Car comparison

AUDI A8 (D2/4D) 4.2 V8 32VvsAUDI V8 (D11) 4.2

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

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AUDI A8 (D2/4D)

4.2 V8 32V

300 hp4172 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan1994-1998
VS

AUDI V8 (D11)

4.2

280 hp4172 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan1991-1993

Comparison overview

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Best choices

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

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.3 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    300 hp
    224 kW
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    171 hp/t
    128 kW/t
    5.8 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    65/100
  • Best performance score
    60/100
  • Best economy score
    71/100

AUDI V8 (D11) 4.2

  • Lightest
    1,710 kg
    3,770 lb
  • Largest trunk
    570 L
  • Best practicality score
    78/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA8 (D2/4D)4.2 V8 32VAUDIV8 (D11)4.2
Power
300hp224kW
280hp209kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,750kg3,858lb
1,710kg3,770lb
Gross weight
2,350kg5,181lb
2,310kg5,093lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
249 km/h
155 mph
To 99% top speed
75.7s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
79.0s99% target: 247 km/h / 153 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.3s
7.7s
0-200 km/h
23.0s
Calculated
26.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.0s
Calculated
7.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
13.4L/100 km17.6mpg US21.1mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption city
19.4L/100 km12.1mpg US14.6mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
9.7L/100 km24.2mpg US29.1mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
15.1s
Calculated
15.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
171hp/t128kW/t78hp/1000 lb
Calculated
164hp/t122kW/t74hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
229Nm/t153lb-ft/ton
Calculated
234Nm/t157lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
672km417mi
Calculated
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Displacement
4,172cc255cu in
4,172cc255cu in
Length
5,034mm198in
4,874mm192in
Width
1,880mm74in
1,814mm71in
Height
1,440mm57in
1,420mm56in
Wheelbase
2,882mm113in
2,702mm106in
Front track
1,591mm63in
1,514mm60in
Rear track
1,580mm62in
1,531mm60in
Ground clearance
146mm6in
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Trunk volume
525L
570L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
90L
80L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI A8 (D2/4D) 4.2 V8 32VAUDI V8 (D11) 4.2PowerTorque
  • AUDI A8 (D2/4D) 4.2 V8 32V: Power / Torque
  • AUDI V8 (D11) 4.2: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA8 (D2/4D)4.2 V8 32V6,000 rpm3,300 rpm6,250 rpm
AUDIV8 (D11)4.25,800 rpm4,000 rpm6,050 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA8 (D2/4D)4.2 V8 32VAUDIV8 (D11)4.2
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.0 s
7.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.3 s
7.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
23.0 s
26.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
249 km/h
155 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.8 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
6.9 s
7.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.1 s
10.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.9 s
13.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.1 s
15.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
162 km/h
101 mph
157 km/h
97 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA8 (D2/4D)4.2 V8 32V
300 hp
224 kW
AUDIV8 (D11)4.2
280 hp
209 kW

AUDI A8 (D2/4D) 4.2 V8 32V has 20 hp more than AUDI V8 (D11) 4.2.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI V8 (D11) 4.2 and AUDI A8 (D2/4D) 4.2 V8 32V: 20 hp (15 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA8 (D2/4D)4.2 V8 32V
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
AUDIV8 (D11)4.2
400 Nm
295 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA8 (D2/4D)4.2 V8 32V
1,750 kg
3,858 lb
AUDIV8 (D11)4.2
1,710 kg
3,770 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)4.2 V8 32V
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIV8 (D11)4.2
249 km/h
155 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA8 (D2/4D)4.2 V8 32V7.3 s
AUDIV8 (D11)4.27.7 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A8 (D2/4D) 4.2 V8 32V and AUDI V8 (D11) 4.2: 0.4 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)4.2 V8 32V
171 hp/t
128 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
AUDIV8 (D11)4.2
164 hp/t
122 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIA8 (D2/4D)4.2 V8 32V
300 hp
224 kW
7.3 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIV8 (D11)4.2
280 hp
209 kW
7.7 s
249 km/h
155 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)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
AUDIV8 (D11)4.2
Power
280 hp
209 kW
0-100 km/h7.7 s
Top speed
249 km/h
155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
570 L
20.1 cu ft
Length
4,874 mm
191.9 in
Height
1,420 mm
55.9 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA8 (D2/4D)4.2 V8 32VAUDIV8 (D11)4.2
Power
300 hp
224 kW
280 hp
209 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.3 s
7.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
249 km/h
155 mph
Lightness
1,750 kg
3,858 lb
1,710 kg
3,770 lb
Fuel consumption
13.4 L/100 km
17.6 mpg US
21.1 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
1,440 mm
56.7 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
570 L
20.1 cu ft
Length
4,874 mm
191.9 in
Height
1,420 mm
55.9 in
Range score
672 km
417 mi
-
Trunk score
525 L
18.5 cu ft
570 L
20.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
171 hp/t
128 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
164 hp/t
122 kW/t
6.1 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 (D2/4D) 4.2 V8 32V
Consumption13.4 L/100 km17.6 mpg US21.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km23.45 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi37.74 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,010 L531 US gal442 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,518 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Has 20 hp more
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 11 km/h (7 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 8 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

AUDI V8 (D11) 4.2

  • Is 40 kg lighter
  • Has 45 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed

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