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AUDI A8 (D3/4E) · Facelift 2005 4.2 BiTDI V8 · Stage 3vsAUDI A8 (D3/4E) · Facelift 2005 4.2 BiTDI V8 · Stage 2vsAUDI A8 (D3/4E) · Facelift 2005 4.2 BiTDI V8 · Stage 1vsAUDI A8 (D3/4E) · Facelift 2005 4.2 BiTDI V8

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AUDI A8 (D3/4E) · Facelift 2005

4.2 BiTDI V8

326 hp4134 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTwin-turboSedan2005-2007

Comparison overview

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Best choices

AUDI A8 (D3/4E) Facelift 2005 4.2 BiTDI V8 (Stage 3) 505 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.5 s
  • Fastest top speed
    295 km/h
    183 mph
  • Most powerful
    505 hp
    377 kW
  • Highest torque
    1,040 Nm
    767 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,945 kg
    4,288 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    260 hp/t
    194 kW/t
    3.8 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.6 L/100 km
    24.5 mpg US
    29.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    13.5 L/100 km
    17.4 mpg US
    20.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.3 L/100 km
    32.2 mpg US
    38.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    258 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    938 km
    583 mi
  • Largest trunk
    500 L
  • Best overall score
    84/100
  • Best performance score
    88/100
  • Best economy score
    81/100
  • Best practicality score
    76/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA8 (D3/4E)Facelift 20054.2 BiTDI V8 (Stage 3)505 hpAUDIA8 (D3/4E)Facelift 20054.2 BiTDI V8 (Stage 2)440 hpAUDIA8 (D3/4E)Facelift 20054.2 BiTDI V8 (Stage 1)391 hpAUDIA8 (D3/4E)Facelift 20054.2 BiTDI V8326 hp
Power
505hp377kW+179 hp
440hp328kW+114 hp
391hp292kW+65 hp
326hp243kW
Torque
1,040Nm767lb-ft+390 Nm
910Nm671lb-ft+260 Nm
813Nm599lb-ft+163 Nm
650Nm479lb-ft
Curb weight
1,945kg4,288lb
1,945kg4,288lb
1,945kg4,288lb
1,945kg4,288lb
Gross weight
2,545kg5,611lb
2,545kg5,611lb
2,545kg5,611lb
2,545kg5,611lb
Top speed
295 km/h
183 mph
+30 km/h
284 km/h
176 mph
+19 km/h
274 km/h
170 mph
+9 km/h
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
47.0s99% target: 292 km/h / 181 mph-14.9 s
Calculated
51.4s99% target: 281 km/h / 175 mph-10.5 s
Calculated
54.8s99% target: 271 km/h / 169 mph-7.1 s
Calculated
61.9s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.5s-1.4 s
4.9s-1.0 s
5.3s-0.6 s
5.9s
0-200 km/h
12.0s-6.2 s
Calculated
13.7s-4.5 s
Calculated
15.4s-2.8 s
Calculated
18.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.3s-1.3 s
Calculated
4.7s-1.0 s
Calculated
5.0s-0.6 s
Calculated
5.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.6L/100 km24.5mpg US29.4mpg UK
9.6L/100 km24.5mpg US29.4mpg UK
9.6L/100 km24.5mpg US29.4mpg UK
9.6L/100 km24.5mpg US29.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
13.5L/100 km17.4mpg US20.9mpg UK
13.5L/100 km17.4mpg US20.9mpg UK
13.5L/100 km17.4mpg US20.9mpg UK
13.5L/100 km17.4mpg US20.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.2s-1.7 s
Calculated
12.7s-1.1 s
Calculated
13.2s-0.7 s
Calculated
13.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
260hp/t194kW/t118hp/1000 lb
Calculated
226hp/t169kW/t103hp/1000 lb
Calculated
201hp/t150kW/t91hp/1000 lb
Calculated
168hp/t125kW/t76hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
535Nm/t358lb-ft/ton
Calculated
468Nm/t313lb-ft/ton
Calculated
418Nm/t280lb-ft/ton
Calculated
334Nm/t224lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
938km583mi
Calculated
938km583mi
Calculated
938km583mi
Calculated
938km583mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,134cc252cu in
4,134cc252cu in
4,134cc252cu in
4,134cc252cu in
Length
5,062mm199in
5,062mm199in
5,062mm199in
5,062mm199in
Width
1,894mm75in
1,894mm75in
1,894mm75in
1,894mm75in
Height
1,444mm57in
1,444mm57in
1,444mm57in
1,444mm57in
Wheelbase
2,944mm116in
2,944mm116in
2,944mm116in
2,944mm116in
Front track
1,629mm64in
1,629mm64in
1,629mm64in
1,629mm64in
Rear track
1,615mm64in
1,615mm64in
1,615mm64in
1,615mm64in
Trunk volume
500L
500L
500L
500L
Doors
4
4
4
4
Seats
5
5
5
5
Fuel tank
90L
90L
90L
90L
CO2 emissions
258g/km
258g/km
258g/km
258g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI A8 (D3/4E) Facelift 2005 4.2 BiTDI V8 (Stage 3) 505 hpAUDI A8 (D3/4E) Facelift 2005 4.2 BiTDI V8 (Stage 2) 440 hpAUDI A8 (D3/4E) Facelift 2005 4.2 BiTDI V8 (Stage 1) 391 hpAUDI A8 (D3/4E) Facelift 2005 4.2 BiTDI V8 326 hpPowerTorque
  • AUDI A8 (D3/4E) Facelift 2005 4.2 BiTDI V8 (Stage 3) 505 hp: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A8 (D3/4E) Facelift 2005 4.2 BiTDI V8 (Stage 2) 440 hp: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A8 (D3/4E) Facelift 2005 4.2 BiTDI V8 (Stage 1) 391 hp: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A8 (D3/4E) Facelift 2005 4.2 BiTDI V8 326 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA8 (D3/4E)Facelift 20054.2 BiTDI V8 (Stage 3)505 hp3,750 rpm1,600-3,500 rpm4,000 rpm
AUDIA8 (D3/4E)Facelift 20054.2 BiTDI V8 (Stage 2)440 hp3,750 rpm1,600-3,500 rpm4,000 rpm
AUDIA8 (D3/4E)Facelift 20054.2 BiTDI V8 (Stage 1)391 hp3,750 rpm1,600-3,500 rpm4,000 rpm
AUDIA8 (D3/4E)Facelift 20054.2 BiTDI V8326 hp3,750 rpm1,600-3,500 rpm4,000 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA8 (D3/4E)Facelift 20054.2 BiTDI V8 (Stage 3)505 hpAUDIA8 (D3/4E)Facelift 20054.2 BiTDI V8 (Stage 2)440 hpAUDIA8 (D3/4E)Facelift 20054.2 BiTDI V8 (Stage 1)391 hpAUDIA8 (D3/4E)Facelift 20054.2 BiTDI V8326 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.3 s
4.7 s
5.0 s
5.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.5 s
4.9 s
5.3 s
5.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
12.0 s
13.7 s
15.4 s
18.2 s
Top speed
295 km/h
183 mph
284 km/h
176 mph
274 km/h
170 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.4 s
2.4 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
5.6 s
5.8 s
6.0 s
6.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.2 s
8.5 s
8.8 s
9.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.4 s
10.8 s
11.2 s
11.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.2 s
12.7 s
13.2 s
13.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
202 km/h
126 mph
193 km/h
120 mph
185 km/h
115 mph
175 km/h
109 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA8 (D3/4E)Facelift 20054.2 BiTDI V8 (Stage 3)505 hp
505 hp
377 kW
AUDIA8 (D3/4E)Facelift 20054.2 BiTDI V8 (Stage 2)440 hp
440 hp
328 kW
AUDIA8 (D3/4E)Facelift 20054.2 BiTDI V8 (Stage 1)391 hp
391 hp
292 kW
AUDIA8 (D3/4E)Facelift 20054.2 BiTDI V8326 hp
326 hp
243 kW

