Audi A8 D5

Audi A8 D5 — Wheel Fitment & Specs

TL;DR — The Audi A8 D5 (1994–2026) uses a 5x112 bolt pattern, 66.6 mm centre bore, M14x1.5 bolts torqued to ~120 Nm. It accepts ~7J–10J wheels at ET15–ET45.

Overview

The Audi A8 D5 is the fourth generation of the full-size luxury sedan manufactured by Audi from 2017 to 2026. It was built at the Neckarsulm factory in Germany and uses the MLB platform, featuring an aluminum chassis for lightweight construction. Compared to its predecessor (D4), it introduced advanced technology features such as Matrix LED headlights and a more sophisticated MMI infotainment system. The A8 D5 competes with luxury sedans like the Mercedes-Benz S-Class and BMW 7 Series.

Wheel fitment

Bolt pattern (PCD)5x112
Centre bore66.6 mm
Bolt / threadM14x1.5 (bolts)
Wheel-bolt torque120 Nm
Seat typeradius
Factory setupsquare
TPMSindirect

Aftermarket wheel sizes — read per position:

PositionWidthOffset
Front7J–10JET15–ET45

As a rule, each extra 1J of width wants roughly +8–10 ET to keep the wheel tucked. The exact offset and any spacer are confirmed by the fit-check.

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UK popularity & demand

~9,653 Audi A8 licensed on UK roads — top 14% of models by volume.

Based on DfT VEH0124 vehicle-parc data (2025), there are approximately 9,653 Audi A8 on UK roads, placing it in the top 14% of car models by volume across our fitment database. That makes its wheel fitment a high-demand size to keep in stock — one reason we track its exact spec here.

Source: DfT/DVLA licensed-vehicle statistics (VEH0124), matched to the AIWheelTech fitment database.

Engines & drivetrain

VariantEngineFuelPowerDrive
W12 6.0L5.998 L W12petrol420 hpQuattro
S8 4.2L V84.172 L ABZ/AHC V8petrol360 hpQuattro
4.2L V84.172 L ABZ/AHC V8petrol300 hpQuattro
3.7L V83.697 L V8petrol250 hpQuattro
3.3L V8 TDI3.328 L V8 TDIdiesel225 hpQuattro
2.8L V62.771 L AAH SOHC V6petrol193 hpQuattro
2.5L V6 TDI2.496 L V6 TDIdiesel150 hpQuattro

Performance

VariantPower0–62 mphTop speed
2.8L V6193 hp8.4 s147 mph
3.7L V8250 hp8.7 s154 mph
4.2L V8300 hp6.9 s155 mph
S8 4.2L V8360 hp5.4 s155 mph
W12 6.0L420 hp5.8 s155 mph
2.5L V6 TDI150 hp9.9 s137 mph
3.3L V8 TDI225 hp8.2 s149 mph

Dimensions

Length5138 mm
Width1880 mm
Height1438 mm
Wheelbase2882 mm
Kerb weight1630 kg

Body styles & production

Body stylesSaloon
Produced1994–2026

Trim levels

50 TDI Quattro55 TFSI quattro

Factory colours

Avalanche Silver MetallicNavarra Blue Pearl Effect

History & notable variants

The Audi A8 D5 was launched in 2017, marking a significant shift towards advanced technology and comfort features. In March 2026, it was announced that orders for the A8 were being phased out in Germany, signaling the end of this generation. Notable changes included a mid-cycle refresh (LCI) in 2020 which introduced new exterior styling elements and enhanced interior materials. The high-performance variant, Audi S8, also received updates to maintain its performance edge.

Reliability & owner notes