Car comparison

AUDI A8 (D3/4E) 4.2 V8 40VvsAUDI A8 (D2/4D) 4.2 V8 32V

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

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AUDI A8 (D3/4E)

4.2 V8 40V

335 hp4172 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan2002-2005
VS

AUDI A8 (D2/4D)

4.2 V8 32V

300 hp4172 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan1994-1998

Comparison overview

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AUDI A8 (D3/4E) 4.2 V8 40V

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.3 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    335 hp
    250 kW
  • Highest torque
    430 Nm
    317 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    188 hp/t
    140 kW/t
    5.3 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    12.0 L/100 km
    19.6 mpg US
    23.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    17.6 L/100 km
    13.4 mpg US
    16.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    8.8 L/100 km
    26.7 mpg US
    32.1 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    750 km
    466 mi
  • Best overall score
    69/100
  • Best performance score
    66/100
  • Best economy score
    75/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA8 (D3/4E)4.2 V8 40VAUDIA8 (D2/4D)4.2 V8 32V
Power
335hp250kW
300hp224kW
Torque
430Nm317lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,780kg3,924lb
1,750kg3,858lb
Gross weight
2,380kg5,247lb
2,350kg5,181lb
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
63.4s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
75.7s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.3s
7.3s
0-200 km/h
19.0s
Calculated
23.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.0s
Calculated
7.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
12L/100 km19.6mpg US23.5mpg UK
13.4L/100 km17.6mpg US21.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
17.6L/100 km13.4mpg US16.1mpg UK
19.4L/100 km12.1mpg US14.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.8L/100 km26.7mpg US32.1mpg UK
9.7L/100 km24.2mpg US29.1mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.2s
Calculated
15.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
188hp/t140kW/t85hp/1000 lb
Calculated
171hp/t128kW/t78hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
242Nm/t162lb-ft/ton
Calculated
229Nm/t153lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
750km466mi
Calculated
672km417mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,172cc255cu in
4,172cc255cu in
Length
5,051mm199in
5,034mm198in
Width
1,894mm75in
1,880mm74in
Height
1,444mm57in
1,440mm57in
Wheelbase
2,944mm116in
2,882mm113in
Front track
1,629mm64in
1,591mm63in
Rear track
1,615mm64in
1,580mm62in
Ground clearance-
146mm6in
Trunk volume
500L
525L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
90L
90L
CO2 emissions
288g/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) 4.2 V8 40VAUDI A8 (D2/4D) 4.2 V8 32VPowerTorque
  • AUDI A8 (D3/4E) 4.2 V8 40V: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A8 (D2/4D) 4.2 V8 32V: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA8 (D3/4E)4.2 V8 40V6,500 rpm3,500 rpm6,750 rpm
AUDIA8 (D2/4D)4.2 V8 32V6,000 rpm3,300 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA8 (D3/4E)4.2 V8 40VAUDIA8 (D2/4D)4.2 V8 32V
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.0 s
7.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.3 s
7.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
19.0 s
23.0 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
2.6 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
6.5 s
6.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.5 s
10.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.1 s
12.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.2 s
15.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
173 km/h
107 mph
162 km/h
101 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA8 (D3/4E)4.2 V8 40V
335 hp
250 kW
AUDIA8 (D2/4D)4.2 V8 32V
300 hp
224 kW

