Car comparison

AUDI A8 (D3/4E) · Facelift 2007 4.2 BiTDI V8vsAUDI A8 (D2/4D) · Facelift 1998 3.7 V8 40V

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

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AUDI A8 (D3/4E) · Facelift 2007

4.2 BiTDI V8

326 hp4134 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTwin-turboSedan2007-2009
VS

AUDI A8 (D2/4D) · Facelift 1998

3.7 V8 40V

260 hp3697 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan2002-2002

Comparison overview

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AUDI A8 (D3/4E) Facelift 2007 4.2 BiTDI V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.9 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
  • Best power-to-weight
    168 hp/t
    125 kW/t
    6.0 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.4 L/100 km
    25.0 mpg US
    30.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    13.3 L/100 km
    17.7 mpg US
    21.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.2 L/100 km
    32.7 mpg US
    39.2 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    957 km
    595 mi
  • Best overall score
    72/100
  • Best performance score
    70/100
  • Best economy score
    82/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA8 (D3/4E)Facelift 20074.2 BiTDI V8AUDIA8 (D2/4D)Facelift 19983.7 V8 40V
Power
326hp243kW
260hp194kW
Torque
650Nm479lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,945kg4,288lb
1,645kg3,627lb
Gross weight
2,545kg5,611lb
2,245kg4,949lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
61.9s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
85.0s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.9s
8.1s
0-200 km/h
18.2s
Calculated
25.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.6s
Calculated
7.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.4L/100 km25mpg US30.1mpg UK
11.5L/100 km20.5mpg US24.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
13.3L/100 km17.7mpg US21.2mpg UK
16.9L/100 km13.9mpg US16.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.8s
Calculated
15.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
168hp/t125kW/t76hp/1000 lb
Calculated
158hp/t118kW/t72hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
334Nm/t224lb-ft/ton
Calculated
213Nm/t142lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
957km595mi
Calculated
783km486mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,134cc252cu in
3,697cc226cu in
Length
5,062mm199in
5,034mm198in
Width
1,894mm75in
1,880mm74in
Height
1,444mm57in
1,438mm57in
Wheelbase
2,944mm116in
2,882mm113in
Front track
1,629mm64in
1,593mm63in
Rear track
1,615mm64in
1,584mm62in
Trunk volume
500L
525L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
90L
90L
CO2 emissions
249g/km
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Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI A8 (D3/4E) Facelift 2007 4.2 BiTDI V8AUDI A8 (D2/4D) Facelift 1998 3.7 V8 40VPowerTorque
  • AUDI A8 (D3/4E) Facelift 2007 4.2 BiTDI V8: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A8 (D2/4D) Facelift 1998 3.7 V8 40V: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA8 (D3/4E)Facelift 20074.2 BiTDI V83,750 rpm1,600-3,500 rpm4,000 rpm
AUDIA8 (D2/4D)Facelift 19983.7 V8 40V6,000 rpm3,250 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA8 (D3/4E)Facelift 20074.2 BiTDI V8AUDIA8 (D2/4D)Facelift 19983.7 V8 40V
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.6 s
7.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.9 s
8.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
18.2 s
25.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.9 s
330 ft
101 m
6.3 s
7.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.2 s
10.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.8 s
13.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.8 s
15.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
175 km/h
109 mph
156 km/h
97 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA8 (D3/4E)Facelift 20074.2 BiTDI V8
326 hp
243 kW
AUDIA8 (D2/4D)Facelift 19983.7 V8 40V
260 hp
194 kW

AUDI A8 (D3/4E) Facelift 2007 4.2 BiTDI V8 has 66 hp more than AUDI A8 (D2/4D) Facelift 1998 3.7 V8 40V.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI A8 (D2/4D) Facelift 1998 3.7 V8 40V and AUDI A8 (D3/4E) Facelift 2007 4.2 BiTDI V8: 66 hp (49 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA8 (D3/4E)Facelift 20074.2 BiTDI V8
650 Nm
479 lb-ft
AUDIA8 (D2/4D)Facelift 19983.7 V8 40V
350 Nm
258 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA8 (D3/4E)Facelift 20074.2 BiTDI V8
1,945 kg
4,288 lb
AUDIA8 (D2/4D)Facelift 19983.7 V8 40V
1,645 kg
3,627 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 (D3/4E)Facelift 20074.2 BiTDI V8
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIA8 (D2/4D)Facelift 19983.7 V8 40V
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA8 (D3/4E)Facelift 20074.2 BiTDI V85.9 s
AUDIA8 (D2/4D)Facelift 19983.7 V8 40V8.1 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A8 (D3/4E) Facelift 2007 4.2 BiTDI V8 and AUDI A8 (D2/4D) Facelift 1998 3.7 V8 40V: 2.2 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 (D3/4E)Facelift 20074.2 BiTDI V8
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
AUDIA8 (D2/4D)Facelift 19983.7 V8 40V
11.5 L/100 km
20.5 mpg US
24.6 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI A8 (D3/4E) Facelift 2007 4.2 BiTDI V8 and AUDI A8 (D2/4D) Facelift 1998 3.7 V8 40V: 2.1 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA8 (D3/4E)Facelift 20074.2 BiTDI V8
168 hp/t
125 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp
AUDIA8 (D2/4D)Facelift 19983.7 V8 40V
158 hp/t
118 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA8 (D3/4E)Facelift 20074.2 BiTDI V8
957 km
595 mi
AUDIA8 (D2/4D)Facelift 19983.7 V8 40V
783 km
486 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIA8 (D3/4E)Facelift 20074.2 BiTDI V8
326 hp
243 kW
5.9 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
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

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 (D3/4E)Facelift 20074.2 BiTDI V8
Power
326 hp
243 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 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
5,062 mm
199.3 in
Height
1,444 mm
56.9 in
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

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 (D3/4E)Facelift 20074.2 BiTDI V8
Power
326 hp
243 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
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

AUDI A8 (D3/4E) Facelift 2007 4.2 BiTDI V8 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 (D3/4E)Facelift 20074.2 BiTDI V8
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
5.9 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

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 (D3/4E)Facelift 20074.2 BiTDI V8
168 hp/t
125 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA8 (D3/4E)Facelift 20074.2 BiTDI V8AUDIA8 (D2/4D)Facelift 19983.7 V8 40V
Power
326 hp
243 kW
260 hp
194 kW
Torque
650 Nm
479 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.9 s
8.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,945 kg
4,288 lb
1,645 kg
3,627 lb
Fuel consumption
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
11.5 L/100 km
20.5 mpg US
24.6 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
5,062 mm
199.3 in
Height
1,444 mm
56.9 in
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
Range score
957 km
595 mi
783 km
486 mi
CO2 score
249 g/km
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Trunk score
500 L
17.7 cu ft
525 L
18.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
168 hp/t
125 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp
158 hp/t
118 kW/t
6.3 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.

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleAUDI A8 (D3/4E) Facelift 2007 4.2 BiTDI V8AUDI A8 (D2/4D) Facelift 1998 3.7 V8 40V
Consumption9.4 L/100 km25 mpg US30.1 mpg UK11.5 L/100 km20.5 mpg US24.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.45 LC100 km20.13 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi26.47 LC100 mi32.39 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,410 L372 US gal310 UK gal1,725 L456 US gal379 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,468 LC/year3,019 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A8 (D3/4E) Facelift 2007 4.2 BiTDI V8

  • Has 66 hp more
  • Has 300 Nm more
  • Is 2.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 2.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 10 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 175 km (109 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

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