Car comparison

AUDI A8 (D2/4D) · Facelift 1998 3.7 V8 40VvsAUDI A8L (D4/4H) · Facelift 2013 2.0

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 A8L (D4/4H) · Facelift 2013

2.0

211 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2013-2015

Comparison overview

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Best choices

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
  • Lightest
    1,645 kg
    3,627 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    158 hp/t
    118 kW/t
    6.3 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    525 L
  • Best overall score
    62/100
  • Best performance score
    55/100
  • Best practicality score
    77/100

AUDI A8L (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 2.0

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.9 s
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.3 L/100 km
    37.3 mpg US
    44.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.2 L/100 km
    37.9 mpg US
    45.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.3 L/100 km
    37.3 mpg US
    44.8 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,238 km
    769 mi
  • Best economy score
    90/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA8 (D2/4D)Facelift 19983.7 V8 40VAUDIA8L (D4/4H)Facelift 20132.0
Power
260hp194kW
211hp157kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,645kg3,627lb
1,920kg4,233lb
Gross weight
2,245kg4,949lb
2,520kg5,556lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
228 km/h
142 mph
To 99% top speed
85.0s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
73.5s99% target: 226 km/h / 140 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.1s
7.9s
0-200 km/h
25.7s
Calculated
31.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.7s
Calculated
7.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11.5L/100 km20.5mpg US24.6mpg UK
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
16.9L/100 km13.9mpg US16.7mpg UK
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.8s
Calculated
15.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
158hp/t118kW/t72hp/1000 lb
Calculated
110hp/t82kW/t50hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
213Nm/t142lb-ft/ton
Calculated
182Nm/t122lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
783km486mi
Calculated
1,238km769mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,697cc226cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
5,034mm198in
5,265mm207in
Width
1,880mm74in
1,949mm77in
Height
1,438mm57in
1,471mm58in
Wheelbase
2,882mm113in
3,122mm123in
Front track
1,593mm63in
1,644mm65in
Rear track
1,584mm62in
1,635mm64in
Trunk volume
525L
335L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
90L
78L
CO2 emissions-
146g/km

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 A8L (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 2.0PowerTorque
  • AUDI A8 (D2/4D) Facelift 1998 3.7 V8 40V: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A8L (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 2.0: 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
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)Facelift 20132.04,200-6,000 rpm1,500-4,200 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA8 (D2/4D)Facelift 19983.7 V8 40VAUDIA8L (D4/4H)Facelift 20132.0
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.7 s
7.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.1 s
7.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
25.7 s
31.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
228 km/h
142 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.9 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
7.2 s
7.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.6 s
10.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.4 s
13.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.8 s
15.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
156 km/h
97 mph
152 km/h
94 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
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)Facelift 20132.0
211 hp
157 kW

AUDI A8 (D2/4D) Facelift 1998 3.7 V8 40V has 49 hp more than AUDI A8L (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 2.0.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI A8L (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 2.0 and AUDI A8 (D2/4D) Facelift 1998 3.7 V8 40V: 49 hp (37 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
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)Facelift 20132.0
350 Nm
258 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
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)Facelift 20132.0
1,920 kg
4,233 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
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)Facelift 20132.0
228 km/h
142 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
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)Facelift 20132.07.9 s

Although AUDI A8 (D2/4D) Facelift 1998 3.7 V8 40V has more power, AUDI A8L (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 2.0 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A8L (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 2.0 and AUDI A8 (D2/4D) Facelift 1998 3.7 V8 40V: 0.2 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 (D2/4D)Facelift 19983.7 V8 40V
11.5 L/100 km
20.5 mpg US
24.6 mpg UK
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)Facelift 20132.0
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI A8L (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 2.0 and AUDI A8 (D2/4D) Facelift 1998 3.7 V8 40V: 5.2 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 (D2/4D)Facelift 19983.7 V8 40V
158 hp/t
118 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)Facelift 20132.0
110 hp/t
82 kW/t
9.1 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
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)Facelift 20132.0
1,238 km
769 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
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)Facelift 20132.0
211 hp
157 kW
7.9 s
228 km/h
142 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
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)Facelift 20132.0
Power
211 hp
157 kW
0-100 km/h7.9 s
Top speed
228 km/h
142 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
335 L
11.8 cu ft
Length
5,265 mm
207.3 in
Height
1,471 mm
57.9 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
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)Facelift 20132.0
Power
211 hp
157 kW
0-100 km/h7.9 s
Top speed
228 km/h
142 mph
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK

AUDI A8L (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 2.0 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
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)Facelift 20132.0
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
7.9 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
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)Facelift 20132.0
110 hp/t
82 kW/t
9.1 kg/hp
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA8 (D2/4D)Facelift 19983.7 V8 40VAUDIA8L (D4/4H)Facelift 20132.0
Power
260 hp
194 kW
211 hp
157 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.1 s
7.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
228 km/h
142 mph
Lightness
1,645 kg
3,627 lb
1,920 kg
4,233 lb
Fuel consumption
11.5 L/100 km
20.5 mpg US
24.6 mpg UK
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 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
335 L
11.8 cu ft
Length
5,265 mm
207.3 in
Height
1,471 mm
57.9 in
Range score
783 km
486 mi
1,238 km
769 mi
CO2 score
-
146 g/km
Trunk score
525 L
18.5 cu ft
335 L
11.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
158 hp/t
118 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp
110 hp/t
82 kW/t
9.1 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 A8 (D2/4D) Facelift 1998 3.7 V8 40VAUDI A8L (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 2.0
Consumption11.5 L/100 km20.5 mpg US24.6 mpg UK6.3 L/100 km37.3 mpg US44.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km20.13 LC100 km11.03 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi32.39 LC100 mi17.74 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,725 L456 US gal379 UK gal945 L250 US gal208 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,019 LC/year1,654 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Has 49 hp more
  • Is 275 kg lighter
  • Has 32 km/h (20 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 48 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 190 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

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

AUDI A8L (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 2.0

  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 5.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 455 km (283 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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