Car comparison

AUDI A8 (D3/4E) · Facelift 2005 6.0 i W12vsAUDI A8 (D3/4E) · Facelift 2007 4.2 FSI V8

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

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AUDI A8 (D3/4E) · Facelift 2005

6.0 i W12

450 hp5998 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan2005-2007
VS

AUDI A8 (D3/4E) · Facelift 2007

4.2 FSI V8

350 hp4163 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan2007-2009

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

AUDI A8 (D3/4E) Facelift 2005 6.0 i 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
    230 hp/t
    171 kW/t
    4.4 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    500 L
  • Best overall score
    77/100
  • Best performance score
    77/100
  • Best practicality score
    76/100

AUDI A8 (D3/4E) Facelift 2007 4.2 FSI V8

  • Lightest
    1,800 kg
    3,968 lb
  • 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 economy score
    78/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA8 (D3/4E)Facelift 20056.0 i W12AUDIA8 (D3/4E)Facelift 20074.2 FSI V8
Power
450hp336kW
350hp261kW
Torque
580Nm428lb-ft
440Nm325lb-ft
Curb weight
1,960kg4,321lb
1,800kg3,968lb
Gross weight
2,510kg5,534lb
2,400kg5,291lb
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
49.5s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
60.9s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.1s
6.1s
0-200 km/h
15.1s
Calculated
18.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.9s
Calculated
5.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
13.8L/100 km17mpg US20.5mpg UK
10.9L/100 km21.6mpg US25.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
20.5L/100 km11.5mpg US13.8mpg UK
15.7L/100 km15mpg US18.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
9.9L/100 km23.8mpg US28.5mpg UK
8.2L/100 km28.7mpg US34.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.0s
Calculated
14.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
230hp/t171kW/t104hp/1000 lb
Calculated
194hp/t145kW/t88hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
296Nm/t198lb-ft/ton
Calculated
244Nm/t164lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
652km405mi
Calculated
826km513mi
Calculated
Displacement
5,998cc366cu in
4,163cc254cu in
Length
5,062mm199in
5,062mm199in
Width
1,894mm75in
1,894mm75in
Height
1,444mm57in
1,444mm57in
Wheelbase
2,944mm116in
2,944mm116in
Front track
1,619mm64in
1,629mm64in
Rear track
1,605mm63in
1,615mm64in
Trunk volume
500L
500L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
90L
90L
CO2 emissions-
259g/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 6.0 i W12AUDI A8 (D3/4E) Facelift 2007 4.2 FSI V8PowerTorque
  • AUDI A8 (D3/4E) Facelift 2005 6.0 i W12: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A8 (D3/4E) Facelift 2007 4.2 FSI V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA8 (D3/4E)Facelift 20056.0 i W126,200 rpm4,000-4,700 rpm6,450 rpm
AUDIA8 (D3/4E)Facelift 20074.2 FSI V86,800 rpm3,500 rpm7,050 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA8 (D3/4E)Facelift 20056.0 i W12AUDIA8 (D3/4E)Facelift 20074.2 FSI V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.9 s
5.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.1 s
6.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
15.1 s
18.3 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
2.4 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
5.9 s
6.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.7 s
9.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.1 s
11.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.0 s
14.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
186 km/h
116 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 20056.0 i W12
450 hp
336 kW
AUDIA8 (D3/4E)Facelift 20074.2 FSI V8
350 hp
261 kW