AUDI A8 (D3/4E) 4.2 V8 40V has 35 hp more than AUDI A8 (D2/4D) 4.2 V8 32V.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI A8 (D2/4D) 4.2 V8 32V and AUDI A8 (D3/4E) 4.2 V8 40V: 35 hp (26 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA8 (D3/4E)4.2 V8 40V
430 Nm
317 lb-ft
AUDIA8 (D2/4D)4.2 V8 32V
400 Nm
295 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA8 (D3/4E)4.2 V8 40V
1,780 kg
3,924 lb
AUDIA8 (D2/4D)4.2 V8 32V
1,750 kg
3,858 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)4.2 V8 40V
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIA8 (D2/4D)4.2 V8 32V
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)4.2 V8 40V6.3 s
AUDIA8 (D2/4D)4.2 V8 32V7.3 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A8 (D3/4E) 4.2 V8 40V and AUDI A8 (D2/4D) 4.2 V8 32V: 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 (D3/4E)4.2 V8 40V
12.0 L/100 km
19.6 mpg US
23.5 mpg UK
AUDIA8 (D2/4D)4.2 V8 32V
13.4 L/100 km
17.6 mpg US
21.1 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI A8 (D3/4E) 4.2 V8 40V and AUDI A8 (D2/4D) 4.2 V8 32V: 1.4 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)4.2 V8 40V
188 hp/t
140 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp
AUDIA8 (D2/4D)4.2 V8 32V
171 hp/t
128 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA8 (D3/4E)4.2 V8 40V
750 km
466 mi
AUDIA8 (D2/4D)4.2 V8 32V
672 km
417 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIA8 (D3/4E)4.2 V8 40V
335 hp
250 kW
6.3 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIA8 (D2/4D)4.2 V8 32V
300 hp
224 kW
7.3 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)4.2 V8 40V
Power
335 hp
250 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 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
5,051 mm
198.9 in
Height
1,444 mm
56.9 in
AUDIA8 (D2/4D)4.2 V8 32V
Power
300 hp
224 kW
0-100 km/h7.3 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
1,440 mm
56.7 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)4.2 V8 40V
Power
335 hp
250 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
12.0 L/100 km
19.6 mpg US
23.5 mpg UK
AUDIA8 (D2/4D)4.2 V8 32V
Power
300 hp
224 kW
0-100 km/h7.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
13.4 L/100 km
17.6 mpg US
21.1 mpg UK

AUDI A8 (D3/4E) 4.2 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 (D3/4E)4.2 V8 40V
12.0 L/100 km
19.6 mpg US
23.5 mpg UK
6.3 s
AUDIA8 (D2/4D)4.2 V8 32V
13.4 L/100 km
17.6 mpg US
21.1 mpg UK
7.3 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)4.2 V8 40V
188 hp/t
140 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp
12.0 L/100 km
19.6 mpg US
23.5 mpg UK
AUDIA8 (D2/4D)4.2 V8 32V
171 hp/t
128 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
13.4 L/100 km
17.6 mpg US
21.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA8 (D3/4E)4.2 V8 40VAUDIA8 (D2/4D)4.2 V8 32V
Power
335 hp
250 kW
300 hp
224 kW
Torque
430 Nm
317 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.3 s
7.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,780 kg
3,924 lb
1,750 kg
3,858 lb
Fuel consumption
12.0 L/100 km
19.6 mpg US
23.5 mpg UK
13.4 L/100 km
17.6 mpg US
21.1 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
5,051 mm
198.9 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
1,440 mm
56.7 in
Range score
750 km
466 mi
672 km
417 mi
CO2 score
288 g/km
-
Trunk score
500 L
17.7 cu ft
525 L
18.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
188 hp/t
140 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp
171 hp/t
128 kW/t
5.8 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 (D3/4E) 4.2 V8 40VAUDI A8 (D2/4D) 4.2 V8 32V
Consumption12 L/100 km19.6 mpg US23.5 mpg UK13.4 L/100 km17.6 mpg US21.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km21.00 LC100 km23.45 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi33.80 LC100 mi37.74 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,800 L476 US gal396 UK gal2,010 L531 US gal442 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,150 LC/year3,518 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A8 (D3/4E) 4.2 V8 40V

  • Has 35 hp more
  • Has 30 Nm more
  • Is 1.0 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 17 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 78 km (49 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

AUDI A8 (D2/4D) 4.2 V8 32V

  • Is 30 kg lighter
  • Has 25 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

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