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AUDI A8L (D3/4E) · Facelift 2005 4.2 BiTDI V8vsAcura RL II 3.5 i V6 24V AWD

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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AUDI A8L (D3/4E) · Facelift 2005

4.2 BiTDI V8

326 hp4134 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTwin-turboSedan2005-2007
VS

Acura RL II

3.5 i V6 24V AWD

304 hp3471 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan2004-2008

Comparison overview

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AUDI A8L (D3/4E) Facelift 2005 4.2 BiTDI V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.1 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    326 hp
    243 kW
  • Highest torque
    650 Nm
    479 lb-ft
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.5 L/100 km
    31.4 mpg US
    37.7 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    500 L
  • Best overall score
    71/100
  • Best performance score
    69/100
  • Best economy score
    82/100
  • Best practicality score
    76/100

Acura RL II 3.5 i V6 24V AWD

  • Lightest
    1,845 kg
    4,068 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    165 hp/t
    123 kW/t
    6.1 kg/hp
  • Lowest city consumption
    13.1 L/100 km
    18.0 mpg US
    21.6 mpg UK

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA8L (D3/4E)Facelift 20054.2 BiTDI V8AcuraRL II3.5 i V6 24V AWD
Power
326hp243kW
304hp227kW
Torque
650Nm479lb-ft
347Nm256lb-ft
Curb weight
1,995kg4,398lb
1,845kg4,068lb
Gross weight
2,595kg5,721lb
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Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
215 km/h
134 mph
To 99% top speed
64.8s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
53.6s99% target: 213 km/h / 132 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.1s
6.7s
0-200 km/h
18.9s
Calculated
30.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.8s
Calculated
6.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.4L/100 km25mpg US30.1mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption city
13.4L/100 km17.6mpg US21.1mpg UK
13.1L/100 km18mpg US21.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
9.1L/100 km25.8mpg US31.0mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.0s
Calculated
14.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
163hp/t122kW/t74hp/1000 lb
Calculated
165hp/t123kW/t75hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
326Nm/t218lb-ft/ton
Calculated
188Nm/t126lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
957km595mi
Calculated
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Displacement
4,134cc252cu in
3,471cc212cu in
Length
5,192mm204in
4,917mm194in
Width
1,894mm75in
1,847mm73in
Height
1,455mm57in
1,452mm57in
Wheelbase
3,074mm121in
2,800mm110in
Front track
1,629mm64in
1,575mm62in
Rear track
1,615mm64in
1,585mm62in
Trunk volume
500L
450L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
90L
73L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

AUDI A8L (D3/4E) Facelift 2005 4.2 BiTDI V8Acura RL II 3.5 i V6 24V AWDPowerTorque
  • AUDI A8L (D3/4E) Facelift 2005 4.2 BiTDI V8: Power / Torque
  • Acura RL II 3.5 i V6 24V AWD: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA8L (D3/4E)Facelift 20054.2 BiTDI V83,750 rpm1,600-3,500 rpm4,000 rpm
AcuraRL II3.5 i V6 24V AWD6,200 rpm5,000 rpm6,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA8L (D3/4E)Facelift 20054.2 BiTDI V8AcuraRL II3.5 i V6 24V AWD
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.8 s
6.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.1 s
6.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
18.9 s
30.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
215 km/h
134 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.4 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.4 s
9.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.9 s
12.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.0 s
14.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
173 km/h
107 mph
158 km/h
98 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA8L (D3/4E)Facelift 20054.2 BiTDI V8
326 hp
243 kW
AcuraRL II3.5 i V6 24V AWD
304 hp
227 kW

AUDI A8L (D3/4E) Facelift 2005 4.2 BiTDI V8 has 22 hp more than Acura RL II 3.5 i V6 24V AWD.

The biggest power difference is between Acura RL II 3.5 i V6 24V AWD and AUDI A8L (D3/4E) Facelift 2005 4.2 BiTDI V8: 22 hp (16 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA8L (D3/4E)Facelift 20054.2 BiTDI V8
650 Nm
479 lb-ft
AcuraRL II3.5 i V6 24V AWD
347 Nm
256 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA8L (D3/4E)Facelift 20054.2 BiTDI V8
1,995 kg
4,398 lb
AcuraRL II3.5 i V6 24V AWD
1,845 kg
4,068 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA8L (D3/4E)Facelift 20054.2 BiTDI V8
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AcuraRL II3.5 i V6 24V AWD
215 km/h
134 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA8L (D3/4E)Facelift 20054.2 BiTDI V86.1 s
AcuraRL II3.5 i V6 24V AWD6.7 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A8L (D3/4E) Facelift 2005 4.2 BiTDI V8 and Acura RL II 3.5 i V6 24V AWD: 0.6 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA8L (D3/4E)Facelift 20054.2 BiTDI V8
163 hp/t
122 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp
AcuraRL II3.5 i V6 24V AWD
165 hp/t
123 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIA8L (D3/4E)Facelift 20054.2 BiTDI V8
326 hp
243 kW
6.1 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AcuraRL II3.5 i V6 24V AWD
304 hp
227 kW
6.7 s
215 km/h
134 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
AUDIA8L (D3/4E)Facelift 20054.2 BiTDI V8
Power
326 hp
243 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
5,192 mm
204.4 in
Height
1,455 mm
57.3 in
AcuraRL II3.5 i V6 24V AWD
Power
304 hp
227 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
215 km/h
134 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Length
4,917 mm
193.6 in
Height
1,452 mm
57.2 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA8L (D3/4E)Facelift 20054.2 BiTDI V8AcuraRL II3.5 i V6 24V AWD
Power
326 hp
243 kW
304 hp
227 kW
Torque
650 Nm
479 lb-ft
347 Nm
256 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.1 s
6.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
215 km/h
134 mph
Lightness
1,995 kg
4,398 lb
1,845 kg
4,068 lb
Fuel consumption
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
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Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
5,192 mm
204.4 in
Height
1,455 mm
57.3 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Length
4,917 mm
193.6 in
Height
1,452 mm
57.2 in
Range score
957 km
595 mi
-
Trunk score
500 L
17.7 cu ft
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
163 hp/t
122 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp
165 hp/t
123 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleAUDI A8L (D3/4E) Facelift 2005 4.2 BiTDI V8
Consumption9.4 L/100 km25 mpg US30.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.45 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi26.47 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,410 L372 US gal310 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,468 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A8L (D3/4E) Facelift 2005 4.2 BiTDI V8

  • Has 22 hp more
  • Has 303 Nm more
  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 50 km/h (31 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 50 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Heaviest

Acura RL II 3.5 i V6 24V AWD

  • Is 150 kg lighter
  • Has 1 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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