Car comparison

AUDI A8L (D3/4E) · Facelift 2005 4.2 FSI V8vsAUDI 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) · Facelift 2005

4.2 FSI V8

350 hp4163 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan2006-2007
VS

AUDI A8 (D2/4D) · Facelift 1998

4.2 V8 40V

310 hp4172 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan1998-2002

Comparison overview

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AUDI A8L (D3/4E) Facelift 2005 4.2 FSI V8

  • 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
    350 hp
    261 kW
  • Highest torque
    440 Nm
    325 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    189 hp/t
    141 kW/t
    5.3 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    10.9 L/100 km
    21.6 mpg US
    25.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    15.7 L/100 km
    15.0 mpg US
    18.0 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    8.2 L/100 km
    28.7 mpg US
    34.4 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    826 km
    513 mi
  • Best overall score
    70/100
  • Best performance score
    67/100
  • Best economy score
    78/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA8L (D3/4E)Facelift 20054.2 FSI V8AUDIA8 (D2/4D)Facelift 19984.2 V8 40V
Power
350hp261kW
310hp231kW
Torque
440Nm325lb-ft
410Nm302lb-ft
Curb weight
1,850kg4,079lb
1,750kg3,858lb
Gross weight
2,450kg5,401lb
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
63.7s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
70.9s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.3s
6.9s
0-200 km/h
19.1s
Calculated
21.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.0s
Calculated
6.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10.9L/100 km21.6mpg US25.9mpg UK
12.9L/100 km18.2mpg US21.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
15.7L/100 km15mpg US18.0mpg UK
19.5L/100 km12.1mpg US14.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.2L/100 km28.7mpg US34.4mpg UK
9.1L/100 km25.8mpg US31.0mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.2s
Calculated
14.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
189hp/t141kW/t86hp/1000 lb
Calculated
177hp/t132kW/t80hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
238Nm/t159lb-ft/ton
Calculated
234Nm/t157lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
826km513mi
Calculated
698km434mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,163cc254cu in
4,172cc255cu in
Length
5,192mm204in
5,034mm198in
Width
1,894mm75in
1,880mm74in
Height
1,455mm57in
1,440mm57in
Wheelbase
3,074mm121in
2,882mm113in
Front track
1,629mm64in
1,591mm63in
Rear track
1,615mm64in
1,580mm62in
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) Facelift 2005 4.2 FSI V8AUDI A8 (D2/4D) Facelift 1998 4.2 V8 40VPowerTorque
  • AUDI A8L (D3/4E) Facelift 2005 4.2 FSI V8: 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)Facelift 20054.2 FSI V86,800 rpm3,500 rpm7,050 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)Facelift 20054.2 FSI V8AUDIA8 (D2/4D)Facelift 19984.2 V8 40V
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.0 s
6.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.3 s
6.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
19.1 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
2.6 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.5 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.5 s
9.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.1 s
12.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.2 s
14.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
173 km/h
107 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)Facelift 20054.2 FSI V8
350 hp
261 kW
AUDIA8 (D2/4D)Facelift 19984.2 V8 40V
310 hp
231 kW

AUDI A8L (D3/4E) Facelift 2005 4.2 FSI V8 has 40 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) Facelift 2005 4.2 FSI V8: 40 hp (30 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA8L (D3/4E)Facelift 20054.2 FSI V8
440 Nm
325 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)Facelift 20054.2 FSI V8
1,850 kg
4,079 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)Facelift 20054.2 FSI V8
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)Facelift 20054.2 FSI V86.3 s
AUDIA8 (D2/4D)Facelift 19984.2 V8 40V6.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A8L (D3/4E) Facelift 2005 4.2 FSI V8 and AUDI A8 (D2/4D) Facelift 1998 4.2 V8 40V: 0.6 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA8L (D3/4E)Facelift 20054.2 FSI V8
10.9 L/100 km
21.6 mpg US
25.9 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 A8L (D3/4E) Facelift 2005 4.2 FSI V8 and AUDI A8 (D2/4D) Facelift 1998 4.2 V8 40V: 2.0 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)Facelift 20054.2 FSI V8
189 hp/t
141 kW/t
5.3 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)Facelift 20054.2 FSI V8
826 km
513 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)Facelift 20054.2 FSI V8
350 hp
261 kW
6.3 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)Facelift 20054.2 FSI V8
Power
350 hp
261 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
5,192 mm
204.4 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
1,440 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 (D3/4E)Facelift 20054.2 FSI V8
Power
350 hp
261 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
10.9 L/100 km
21.6 mpg US
25.9 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) Facelift 2005 4.2 FSI V8 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)Facelift 20054.2 FSI V8
10.9 L/100 km
21.6 mpg US
25.9 mpg UK
6.3 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)Facelift 20054.2 FSI V8
189 hp/t
141 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp
10.9 L/100 km
21.6 mpg US
25.9 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)Facelift 20054.2 FSI V8AUDIA8 (D2/4D)Facelift 19984.2 V8 40V
Power
350 hp
261 kW
310 hp
231 kW
Torque
440 Nm
325 lb-ft
410 Nm
302 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.3 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
1,850 kg
4,079 lb
1,750 kg
3,858 lb
Fuel consumption
10.9 L/100 km
21.6 mpg US
25.9 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
5,192 mm
204.4 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
1,440 mm
56.7 in
Range score
826 km
513 mi
698 km
434 mi
Trunk score
500 L
17.7 cu ft
525 L
18.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
189 hp/t
141 kW/t
5.3 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.

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 (D3/4E) Facelift 2005 4.2 FSI V8AUDI A8 (D2/4D) Facelift 1998 4.2 V8 40V
Consumption10.9 L/100 km21.6 mpg US25.9 mpg UK12.9 L/100 km18.2 mpg US21.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km19.08 LC100 km22.58 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi30.70 LC100 mi36.33 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,635 L432 US gal360 UK gal1,935 L511 US gal426 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,861 LC/year3,386 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A8L (D3/4E) Facelift 2005 4.2 FSI V8

  • Has 40 hp more
  • Has 30 Nm more
  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 2.0 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 12 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 128 km (80 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

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