Car comparison

AUDI A8L (D4/4H) 4.2 FSI V8vsAUDI A8 (D3/4E) · Facelift 2005 4.2 BiTDI V8

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

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AUDI A8L (D4/4H)

4.2 FSI V8

372 hp4163 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan2010-2012
VS

AUDI A8 (D3/4E) · Facelift 2005

4.2 BiTDI V8

326 hp4134 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTwin-turboSedan2005-2007

Comparison overview

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Best choices

AUDI A8L (D4/4H) 4.2 FSI V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.8 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    372 hp
    277 kW
  • Lightest
    1,885 kg
    4,156 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    197 hp/t
    147 kW/t
    5.1 kg/hp
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    224 g/km
  • Largest trunk
    510 L
  • Best economy score
    81/100
  • Best practicality score
    76/100

AUDI A8 (D3/4E) Facelift 2005 4.2 BiTDI V8

  • Highest torque
    650 Nm
    479 lb-ft
  • 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
  • Best estimated range
    938 km
    583 mi
  • Best overall score
    72/100
  • Best performance score
    70/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA8L (D4/4H)4.2 FSI V8AUDIA8 (D3/4E)Facelift 20054.2 BiTDI V8
Power
372hp277kW
326hp243kW
Torque
445Nm328lb-ft
650Nm479lb-ft
Curb weight
1,885kg4,156lb
1,945kg4,288lb
Gross weight
2,535kg5,589lb
2,545kg5,611lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
58.1s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
61.9s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.8s
5.9s
0-200 km/h
17.5s
Calculated
18.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.5s
Calculated
5.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.7L/100 km24.2mpg US29.1mpg UK
9.6L/100 km24.5mpg US29.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
13.6L/100 km17.3mpg US20.8mpg UK
13.5L/100 km17.4mpg US20.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.7s
Calculated
13.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
197hp/t147kW/t90hp/1000 lb
Calculated
168hp/t125kW/t76hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
236Nm/t158lb-ft/ton
Calculated
334Nm/t224lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
928km577mi
Calculated
938km583mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,163cc254cu in
4,134cc252cu in
Length
5,267mm207in
5,062mm199in
Width
1,949mm77in
1,894mm75in
Height
1,471mm58in
1,444mm57in
Wheelbase
3,122mm123in
2,944mm116in
Front track
1,644mm65in
1,629mm64in
Rear track
1,635mm64in
1,615mm64in
Trunk volume
510L
500L
Max trunk volume
906L
-
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
90L
90L
CO2 emissions
224g/km
258g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI A8L (D4/4H) 4.2 FSI V8AUDI A8 (D3/4E) Facelift 2005 4.2 BiTDI V8PowerTorque
  • AUDI A8L (D4/4H) 4.2 FSI V8: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A8 (D3/4E) Facelift 2005 4.2 BiTDI V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)4.2 FSI V86,800 rpm3,500 rpm7,050 rpm
AUDIA8 (D3/4E)Facelift 20054.2 BiTDI V83,750 rpm1,600-3,500 rpm4,000 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA8L (D4/4H)4.2 FSI V8AUDIA8 (D3/4E)Facelift 20054.2 BiTDI V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.5 s
5.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.8 s
5.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
17.5 s
18.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.3 s
6.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.2 s
9.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.7 s
11.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.7 s
13.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
178 km/h
110 mph
175 km/h
109 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)4.2 FSI V8
372 hp
277 kW
AUDIA8 (D3/4E)Facelift 20054.2 BiTDI V8
326 hp
243 kW

AUDI A8L (D4/4H) 4.2 FSI V8 has 46 hp more than AUDI A8 (D3/4E) Facelift 2005 4.2 BiTDI V8.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI A8 (D3/4E) Facelift 2005 4.2 BiTDI V8 and AUDI A8L (D4/4H) 4.2 FSI V8: 46 hp (34 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)4.2 FSI V8
445 Nm
328 lb-ft
AUDIA8 (D3/4E)Facelift 20054.2 BiTDI V8
650 Nm
479 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)4.2 FSI V8
1,885 kg
4,156 lb
AUDIA8 (D3/4E)Facelift 20054.2 BiTDI V8
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
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)4.2 FSI V8
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIA8 (D3/4E)Facelift 20054.2 BiTDI V8
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
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)4.2 FSI V85.8 s
AUDIA8 (D3/4E)Facelift 20054.2 BiTDI V85.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A8L (D4/4H) 4.2 FSI V8 and AUDI A8 (D3/4E) Facelift 2005 4.2 BiTDI V8: 0.1 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 (D4/4H)4.2 FSI V8
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 mpg UK
AUDIA8 (D3/4E)Facelift 20054.2 BiTDI V8
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
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)4.2 FSI V8
197 hp/t
147 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
AUDIA8 (D3/4E)Facelift 20054.2 BiTDI V8
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
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)4.2 FSI V8
928 km
577 mi
AUDIA8 (D3/4E)Facelift 20054.2 BiTDI V8
938 km
583 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)4.2 FSI V8
372 hp
277 kW
5.8 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIA8 (D3/4E)Facelift 20054.2 BiTDI V8
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
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)4.2 FSI V8
Power
372 hp
277 kW
0-100 km/h5.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
510 L
18.0 cu ft
Length
5,267 mm
207.4 in
Height
1,471 mm
57.9 in
AUDIA8 (D3/4E)Facelift 20054.2 BiTDI V8
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
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)4.2 FSI V8
Power
372 hp
277 kW
0-100 km/h5.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 mpg UK
AUDIA8 (D3/4E)Facelift 20054.2 BiTDI V8
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 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 (D4/4H)4.2 FSI V8
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 mpg UK
5.8 s
AUDIA8 (D3/4E)Facelift 20054.2 BiTDI V8
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
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)4.2 FSI V8
197 hp/t
147 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 mpg UK
AUDIA8 (D3/4E)Facelift 20054.2 BiTDI V8
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
VehicleAUDIA8L (D4/4H)4.2 FSI V8AUDIA8 (D3/4E)Facelift 20054.2 BiTDI V8
Power
372 hp
277 kW
326 hp
243 kW
Torque
445 Nm
328 lb-ft
650 Nm
479 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.8 s
5.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,885 kg
4,156 lb
1,945 kg
4,288 lb
Fuel consumption
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 mpg UK
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
510 L
18.0 cu ft
Length
5,267 mm
207.4 in
Height
1,471 mm
57.9 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
928 km
577 mi
938 km
583 mi
CO2 score
224 g/km
258 g/km
Trunk score
510 L
18.0 cu ft
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
197 hp/t
147 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
168 hp/t
125 kW/t
6.0 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 (D4/4H) 4.2 FSI V8AUDI A8 (D3/4E) Facelift 2005 4.2 BiTDI V8
Consumption9.7 L/100 km24.2 mpg US29.1 mpg UK9.6 L/100 km24.5 mpg US29.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.97 LC100 km16.80 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi27.32 LC100 mi27.04 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,455 L384 US gal320 UK gal1,440 L380 US gal317 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,546 LC/year2,520 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A8L (D4/4H) 4.2 FSI V8

  • Has 46 hp more
  • Is 60 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 30 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 10 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 34 g/km less CO2

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption

AUDI A8 (D3/4E) Facelift 2005 4.2 BiTDI V8

  • Has 205 Nm more
  • Uses 0.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 10 km (6 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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