Car comparison

AUDI A8L (D3/4E) 6.0 W12vsAUDI A8 (D2/4D) · Facelift 1998 4.2 V8 40V

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

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AUDI A8L (D3/4E)

6.0 W12

450 hp5998 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan2003-2005
VS

AUDI A8 (D2/4D) · Facelift 1998

4.2 V8 40V

310 hp4172 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan2002-2002

Comparison overview

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Best choices

AUDI A8 (D2/4D) Facelift 1998 4.2 V8 40V

  • Lightest
    1,750 kg
    3,858 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    12.9 L/100 km
    18.2 mpg US
    21.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    19.5 L/100 km
    12.1 mpg US
    14.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    9.1 L/100 km
    25.8 mpg US
    31.0 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    698 km
    434 mi
  • Largest trunk
    525 L
  • Best economy score
    72/100
  • Best practicality score
    77/100

AUDI A8L (D3/4E) 6.0 W12

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.1 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    450 hp
    336 kW
  • Highest torque
    580 Nm
    428 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    226 hp/t
    168 kW/t
    4.4 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    77/100
  • Best performance score
    77/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA8L (D3/4E)6.0 W12AUDIA8 (D2/4D)Facelift 19984.2 V8 40V
Power
450hp336kW
310hp231kW
Torque
580Nm428lb-ft
410Nm302lb-ft
Curb weight
1,995kg4,398lb
1,750kg3,858lb
Gross weight
2,545kg5,611lb
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
49.4s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
70.9s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.1s
6.9s
0-200 km/h
15.1s
Calculated
21.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.9s
Calculated
6.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
13.8L/100 km17mpg US20.5mpg UK
12.9L/100 km18.2mpg US21.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
20.5L/100 km11.5mpg US13.8mpg UK
19.5L/100 km12.1mpg US14.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
9.9L/100 km23.8mpg US28.5mpg UK
9.1L/100 km25.8mpg US31.0mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.0s
Calculated
14.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
226hp/t168kW/t102hp/1000 lb
Calculated
177hp/t132kW/t80hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
291Nm/t195lb-ft/ton
Calculated
234Nm/t157lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
652km405mi
Calculated
698km434mi
Calculated
Displacement
5,998cc366cu in
4,172cc255cu in
Length
5,181mm204in
5,034mm198in
Width
1,894mm75in
1,880mm74in
Height
1,455mm57in
1,438mm57in
Wheelbase
3,074mm121in
2,882mm113in
Front track
1,629mm64in
1,593mm63in
Rear track
1,615mm64in
1,584mm62in
Trunk volume
500L
525L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
90L
90L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI A8L (D3/4E) 6.0 W12AUDI A8 (D2/4D) Facelift 1998 4.2 V8 40VPowerTorque
  • AUDI A8L (D3/4E) 6.0 W12: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A8 (D2/4D) Facelift 1998 4.2 V8 40V: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA8L (D3/4E)6.0 W126,500 rpm4,000-4,700 rpm6,750 rpm
AUDIA8 (D2/4D)Facelift 19984.2 V8 40V6,200 rpm3,000-4,000 rpm6,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA8L (D3/4E)6.0 W12AUDIA8 (D2/4D)Facelift 19984.2 V8 40V
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.9 s
6.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.1 s
6.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
15.1 s
21.7 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
2.4 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
5.9 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.7 s
9.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.1 s
12.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.0 s
14.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
186 km/h
116 mph
166 km/h
103 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA8L (D3/4E)6.0 W12
450 hp
336 kW
AUDIA8 (D2/4D)Facelift 19984.2 V8 40V
310 hp
231 kW

