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AUDI A8L (D5) 50 TDI V6vsAUDI 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 A8L (D5)

50 TDI V6

286 hp2967 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2019-2021
VS

AUDI A8 (D2/4D)

4.2 V8 32V

300 hp4172 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan1994-1998

Comparison overview

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Best choices

AUDI A8L (D5) 50 TDI V6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Highest torque
    600 Nm
    443 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.0 L/100 km
    39.2 mpg US
    47.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.8 L/100 km
    34.6 mpg US
    41.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.6 L/100 km
    42.0 mpg US
    50.4 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,200 km
    746 mi
  • Best overall score
    70/100
  • Best performance score
    67/100
  • Best economy score
    91/100
  • Best practicality score
    77/100

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

  • Most powerful
    300 hp
    224 kW
  • Lightest
    1,750 kg
    3,858 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    171 hp/t
    128 kW/t
    5.8 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    525 L

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA8L (D5)50 TDI V6AUDIA8 (D2/4D)4.2 V8 32V
Power
286hp213kW
300hp224kW
Torque
600Nm443lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
2,000kg4,409lb
1,750kg3,858lb
Gross weight
2,700kg5,952lb
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
63.3s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
75.7s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.9s
7.3s
0-200 km/h
18.9s
Calculated
23.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.6s
Calculated
7.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
13.4L/100 km17.6mpg US21.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
19.4L/100 km12.1mpg US14.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
9.7L/100 km24.2mpg US29.1mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.9s
Calculated
15.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
143hp/t107kW/t65hp/1000 lb
Calculated
171hp/t128kW/t78hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
300Nm/t201lb-ft/ton
Calculated
229Nm/t153lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,200km746mi
Calculated
672km417mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,967cc181cu in
4,172cc255cu in
Length
5,302mm209in
5,034mm198in
Width
1,945mm77in
1,880mm74in
Height
1,485mm58in
1,440mm57in
Wheelbase
3,128mm123in
2,882mm113in
Front track
1,644mm65in
1,591mm63in
Rear track
1,633mm64in
1,580mm62in
Ground clearance-
146mm6in
Trunk volume
505L
525L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
72L
90L
CO2 emissions
159g/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 (D5) 50 TDI V6AUDI A8 (D2/4D) 4.2 V8 32VPowerTorque
  • AUDI A8L (D5) 50 TDI V6: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A8 (D2/4D) 4.2 V8 32V: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA8L (D5)50 TDI V63,750-4,000 rpm1,250-3,250 rpm4,250 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
MetricAUDIA8L (D5)50 TDI V6AUDIA8 (D2/4D)4.2 V8 32V
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.6 s
7.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.9 s
7.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
18.9 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
6.3 s
6.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.2 s
10.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.8 s
12.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.9 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
AUDIA8L (D5)50 TDI V6
286 hp
213 kW
AUDIA8 (D2/4D)4.2 V8 32V
300 hp
224 kW

AUDI A8 (D2/4D) 4.2 V8 32V has 14 hp more than AUDI A8L (D5) 50 TDI V6.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI A8L (D5) 50 TDI V6 and AUDI A8 (D2/4D) 4.2 V8 32V: 14 hp (10 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA8L (D5)50 TDI V6
600 Nm
443 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
AUDIA8L (D5)50 TDI V6
2,000 kg
4,409 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
AUDIA8L (D5)50 TDI 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
AUDIA8L (D5)50 TDI V65.9 s
AUDIA8 (D2/4D)4.2 V8 32V7.3 s

Although AUDI A8 (D2/4D) 4.2 V8 32V has more power, AUDI A8L (D5) 50 TDI V6 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A8L (D5) 50 TDI V6 and AUDI A8 (D2/4D) 4.2 V8 32V: 1.4 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 (D5)50 TDI V6
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 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 A8L (D5) 50 TDI V6 and AUDI A8 (D2/4D) 4.2 V8 32V: 7.4 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
AUDIA8L (D5)50 TDI V6
143 hp/t
107 kW/t
7.0 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
AUDIA8L (D5)50 TDI V6
1,200 km
746 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
AUDIA8L (D5)50 TDI V6
286 hp
213 kW
5.9 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
AUDIA8L (D5)50 TDI V6
Power
286 hp
213 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
505 L
17.8 cu ft
Length
5,302 mm
208.7 in
Height
1,485 mm
58.5 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
AUDIA8L (D5)50 TDI V6
Power
286 hp
213 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 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 A8L (D5) 50 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 (D5)50 TDI V6
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
5.9 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
AUDIA8L (D5)50 TDI V6
143 hp/t
107 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 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
VehicleAUDIA8L (D5)50 TDI V6AUDIA8 (D2/4D)4.2 V8 32V
Power
286 hp
213 kW
300 hp
224 kW
Torque
600 Nm
443 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.9 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
2,000 kg
4,409 lb
1,750 kg
3,858 lb
Fuel consumption
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
13.4 L/100 km
17.6 mpg US
21.1 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
505 L
17.8 cu ft
Length
5,302 mm
208.7 in
Height
1,485 mm
58.5 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
1,200 km
746 mi
672 km
417 mi
CO2 score
159 g/km
-
Trunk score
505 L
17.8 cu ft
525 L
18.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
143 hp/t
107 kW/t
7.0 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 A8L (D5) 50 TDI V6AUDI A8 (D2/4D) 4.2 V8 32V
Consumption6 L/100 km39.2 mpg US47.1 mpg UK13.4 L/100 km17.6 mpg US21.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.50 LC100 km23.45 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi16.90 LC100 mi37.74 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used900 L238 US gal198 UK gal2,010 L531 US gal442 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,575 LC/year3,518 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A8L (D5) 50 TDI V6

  • Has 200 Nm more
  • Is 1.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 7.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 528 km (328 mi) more estimated range

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

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

  • Has 14 hp more
  • Is 250 kg lighter
  • Has 28 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 20 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

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

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