Audi S8 MPG by Year & Engine (EPA)

EPA fuel-economy ratings for every rated Audi S8 model year from 2001 to 2027 — each engine and transmission with its official city, highway and combined figures. Over these years the S8 has been offered with 4.0L 8-cyl, 5.2L 10-cyl, 4.2L 8-cyl engines; the most efficient version is the 2015 (up to 20 MPG combined). Every rated gas version calls for premium gasoline. Data: U.S. Department of Energy & EPA, fueleconomy.gov; prices are live medians from VehiSales listings.

Audi S8 fuel economy by year

YearCombinedEnginesMedian used priceFor sale
2027 18 MPG 4.0L 8-cyl
2026 18 MPG 4.0L 8-cyl $126,320 48 listings
2025 18 MPG 4.0L 8-cyl
2024 18 MPG 4.0L 8-cyl $84,900 18 listings
2023 18 MPG 4.0L 8-cyl $74,997 31 listings
2022 17 MPG 4.0L 8-cyl $68,480 10 listings
2021 16 MPG 4.0L 8-cyl
2020 16 MPG 4.0L 8-cyl $49,491 18 listings
2018 18 MPG 4.0L 8-cyl
2017 18 MPG 4.0L 8-cyl
2016 18 MPG 4.0L 8-cyl
2015 20 MPG 4.0L 8-cyl $18,980 6 listings
2014 18 MPG 4.0L 8-cyl
2013 18 MPG 4.0L 8-cyl
2009 15 MPG 5.2L 10-cyl
2008 15 MPG 5.2L 10-cyl
2007 15 MPG 5.2L 10-cyl
2003 16 MPG 4.2L 8-cyl
2002 15 MPG 4.2L 8-cyl
2001 15 MPG 4.2L 8-cyl

2027 Audi S8: engines & MPG

The 2027 S8 was EPA-rated in 1 version (4.0L 8-cyl), with combined economy of 18 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
S8 4.0L 8-cyl Automatic (S8) Premium 15 24 18 MPG

2026 Audi S8: engines & MPG

The 2026 S8 was EPA-rated in 1 version (4.0L 8-cyl), with combined economy of 18 MPG. Used 2026 models currently list for a median of $126,320 on VehiSales (48 for sale).

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
S8 4.0L 8-cyl Automatic (S8) Premium 15 24 18 MPG

2025 Audi S8: engines & MPG

The 2025 S8 was EPA-rated in 1 version (4.0L 8-cyl), with combined economy of 18 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
S8 4.0L 8-cyl Automatic (S8) Premium 15 24 18 MPG

2024 Audi S8: engines & MPG

The 2024 S8 was EPA-rated in 1 version (4.0L 8-cyl), with combined economy of 18 MPG. Used 2024 models currently list for a median of $84,900 on VehiSales (18 for sale).

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
S8 4.0L 8-cyl Automatic (S8) Premium 15 24 18 MPG

2023 Audi S8: engines & MPG

The 2023 S8 was EPA-rated in 1 version (4.0L 8-cyl), with combined economy of 18 MPG. Used 2023 models currently list for a median of $74,997 on VehiSales (31 for sale).

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
S8 4.0L 8-cyl Automatic (S8) Premium 15 23 18 MPG

2022 Audi S8: engines & MPG

The 2022 S8 was EPA-rated in 1 version (4.0L 8-cyl), with combined economy of 17 MPG. Used 2022 models currently list for a median of $68,480 on VehiSales (10 for sale).

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
S8 4.0L 8-cyl Automatic (S8) Premium 14 23 17 MPG

2021 Audi S8: engines & MPG

The 2021 S8 was EPA-rated in 1 version (4.0L 8-cyl), with combined economy of 16 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
S8 4.0L 8-cyl Automatic (S8) Premium 13 22 16 MPG

2020 Audi S8: engines & MPG

The 2020 S8 was EPA-rated in 1 version (4.0L 8-cyl), with combined economy of 16 MPG. Used 2020 models currently list for a median of $49,491 on VehiSales (18 for sale).