AUDI A8L (D3/4E) 6.0 W12 has 140 hp more than AUDI A8 (D2/4D) Facelift 1998 4.2 V8 40V.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI A8 (D2/4D) Facelift 1998 4.2 V8 40V and AUDI A8L (D3/4E) 6.0 W12: 140 hp (104 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA8L (D3/4E)6.0 W12
580 Nm
428 lb-ft
AUDIA8 (D2/4D)Facelift 19984.2 V8 40V
410 Nm
302 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA8L (D3/4E)6.0 W12
1,995 kg
4,398 lb
AUDIA8 (D2/4D)Facelift 19984.2 V8 40V
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 (D3/4E)6.0 W12
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIA8 (D2/4D)Facelift 19984.2 V8 40V
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 (D3/4E)6.0 W125.1 s
AUDIA8 (D2/4D)Facelift 19984.2 V8 40V6.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A8L (D3/4E) 6.0 W12 and AUDI A8 (D2/4D) Facelift 1998 4.2 V8 40V: 1.8 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 (D3/4E)6.0 W12
13.8 L/100 km
17.0 mpg US
20.5 mpg UK
AUDIA8 (D2/4D)Facelift 19984.2 V8 40V
12.9 L/100 km
18.2 mpg US
21.9 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI A8 (D2/4D) Facelift 1998 4.2 V8 40V and AUDI A8L (D3/4E) 6.0 W12: 0.9 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 (D3/4E)6.0 W12
226 hp/t
168 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
AUDIA8 (D2/4D)Facelift 19984.2 V8 40V
177 hp/t
132 kW/t
5.6 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA8L (D3/4E)6.0 W12
652 km
405 mi
AUDIA8 (D2/4D)Facelift 19984.2 V8 40V
698 km
434 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIA8L (D3/4E)6.0 W12
450 hp
336 kW
5.1 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIA8 (D2/4D)Facelift 19984.2 V8 40V
310 hp
231 kW
6.9 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 (D3/4E)6.0 W12
Power
450 hp
336 kW
0-100 km/h5.1 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
5,181 mm
204.0 in
Height
1,455 mm
57.3 in
AUDIA8 (D2/4D)Facelift 19984.2 V8 40V
Power
310 hp
231 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 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

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 (D3/4E)6.0 W12
Power
450 hp
336 kW
0-100 km/h5.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
13.8 L/100 km
17.0 mpg US
20.5 mpg UK
AUDIA8 (D2/4D)Facelift 19984.2 V8 40V
Power
310 hp
231 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
12.9 L/100 km
18.2 mpg US
21.9 mpg UK

AUDI A8L (D3/4E) 6.0 W12 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 (D3/4E)6.0 W12
13.8 L/100 km
17.0 mpg US
20.5 mpg UK
5.1 s
AUDIA8 (D2/4D)Facelift 19984.2 V8 40V
12.9 L/100 km
18.2 mpg US
21.9 mpg UK
6.9 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 (D3/4E)6.0 W12
226 hp/t
168 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
13.8 L/100 km
17.0 mpg US
20.5 mpg UK
AUDIA8 (D2/4D)Facelift 19984.2 V8 40V
177 hp/t
132 kW/t
5.6 kg/hp
12.9 L/100 km
18.2 mpg US
21.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA8L (D3/4E)6.0 W12AUDIA8 (D2/4D)Facelift 19984.2 V8 40V
Power
450 hp
336 kW
310 hp
231 kW
Torque
580 Nm
428 lb-ft
410 Nm
302 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.1 s
6.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,995 kg
4,398 lb
1,750 kg
3,858 lb
Fuel consumption
13.8 L/100 km
17.0 mpg US
20.5 mpg UK
12.9 L/100 km
18.2 mpg US
21.9 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
5,181 mm
204.0 in
Height
1,455 mm
57.3 in
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
Range score
652 km
405 mi
698 km
434 mi
Trunk score
500 L
17.7 cu ft
525 L
18.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
226 hp/t
168 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
177 hp/t
132 kW/t
5.6 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.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleAUDI A8L (D3/4E) 6.0 W12AUDI A8 (D2/4D) Facelift 1998 4.2 V8 40V
Consumption13.8 L/100 km17 mpg US20.5 mpg UK12.9 L/100 km18.2 mpg US21.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km24.15 LC100 km22.58 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi38.87 LC100 mi36.33 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,070 L547 US gal455 UK gal1,935 L511 US gal426 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,623 LC/year3,386 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A8L (D3/4E) 6.0 W12

  • Has 140 hp more
  • Has 170 Nm more
  • Is 1.8 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 48 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

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

AUDI A8 (D2/4D) Facelift 1998 4.2 V8 40V

  • Is 245 kg lighter
  • Uses 0.9 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 46 km (28 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 25 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

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