AUDI A8 (D3/4E) Facelift 2005 4.2 BiTDI V8 (Stage 3) 505 hp has 179 hp more than AUDI A8 (D3/4E) Facelift 2005 4.2 BiTDI V8 326 hp.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI A8 (D3/4E) Facelift 2005 4.2 BiTDI V8 326 hp and AUDI A8 (D3/4E) Facelift 2005 4.2 BiTDI V8 (Stage 3) 505 hp: 179 hp (134 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA8 (D3/4E)Facelift 20054.2 BiTDI V8 (Stage 3)505 hp
1,040 Nm
767 lb-ft
AUDIA8 (D3/4E)Facelift 20054.2 BiTDI V8 (Stage 2)440 hp
910 Nm
671 lb-ft
AUDIA8 (D3/4E)Facelift 20054.2 BiTDI V8 (Stage 1)391 hp
813 Nm
599 lb-ft
AUDIA8 (D3/4E)Facelift 20054.2 BiTDI V8326 hp
650 Nm
479 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA8 (D3/4E)Facelift 20054.2 BiTDI V8 (Stage 3)505 hp
1,945 kg
4,288 lb
AUDIA8 (D3/4E)Facelift 20054.2 BiTDI V8 (Stage 2)440 hp
1,945 kg
4,288 lb
AUDIA8 (D3/4E)Facelift 20054.2 BiTDI V8 (Stage 1)391 hp
1,945 kg
4,288 lb
AUDIA8 (D3/4E)Facelift 20054.2 BiTDI V8326 hp
1,945 kg
4,288 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 (D3/4E)Facelift 20054.2 BiTDI V8 (Stage 3)505 hp
295 km/h
183 mph
AUDIA8 (D3/4E)Facelift 20054.2 BiTDI V8 (Stage 2)440 hp
284 km/h
176 mph
AUDIA8 (D3/4E)Facelift 20054.2 BiTDI V8 (Stage 1)391 hp
274 km/h
170 mph
AUDIA8 (D3/4E)Facelift 20054.2 BiTDI V8326 hp
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 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 (D3/4E)Facelift 20054.2 BiTDI V8 (Stage 3)505 hp4.5 s
AUDIA8 (D3/4E)Facelift 20054.2 BiTDI V8 (Stage 2)440 hp4.9 s
AUDIA8 (D3/4E)Facelift 20054.2 BiTDI V8 (Stage 1)391 hp5.3 s
AUDIA8 (D3/4E)Facelift 20054.2 BiTDI V8326 hp5.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A8 (D3/4E) Facelift 2005 4.2 BiTDI V8 (Stage 3) 505 hp and AUDI A8 (D3/4E) Facelift 2005 4.2 BiTDI V8 326 hp: 1.4 s.

