risk. Here's how to decide.