Car comparison

AUDI A8L (D4/4H) · Facelift 2013 3.0 TDI V6vsAUDI 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 A8L (D4/4H) · Facelift 2013

3.0 TDI V6

262 hp2967 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2015-2017
VS

AUDI A8 (D2/4D) · Facelift 1998

3.7 V8 40V

260 hp3697 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan2002-2002

Comparison overview

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AUDI A8L (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 3.0 TDI V6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.1 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    262 hp
    195 kW
  • Highest torque
    580 Nm
    428 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.9 L/100 km
    39.9 mpg US
    47.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.5 L/100 km
    31.4 mpg US
    37.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.0 L/100 km
    47.0 mpg US
    56.5 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,390 km
    864 mi
  • Best overall score
    69/100
  • Best performance score
    65/100
  • Best economy score
    91/100
  • Best practicality score
    77/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA8L (D4/4H)Facelift 20133.0 TDI V6AUDIA8 (D2/4D)Facelift 19983.7 V8 40V
Power
262hp195kW
260hp194kW
Torque
580Nm428lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,935kg4,266lb
1,645kg3,627lb
Gross weight
2,585kg5,699lb
2,245kg4,949lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
66.3s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
85.0s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.1s
8.1s
0-200 km/h
19.7s
Calculated
25.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.8s
Calculated
7.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
11.5L/100 km20.5mpg US24.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
16.9L/100 km13.9mpg US16.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.1s
Calculated
15.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
135hp/t101kW/t61hp/1000 lb
Calculated
158hp/t118kW/t72hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
300Nm/t201lb-ft/ton
Calculated
213Nm/t142lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,390km864mi
Calculated
783km486mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,967cc181cu in
3,697cc226cu in
Length
5,265mm207in
5,034mm198in
Width
1,949mm77in
1,880mm74in
Height
1,471mm58in
1,438mm57in
Wheelbase
3,122mm123in
2,882mm113in
Front track
1,644mm65in
1,593mm63in
Rear track
1,635mm64in
1,584mm62in
Trunk volume
520L
525L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
82L
90L
CO2 emissions
155g/km
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Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI A8L (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 3.0 TDI V6AUDI A8 (D2/4D) Facelift 1998 3.7 V8 40VPowerTorque
  • AUDI A8L (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 3.0 TDI V6: 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
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)Facelift 20133.0 TDI V64,000-4,250 rpm1,750-2,500 rpm4,500 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
MetricAUDIA8L (D4/4H)Facelift 20133.0 TDI V6AUDIA8 (D2/4D)Facelift 19983.7 V8 40V
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.8 s
7.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.1 s
8.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
19.7 s
25.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 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
9.4 s
10.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.9 s
13.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.1 s
15.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
171 km/h
106 mph
156 km/h
97 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)Facelift 20133.0 TDI V6
262 hp
195 kW
AUDIA8 (D2/4D)Facelift 19983.7 V8 40V
260 hp
194 kW

AUDI A8L (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 3.0 TDI V6 has 2 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 A8L (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 3.0 TDI V6: 2 hp (1 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)Facelift 20133.0 TDI V6
580 Nm
428 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
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)Facelift 20133.0 TDI V6
1,935 kg
4,266 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
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)Facelift 20133.0 TDI V6
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 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
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)Facelift 20133.0 TDI V66.1 s
AUDIA8 (D2/4D)Facelift 19983.7 V8 40V8.1 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A8L (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 3.0 TDI V6 and AUDI A8 (D2/4D) Facelift 1998 3.7 V8 40V: 2.0 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)Facelift 20133.0 TDI V6
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 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 A8L (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 3.0 TDI V6 and AUDI A8 (D2/4D) Facelift 1998 3.7 V8 40V: 5.6 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
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)Facelift 20133.0 TDI V6
135 hp/t
101 kW/t
7.4 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
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)Facelift 20133.0 TDI V6
1,390 km
864 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
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)Facelift 20133.0 TDI V6
262 hp
195 kW
6.1 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 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
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)Facelift 20133.0 TDI V6
Power
262 hp
195 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
520 L
18.4 cu ft
Length
5,265 mm
207.3 in
Height
1,471 mm
57.9 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
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)Facelift 20133.0 TDI V6
Power
262 hp
195 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 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 A8L (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 3.0 TDI V6 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
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)Facelift 20133.0 TDI V6
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
6.1 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
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)Facelift 20133.0 TDI V6
135 hp/t
101 kW/t
7.4 kg/hp
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 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
VehicleAUDIA8L (D4/4H)Facelift 20133.0 TDI V6AUDIA8 (D2/4D)Facelift 19983.7 V8 40V
Power
262 hp
195 kW
260 hp
194 kW
Torque
580 Nm
428 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.1 s
8.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,935 kg
4,266 lb
1,645 kg
3,627 lb
Fuel consumption
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
11.5 L/100 km
20.5 mpg US
24.6 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
520 L
18.4 cu ft
Length
5,265 mm
207.3 in
Height
1,471 mm
57.9 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
1,390 km
864 mi
783 km
486 mi
CO2 score
155 g/km
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Trunk score
520 L
18.4 cu ft
525 L
18.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
135 hp/t
101 kW/t
7.4 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.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleAUDI A8L (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 3.0 TDI V6AUDI A8 (D2/4D) Facelift 1998 3.7 V8 40V
Consumption5.9 L/100 km39.9 mpg US47.9 mpg UK11.5 L/100 km20.5 mpg US24.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.33 LC100 km20.13 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi16.62 LC100 mi32.39 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used885 L234 US gal195 UK gal1,725 L456 US gal379 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,549 LC/year3,019 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A8L (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 3.0 TDI V6

  • Has 2 hp more
  • Has 230 Nm more
  • Is 2.0 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 5.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 607 km (377 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 estimated range

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

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

  • Is 290 kg lighter
  • Has 23 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 5 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

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