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AUDI A8 (D2/4D) · Facelift 1998 3.7 V8 40VvsInfiniti G35 Sedan (V35) 3.5 i V6 24V

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

Infiniti G35 Sedan (V35)

3.5 i V6 24V

260 hp3498 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan2002-2006

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Infiniti G35 Sedan (V35) 3.5 i V6 24V

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.2 s
  • Highest torque
    352 Nm
    260 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,510 kg
    3,329 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    172 hp/t
    128 kW/t
    5.8 kg/hp
  • Lowest city consumption
    12.4 L/100 km
    19.0 mpg US
    22.8 mpg UK
  • Best overall score
    64/100
  • Best performance score
    59/100

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
  • Lowest highway consumption
    8.4 L/100 km
    28.0 mpg US
    33.6 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    525 L
  • Best economy score
    76/100
  • Best practicality score
    77/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA8 (D2/4D)Facelift 19983.7 V8 40VInfinitiG35 Sedan (V35)3.5 i V6 24V
Power
260hp194kW
260hp194kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
352Nm260lb-ft
Curb weight
1,645kg3,627lb
1,510kg3,329lb
Gross weight
2,245kg4,949lb
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Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
233 km/h
145 mph
To 99% top speed
85.0s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
53.2s99% target: 231 km/h / 143 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.1s
6.2s
0-200 km/h
25.7s
Calculated
22.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.7s
Calculated
5.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11.5L/100 km20.5mpg US24.6mpg UK
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Fuel consumption city
16.9L/100 km13.9mpg US16.7mpg UK
12.4L/100 km19mpg US22.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
9.8L/100 km24mpg US28.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.8s
Calculated
14.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
158hp/t118kW/t72hp/1000 lb
Calculated
172hp/t128kW/t78hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
213Nm/t142lb-ft/ton
Calculated
233Nm/t156lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
783km486mi
Calculated
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Displacement
3,697cc226cu in
3,498cc213cu in
Length
5,034mm198in
4,730mm186in
Width
1,880mm74in
1,750mm69in
Height
1,438mm57in
1,470mm58in
Wheelbase
2,882mm113in
2,850mm112in
Front track
1,593mm63in
1,514mm60in
Rear track
1,584mm62in
1,506mm59in
Trunk volume
525L
475L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
90L
75L

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 40VInfiniti G35 Sedan (V35) 3.5 i V6 24VPowerTorque
  • AUDI A8 (D2/4D) Facelift 1998 3.7 V8 40V: Power / Torque
  • Infiniti G35 Sedan (V35) 3.5 i V6 24V: 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
InfinitiG35 Sedan (V35)3.5 i V6 24V6,000 rpm4,800 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA8 (D2/4D)Facelift 19983.7 V8 40VInfinitiG35 Sedan (V35)3.5 i V6 24V
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.7 s
5.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.1 s
6.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
25.7 s
22.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
233 km/h
145 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.9 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
7.2 s
6.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.6 s
9.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.4 s
12.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.8 s
14.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
156 km/h
97 mph
167 km/h
104 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
InfinitiG35 Sedan (V35)3.5 i V6 24V
260 hp
194 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
InfinitiG35 Sedan (V35)3.5 i V6 24V
352 Nm
260 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
InfinitiG35 Sedan (V35)3.5 i V6 24V
1,510 kg
3,329 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
InfinitiG35 Sedan (V35)3.5 i V6 24V
233 km/h
145 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Infiniti G35 Sedan (V35) 3.5 i V6 24V and AUDI A8 (D2/4D) Facelift 1998 3.7 V8 40V: 1.9 s.

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
InfinitiG35 Sedan (V35)3.5 i V6 24V
172 hp/t
128 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp

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
InfinitiG35 Sedan (V35)3.5 i V6 24V
260 hp
194 kW
6.2 s
233 km/h
145 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
InfinitiG35 Sedan (V35)3.5 i V6 24V
Power
260 hp
194 kW
0-100 km/h6.2 s
Top speed
233 km/h
145 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
475 L
16.8 cu ft
Length
4,730 mm
186.2 in
Height
1,470 mm
57.9 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA8 (D2/4D)Facelift 19983.7 V8 40VInfinitiG35 Sedan (V35)3.5 i V6 24V
Power
260 hp
194 kW
260 hp
194 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
352 Nm
260 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.1 s
6.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
233 km/h
145 mph
Lightness
1,645 kg
3,627 lb
1,510 kg
3,329 lb
Fuel consumption
11.5 L/100 km
20.5 mpg US
24.6 mpg UK
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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
475 L
16.8 cu ft
Length
4,730 mm
186.2 in
Height
1,470 mm
57.9 in
Range score
783 km
486 mi
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Trunk score
525 L
18.5 cu ft
475 L
16.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
158 hp/t
118 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp
172 hp/t
128 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleAUDI A8 (D2/4D) Facelift 1998 3.7 V8 40V
Consumption11.5 L/100 km20.5 mpg US24.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km20.13 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi32.39 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,725 L456 US gal379 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,019 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Infiniti G35 Sedan (V35) 3.5 i V6 24V

  • Has 2 Nm more
  • Is 135 kg lighter
  • Is 1.9 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 14 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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