Car comparison

AUDI A8 (D2/4D) · Facelift 1998 3.7 V8 40VvsAUDI A4 (B6 8E) 3.0 V6

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

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AUDI A8 (D2/4D) · Facelift 1998

3.7 V8 40V

260 hp3697 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan2002-2002
VS

AUDI A4 (B6 8E)

3.0 V6

220 hp2976 ccGasolineAWDManualNaturally aspiratedSedan2000-2004

Comparison overview

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AUDI A8 (D2/4D) Facelift 1998 3.7 V8 40V

  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    260 hp
    194 kW
  • Highest torque
    350 Nm
    258 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    158 hp/t
    118 kW/t
    6.3 kg/hp
  • Lowest highway consumption
    8.4 L/100 km
    28.0 mpg US
    33.6 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    783 km
    486 mi
  • Largest trunk
    525 L
  • Best overall score
    62/100
  • Best performance score
    55/100
  • Best practicality score
    77/100

AUDI A4 (B6 8E) 3.0 V6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.1 s
  • Lightest
    1,505 kg
    3,318 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    11.1 L/100 km
    21.2 mpg US
    25.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    15.8 L/100 km
    14.9 mpg US
    17.9 mpg UK
  • Best economy score
    77/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA8 (D2/4D)Facelift 19983.7 V8 40VAUDIA4 (B6 8E)3.0 V6
Power
260hp194kW
220hp164kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
300Nm221lb-ft
Curb weight
1,645kg3,627lb
1,505kg3,318lb
Gross weight
2,245kg4,949lb
2,055kg4,530lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
243 km/h
151 mph
To 99% top speed
85.0s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
67.7s99% target: 241 km/h / 149 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.1s
7.1s
0-200 km/h
25.7s
Calculated
24.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.7s
Calculated
6.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11.5L/100 km20.5mpg US24.6mpg UK
11.1L/100 km21.2mpg US25.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
16.9L/100 km13.9mpg US16.7mpg UK
15.8L/100 km14.9mpg US17.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.8s
Calculated
15.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
158hp/t118kW/t72hp/1000 lb
Calculated
146hp/t109kW/t66hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
213Nm/t142lb-ft/ton
Calculated
199Nm/t133lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
783km486mi
Calculated
595km369mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,697cc226cu in
2,976cc182cu in
Length
5,034mm198in
4,548mm179in
Width
1,880mm74in
1,772mm70in
Height
1,438mm57in
1,428mm56in
Wheelbase
2,882mm113in
2,650mm104in
Front track
1,593mm63in
1,528mm60in
Rear track
1,584mm62in
1,526mm60in
Trunk volume
525L
445L
Max trunk volume-
720L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
90L
66L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI A8 (D2/4D) Facelift 1998 3.7 V8 40VAUDI A4 (B6 8E) 3.0 V6PowerTorque
  • AUDI A8 (D2/4D) Facelift 1998 3.7 V8 40V: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A4 (B6 8E) 3.0 V6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA8 (D2/4D)Facelift 19983.7 V8 40V6,000 rpm3,250 rpm6,250 rpm
AUDIA4 (B6 8E)3.0 V66,300 rpm3,200 rpm6,550 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA8 (D2/4D)Facelift 19983.7 V8 40VAUDIA4 (B6 8E)3.0 V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.7 s
6.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.1 s
7.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
25.7 s
24.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
243 km/h
151 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.9 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
7.2 s
6.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.6 s
10.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.4 s
12.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.8 s
15.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
156 km/h
97 mph
161 km/h
100 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA8 (D2/4D)Facelift 19983.7 V8 40V
260 hp
194 kW
AUDIA4 (B6 8E)3.0 V6
220 hp
164 kW

AUDI A8 (D2/4D) Facelift 1998 3.7 V8 40V has 40 hp more than AUDI A4 (B6 8E) 3.0 V6.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI A4 (B6 8E) 3.0 V6 and AUDI A8 (D2/4D) Facelift 1998 3.7 V8 40V: 40 hp (30 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA8 (D2/4D)Facelift 19983.7 V8 40V
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
AUDIA4 (B6 8E)3.0 V6
300 Nm
221 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA8 (D2/4D)Facelift 19983.7 V8 40V
1,645 kg
3,627 lb
AUDIA4 (B6 8E)3.0 V6
1,505 kg
3,318 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA8 (D2/4D)Facelift 19983.7 V8 40V
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIA4 (B6 8E)3.0 V6
243 km/h
151 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA8 (D2/4D)Facelift 19983.7 V8 40V8.1 s
AUDIA4 (B6 8E)3.0 V67.1 s