The closest cars by acceleration are AUDI A8 (D3/4E) Facelift 2005 4.2 BiTDI V8 (Stage 2) 440 hp and AUDI A8 (D3/4E) Facelift 2005 4.2 BiTDI V8 (Stage 1) 391 hp, separated by only 0.4 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA8 (D3/4E)Facelift 20054.2 BiTDI V8 (Stage 3)505 hp
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK
AUDIA8 (D3/4E)Facelift 20054.2 BiTDI V8 (Stage 2)440 hp
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK
AUDIA8 (D3/4E)Facelift 20054.2 BiTDI V8 (Stage 1)391 hp
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK
AUDIA8 (D3/4E)Facelift 20054.2 BiTDI V8326 hp
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA8 (D3/4E)Facelift 20054.2 BiTDI V8 (Stage 3)505 hp
260 hp/t
194 kW/t
3.8 kg/hp
AUDIA8 (D3/4E)Facelift 20054.2 BiTDI V8 (Stage 2)440 hp
226 hp/t
169 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
AUDIA8 (D3/4E)Facelift 20054.2 BiTDI V8 (Stage 1)391 hp
201 hp/t
150 kW/t
5.0 kg/hp
AUDIA8 (D3/4E)Facelift 20054.2 BiTDI V8326 hp
168 hp/t
125 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA8 (D3/4E)Facelift 20054.2 BiTDI V8 (Stage 3)505 hp
938 km
583 mi
AUDIA8 (D3/4E)Facelift 20054.2 BiTDI V8 (Stage 2)440 hp
938 km
583 mi
AUDIA8 (D3/4E)Facelift 20054.2 BiTDI V8 (Stage 1)391 hp
938 km
583 mi
AUDIA8 (D3/4E)Facelift 20054.2 BiTDI V8326 hp
938 km
583 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIA8 (D3/4E)Facelift 20054.2 BiTDI V8 (Stage 3)505 hp
505 hp
377 kW
4.5 s
295 km/h
183 mph
AUDIA8 (D3/4E)Facelift 20054.2 BiTDI V8 (Stage 2)440 hp
440 hp
328 kW
4.9 s
284 km/h
176 mph
AUDIA8 (D3/4E)Facelift 20054.2 BiTDI V8 (Stage 1)391 hp
391 hp
292 kW
5.3 s
274 km/h
170 mph
AUDIA8 (D3/4E)Facelift 20054.2 BiTDI V8326 hp
326 hp
243 kW
5.9 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 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 (D3/4E)Facelift 20054.2 BiTDI V8 (Stage 3)505 hp
Power
505 hp
377 kW
0-100 km/h4.5 s
Top speed
295 km/h
183 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
5,062 mm
199.3 in
Height
1,444 mm
56.9 in
AUDIA8 (D3/4E)Facelift 20054.2 BiTDI V8 (Stage 2)440 hp
Power
440 hp
328 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
284 km/h
176 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
5,062 mm
199.3 in
Height
1,444 mm
56.9 in
AUDIA8 (D3/4E)Facelift 20054.2 BiTDI V8 (Stage 1)391 hp
Power
391 hp
292 kW
0-100 km/h5.3 s
Top speed
274 km/h
170 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
5,062 mm
199.3 in
Height
1,444 mm
56.9 in
AUDIA8 (D3/4E)Facelift 20054.2 BiTDI V8326 hp
Power
326 hp
243 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 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
5,062 mm
199.3 in
Height
1,444 mm
56.9 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 (D3/4E)Facelift 20054.2 BiTDI V8 (Stage 3)505 hp
Power
505 hp
377 kW
0-100 km/h4.5 s
Top speed
295 km/h
183 mph
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK
AUDIA8 (D3/4E)Facelift 20054.2 BiTDI V8 (Stage 2)440 hp
Power
440 hp
328 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
284 km/h
176 mph
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK
AUDIA8 (D3/4E)Facelift 20054.2 BiTDI V8 (Stage 1)391 hp
Power
391 hp
292 kW
0-100 km/h5.3 s
Top speed
274 km/h
170 mph
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK
AUDIA8 (D3/4E)Facelift 20054.2 BiTDI V8326 hp
Power
326 hp
243 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK