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
S8 4.0L 8-cyl Automatic (S8) Premium 13 22 16 MPG

2018 Audi S8: engines & MPG

The 2018 S8 was EPA-rated in 1 version (4.0L 8-cyl), with combined economy of 18 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
S8 4.0L 8-cyl Automatic (S8) Premium 14 24 18 MPG

2017 Audi S8: engines & MPG

The 2017 S8 was EPA-rated in 1 version (4.0L 8-cyl), with combined economy of 18 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
S8 4.0L 8-cyl Automatic (S8) Premium 15 24 18 MPG

2016 Audi S8: engines & MPG

The 2016 S8 was EPA-rated in 1 version (4.0L 8-cyl), with combined economy of 18 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
S8 4.0L 8-cyl Automatic (S8) Premium 15 25 18 MPG

2015 Audi S8: engines & MPG

The 2015 S8 was EPA-rated in 1 version (4.0L 8-cyl), with combined economy of 20 MPG. Used 2015 models currently list for a median of $18,980 on VehiSales (6 for sale).

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
S8 4.0L 8-cyl Automatic (S8) Premium 16 27 20 MPG

2014 Audi S8: engines & MPG

The 2014 S8 was EPA-rated in 1 version (4.0L 8-cyl), with combined economy of 18 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
S8 4.0L 8-cyl Automatic (S8) Premium 15 26 18 MPG

2013 Audi S8: engines & MPG

The 2013 S8 was EPA-rated in 1 version (4.0L 8-cyl), with combined economy of 18 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
S8 4.0L 8-cyl Automatic (S8) Premium 15 26 18 MPG

2009 Audi S8: engines & MPG

The 2009 S8 was EPA-rated in 1 version (5.2L 10-cyl), with combined economy of 15 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
S8 5.2L 10-cyl Automatic (S6) Premium 13 19 15 MPG

2008 Audi S8: engines & MPG

The 2008 S8 was EPA-rated in 1 version (5.2L 10-cyl), with combined economy of 15 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
S8 5.2L 10-cyl Automatic (S6) Premium 13 19 15 MPG

2007 Audi S8: engines & MPG

The 2007 S8 was EPA-rated in 1 version (5.2L 10-cyl), with combined economy of 15 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
S8 5.2L 10-cyl Automatic (S6) Premium 13 19 15 MPG

2003 Audi S8: engines & MPG

The 2003 S8 was EPA-rated in 1 version (4.2L 8-cyl), with combined economy of 16 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
S8 4.2L 8-cyl Automatic (S5) Premium 14 20 16 MPG

2002 Audi S8: engines & MPG

The 2002 S8 was EPA-rated in 1 version (4.2L 8-cyl), with combined economy of 15 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
S8 quattro 4.2L 8-cyl Automatic (S5) Premium 13 20 15 MPG

2001 Audi S8: engines & MPG

The 2001 S8 was EPA-rated in 1 version (4.2L 8-cyl), with combined economy of 15 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
S8 quattro 4.2L 8-cyl Automatic 5-spd Premium 13 20 15 MPG

Frequently asked questions

What MPG does an Audi S8 get?

Depending on year and engine, EPA combined ratings for the S8 range from 15 to 20 MPG. The most efficient rated version is the 2015 model year.

What engines does the 2027 Audi S8 have?

The 2027 S8 was EPA-rated with 4.0L 8-cyl engines — see the 2027 table above for each version's exact city/highway figures.

Does the Audi S8 require premium gas?

Yes — every EPA-rated gas S8 version specifies premium gasoline.

Is there a hybrid or electric S8?

Yes — the ratings above include hybrid versions; look for them in the per-year tables.

About this data: EPA ratings from the official U.S. DOE/EPA dataset (fueleconomy.gov), as of July 2026; refreshed monthly. Market prices and listing counts are live medians from VehiSales inventory, updated daily. How to cite: “VehiSales Research, Audi S8 EPA Fuel Economy by Model Year” with a link to https://vehisales.com/research/fuel-economy/audi/s8.

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