Although AUDI A8 (D2/4D) Facelift 1998 3.7 V8 40V has more power, AUDI A4 (B6 8E) 3.0 V6 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A4 (B6 8E) 3.0 V6 and AUDI A8 (D2/4D) Facelift 1998 3.7 V8 40V: 1.0 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA8 (D2/4D)Facelift 19983.7 V8 40V
11.5 L/100 km
20.5 mpg US
24.6 mpg UK
AUDIA4 (B6 8E)3.0 V6
11.1 L/100 km
21.2 mpg US
25.4 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA8 (D2/4D)Facelift 19983.7 V8 40V
158 hp/t
118 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp
AUDIA4 (B6 8E)3.0 V6
146 hp/t
109 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA8 (D2/4D)Facelift 19983.7 V8 40V
783 km
486 mi
AUDIA4 (B6 8E)3.0 V6
595 km
369 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIA8 (D2/4D)Facelift 19983.7 V8 40V
260 hp
194 kW
8.1 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIA4 (B6 8E)3.0 V6
220 hp
164 kW
7.1 s
243 km/h
151 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
AUDIA8 (D2/4D)Facelift 19983.7 V8 40V
Power
260 hp
194 kW
0-100 km/h8.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
525 L
18.5 cu ft
Length
5,034 mm
198.2 in
Height
1,438 mm
56.6 in
AUDIA4 (B6 8E)3.0 V6
Power
220 hp
164 kW
0-100 km/h7.1 s
Top speed
243 km/h
151 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
445 L
15.7 cu ft
Length
4,548 mm
179.1 in
Height
1,428 mm
56.2 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
AUDIA8 (D2/4D)Facelift 19983.7 V8 40V
Power
260 hp
194 kW
0-100 km/h8.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
11.5 L/100 km
20.5 mpg US
24.6 mpg UK
AUDIA4 (B6 8E)3.0 V6
Power
220 hp
164 kW
0-100 km/h7.1 s
Top speed
243 km/h
151 mph
11.1 L/100 km
21.2 mpg US
25.4 mpg UK

AUDI A8 (D2/4D) Facelift 1998 3.7 V8 40V is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
AUDIA8 (D2/4D)Facelift 19983.7 V8 40V
11.5 L/100 km
20.5 mpg US
24.6 mpg UK
8.1 s
AUDIA4 (B6 8E)3.0 V6
11.1 L/100 km
21.2 mpg US
25.4 mpg UK
7.1 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
AUDIA8 (D2/4D)Facelift 19983.7 V8 40V
158 hp/t
118 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp
11.5 L/100 km
20.5 mpg US
24.6 mpg UK
AUDIA4 (B6 8E)3.0 V6
146 hp/t
109 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
11.1 L/100 km
21.2 mpg US
25.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA8 (D2/4D)Facelift 19983.7 V8 40VAUDIA4 (B6 8E)3.0 V6
Power
260 hp
194 kW
220 hp
164 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.1 s
7.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
243 km/h
151 mph
Lightness
1,645 kg
3,627 lb
1,505 kg
3,318 lb
Fuel consumption
11.5 L/100 km
20.5 mpg US
24.6 mpg UK
11.1 L/100 km
21.2 mpg US
25.4 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
525 L
18.5 cu ft
Length
5,034 mm
198.2 in
Height
1,438 mm
56.6 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
445 L
15.7 cu ft
Length
4,548 mm
179.1 in
Height
1,428 mm
56.2 in
Range score
783 km
486 mi
595 km
369 mi
Trunk score
525 L
18.5 cu ft
445 L
15.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
158 hp/t
118 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp
146 hp/t
109 kW/t
6.8 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 A8 (D2/4D) Facelift 1998 3.7 V8 40VAUDI A4 (B6 8E) 3.0 V6
Consumption11.5 L/100 km20.5 mpg US24.6 mpg UK11.1 L/100 km21.2 mpg US25.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km20.13 LC100 km19.43 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi32.39 LC100 mi31.26 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,725 L456 US gal379 UK gal1,665 L440 US gal366 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,019 LC/year2,914 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A8 (D2/4D) Facelift 1998 3.7 V8 40V

  • Has 40 hp more
  • Has 50 Nm more
  • Has 17 km/h (11 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 12 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 188 km (117 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 80 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

AUDI A4 (B6 8E) 3.0 V6

  • Is 140 kg lighter
  • Is 1.0 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 0.4 L/100 km less fuel

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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