AUDI A8 (D3/4E) Facelift 2005 4.2 BiTDI V8 (Stage 3) 505 hp 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 (D3/4E)Facelift 20054.2 BiTDI V8 (Stage 3)505 hp
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK
4.5 s
AUDIA8 (D3/4E)Facelift 20054.2 BiTDI V8 (Stage 2)440 hp
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK
4.9 s
AUDIA8 (D3/4E)Facelift 20054.2 BiTDI V8 (Stage 1)391 hp
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK
5.3 s
AUDIA8 (D3/4E)Facelift 20054.2 BiTDI V8326 hp
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK
5.9 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
AUDIA8 (D3/4E)Facelift 20054.2 BiTDI V8 (Stage 3)505 hp
260 hp/t
194 kW/t
3.8 kg/hp
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK
AUDIA8 (D3/4E)Facelift 20054.2 BiTDI V8 (Stage 2)440 hp
226 hp/t
169 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK
AUDIA8 (D3/4E)Facelift 20054.2 BiTDI V8 (Stage 1)391 hp
201 hp/t
150 kW/t
5.0 kg/hp
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK
AUDIA8 (D3/4E)Facelift 20054.2 BiTDI V8326 hp
168 hp/t
125 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA8 (D3/4E)Facelift 20054.2 BiTDI V8 (Stage 3)505 hpAUDIA8 (D3/4E)Facelift 20054.2 BiTDI V8 (Stage 2)440 hpAUDIA8 (D3/4E)Facelift 20054.2 BiTDI V8 (Stage 1)391 hpAUDIA8 (D3/4E)Facelift 20054.2 BiTDI V8326 hp
Power
505 hp
377 kW
440 hp
328 kW
391 hp
292 kW
326 hp
243 kW
Torque
1,040 Nm
767 lb-ft
910 Nm
671 lb-ft
813 Nm
599 lb-ft
650 Nm
479 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.5 s
4.9 s
5.3 s
5.9 s
Top speed
295 km/h
183 mph
284 km/h
176 mph
274 km/h
170 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,945 kg
4,288 lb
1,945 kg
4,288 lb
1,945 kg
4,288 lb
1,945 kg
4,288 lb
Fuel consumption
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
5,062 mm
199.3 in
Height
1,444 mm
56.9 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
5,062 mm
199.3 in
Height
1,444 mm
56.9 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
5,062 mm
199.3 in
Height
1,444 mm
56.9 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
5,062 mm
199.3 in
Height
1,444 mm
56.9 in
Range score
938 km
583 mi
938 km
583 mi
938 km
583 mi
938 km
583 mi
CO2 score
258 g/km
258 g/km
258 g/km
258 g/km
Trunk score
500 L
17.7 cu ft
500 L
17.7 cu ft
500 L
17.7 cu ft
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
260 hp/t
194 kW/t
3.8 kg/hp
226 hp/t
169 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
201 hp/t
150 kW/t
5.0 kg/hp
168 hp/t
125 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp
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Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleAUDI A8 (D3/4E) Facelift 2005 4.2 BiTDI V8 (Stage 3) 505 hpAUDI A8 (D3/4E) Facelift 2005 4.2 BiTDI V8 (Stage 2) 440 hpAUDI A8 (D3/4E) Facelift 2005 4.2 BiTDI V8 (Stage 1) 391 hpAUDI A8 (D3/4E) Facelift 2005 4.2 BiTDI V8 326 hp
Consumption9.6 L/100 km24.5 mpg US29.4 mpg UK9.6 L/100 km24.5 mpg US29.4 mpg UK9.6 L/100 km24.5 mpg US29.4 mpg UK9.6 L/100 km24.5 mpg US29.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.80 LC100 km16.80 LC100 km16.80 LC100 km16.80 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi27.04 LC100 mi27.04 LC100 mi27.04 LC100 mi27.04 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,440 L380 US gal317 UK gal1,440 L380 US gal317 UK gal1,440 L380 US gal317 UK gal1,440 L380 US gal317 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,520 LC/year2,520 LC/year2,520 LC/year2,520 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A8 (D3/4E) Facelift 2005 4.2 BiTDI V8 (Stage 3) 505 hp

  • Has 65 hp more
  • Has 130 Nm more
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 11 km/h (7 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 34 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest CO2 emissions

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