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AUDI A8 (D4/4H) · Facelift 2013 3.0 TFSI V6vsAUDI A8 (D2/4D) 4.2 V8 32V

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AUDI A8 (D4/4H) · Facelift 2013

3.0 TFSI V6

310 hp2995 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticSuperchargedSedan2013-2017
VS

AUDI A8 (D2/4D)

4.2 V8 32V

300 hp4172 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan1994-1998

Comparison overview

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AUDI A8 (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 3.0 TFSI V6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    310 hp
    231 kW
  • Highest torque
    440 Nm
    325 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.8 L/100 km
    30.2 mpg US
    36.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    10.5 L/100 km
    22.4 mpg US
    26.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.3 L/100 km
    37.3 mpg US
    44.8 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,051 km
    653 mi
  • Best overall score
    70/100
  • Best performance score
    66/100
  • Best economy score
    86/100
  • Best practicality score
    77/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA8 (D4/4H)Facelift 20133.0 TFSI V6AUDIA8 (D2/4D)4.2 V8 32V
Power
310hp231kW
300hp224kW
Torque
440Nm325lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,830kg4,034lb
1,750kg3,858lb
Gross weight
2,520kg5,556lb
2,350kg5,181lb
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
58.4s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
75.7s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.7s
7.3s
0-200 km/h
17.9s
Calculated
23.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.4s
Calculated
7.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
13.4L/100 km17.6mpg US21.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
10.5L/100 km22.4mpg US26.9mpg UK
19.4L/100 km12.1mpg US14.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
9.7L/100 km24.2mpg US29.1mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.7s
Calculated
15.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
169hp/t126kW/t77hp/1000 lb
Calculated
171hp/t128kW/t78hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
240Nm/t161lb-ft/ton
Calculated
229Nm/t153lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,051km653mi
Calculated
672km417mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,995cc183cu in
4,172cc255cu in
Length
5,135mm202in
5,034mm198in
Width
1,949mm77in
1,880mm74in
Height
1,460mm57in
1,440mm57in
Wheelbase
2,992mm118in
2,882mm113in
Front track
1,644mm65in
1,591mm63in
Rear track
1,635mm64in
1,580mm62in
Ground clearance-
146mm6in
Trunk volume
520L
525L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
82L
90L
CO2 emissions
183g/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 (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 3.0 TFSI V6AUDI A8 (D2/4D) 4.2 V8 32VPowerTorque
  • AUDI A8 (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 3.0 TFSI V6: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A8 (D2/4D) 4.2 V8 32V: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA8 (D4/4H)Facelift 20133.0 TFSI V65,200-6,500 rpm2,900-4,750 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 (D4/4H)Facelift 20133.0 TFSI V6AUDIA8 (D2/4D)4.2 V8 32V
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.4 s
7.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.7 s
7.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
17.9 s
23.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
6.2 s
6.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.1 s
10.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.6 s
12.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.7 s
15.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
176 km/h
109 mph
162 km/h
101 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA8 (D4/4H)Facelift 20133.0 TFSI V6
310 hp
231 kW
AUDIA8 (D2/4D)4.2 V8 32V
300 hp
224 kW

AUDI A8 (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 3.0 TFSI V6 has 10 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 (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 3.0 TFSI V6: 10 hp (7 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA8 (D4/4H)Facelift 20133.0 TFSI V6
440 Nm
325 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 (D4/4H)Facelift 20133.0 TFSI V6
1,830 kg
4,034 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 (D4/4H)Facelift 20133.0 TFSI V6
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 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 (D4/4H)Facelift 20133.0 TFSI V65.7 s
AUDIA8 (D2/4D)4.2 V8 32V7.3 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A8 (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 3.0 TFSI V6 and AUDI A8 (D2/4D) 4.2 V8 32V: 1.6 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 (D4/4H)Facelift 20133.0 TFSI V6
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 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 (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 3.0 TFSI V6 and AUDI A8 (D2/4D) 4.2 V8 32V: 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
AUDIA8 (D4/4H)Facelift 20133.0 TFSI V6
169 hp/t
126 kW/t
5.9 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 (D4/4H)Facelift 20133.0 TFSI V6
1,051 km
653 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 (D4/4H)Facelift 20133.0 TFSI V6
310 hp
231 kW
5.7 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 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 (D4/4H)Facelift 20133.0 TFSI V6
Power
310 hp
231 kW
0-100 km/h5.7 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
5,135 mm
202.2 in
Height
1,460 mm
57.5 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 (D4/4H)Facelift 20133.0 TFSI V6
Power
310 hp
231 kW
0-100 km/h5.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 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 (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 3.0 TFSI 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
AUDIA8 (D4/4H)Facelift 20133.0 TFSI V6
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK
5.7 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 (D4/4H)Facelift 20133.0 TFSI V6
169 hp/t
126 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 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 (D4/4H)Facelift 20133.0 TFSI V6AUDIA8 (D2/4D)4.2 V8 32V
Power
310 hp
231 kW
300 hp
224 kW
Torque
440 Nm
325 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.7 s
7.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,830 kg
4,034 lb
1,750 kg
3,858 lb
Fuel consumption
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK
13.4 L/100 km
17.6 mpg US
21.1 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
520 L
18.4 cu ft
Length
5,135 mm
202.2 in
Height
1,460 mm
57.5 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
1,051 km
653 mi
672 km
417 mi
CO2 score
183 g/km
-
Trunk score
520 L
18.4 cu ft
525 L
18.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
169 hp/t
126 kW/t
5.9 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 (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 3.0 TFSI V6AUDI A8 (D2/4D) 4.2 V8 32V
Consumption7.8 L/100 km30.2 mpg US36.2 mpg UK13.4 L/100 km17.6 mpg US21.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km13.65 LC100 km23.45 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi21.97 LC100 mi37.74 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,170 L309 US gal257 UK gal2,010 L531 US gal442 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,048 LC/year3,518 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A8 (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 3.0 TFSI V6

  • Has 10 hp more
  • Has 40 Nm more
  • Is 1.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 5.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 380 km (236 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) 4.2 V8 32V

  • Is 80 kg lighter
  • Has 2 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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