AUDI A8 (D3/4E) Facelift 2005 6.0 i W12 has 100 hp more than AUDI A8 (D3/4E) Facelift 2007 4.2 FSI V8.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI A8 (D3/4E) Facelift 2007 4.2 FSI V8 and AUDI A8 (D3/4E) Facelift 2005 6.0 i W12: 100 hp (75 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA8 (D3/4E)Facelift 20056.0 i W12
580 Nm
428 lb-ft
AUDIA8 (D3/4E)Facelift 20074.2 FSI V8
440 Nm
325 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA8 (D3/4E)Facelift 20056.0 i W12
1,960 kg
4,321 lb
AUDIA8 (D3/4E)Facelift 20074.2 FSI V8
1,800 kg
3,968 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 20056.0 i W12
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIA8 (D3/4E)Facelift 20074.2 FSI 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
AUDIA8 (D3/4E)Facelift 20056.0 i W125.1 s
AUDIA8 (D3/4E)Facelift 20074.2 FSI V86.1 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A8 (D3/4E) Facelift 2005 6.0 i W12 and AUDI A8 (D3/4E) Facelift 2007 4.2 FSI V8: 1.0 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 20056.0 i W12
13.8 L/100 km
17.0 mpg US
20.5 mpg UK
AUDIA8 (D3/4E)Facelift 20074.2 FSI V8
10.9 L/100 km
21.6 mpg US
25.9 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI A8 (D3/4E) Facelift 2007 4.2 FSI V8 and AUDI A8 (D3/4E) Facelift 2005 6.0 i W12: 2.9 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
AUDIA8 (D3/4E)Facelift 20056.0 i W12
230 hp/t
171 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
AUDIA8 (D3/4E)Facelift 20074.2 FSI V8
194 hp/t
145 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA8 (D3/4E)Facelift 20056.0 i W12
652 km
405 mi
AUDIA8 (D3/4E)Facelift 20074.2 FSI V8
826 km
513 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIA8 (D3/4E)Facelift 20056.0 i W12
450 hp
336 kW
5.1 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIA8 (D3/4E)Facelift 20074.2 FSI V8
350 hp
261 kW
6.1 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 20056.0 i 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
5,062 mm
199.3 in
Height
1,444 mm
56.9 in
AUDIA8 (D3/4E)Facelift 20074.2 FSI V8
Power
350 hp
261 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 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
5,062 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 20056.0 i 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 (D3/4E)Facelift 20074.2 FSI V8
Power
350 hp
261 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 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

AUDI A8 (D3/4E) Facelift 2005 6.0 i 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
AUDIA8 (D3/4E)Facelift 20056.0 i W12
13.8 L/100 km
17.0 mpg US
20.5 mpg UK
5.1 s
AUDIA8 (D3/4E)Facelift 20074.2 FSI V8
10.9 L/100 km
21.6 mpg US
25.9 mpg UK
6.1 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 20056.0 i W12
230 hp/t
171 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
13.8 L/100 km
17.0 mpg US
20.5 mpg UK
AUDIA8 (D3/4E)Facelift 20074.2 FSI V8
194 hp/t
145 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
10.9 L/100 km
21.6 mpg US
25.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA8 (D3/4E)Facelift 20056.0 i W12AUDIA8 (D3/4E)Facelift 20074.2 FSI V8
Power
450 hp
336 kW
350 hp
261 kW
Torque
580 Nm
428 lb-ft
440 Nm
325 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.1 s
6.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,960 kg
4,321 lb
1,800 kg
3,968 lb
Fuel consumption
13.8 L/100 km
17.0 mpg US
20.5 mpg UK
10.9 L/100 km
21.6 mpg US
25.9 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
Range score
652 km
405 mi
826 km
513 mi
CO2 score
-
259 g/km
Trunk score
500 L
17.7 cu ft
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
230 hp/t
171 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
194 hp/t
145 kW/t
5.1 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 (D3/4E) Facelift 2005 6.0 i W12AUDI A8 (D3/4E) Facelift 2007 4.2 FSI V8
Consumption13.8 L/100 km17 mpg US20.5 mpg UK10.9 L/100 km21.6 mpg US25.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km24.15 LC100 km19.08 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi38.87 LC100 mi30.70 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,070 L547 US gal455 UK gal1,635 L432 US gal360 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,623 LC/year2,861 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A8 (D3/4E) Facelift 2005 6.0 i W12

  • Has 100 hp more
  • Has 140 Nm more
  • Is 1.0 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 35 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
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

AUDI A8 (D3/4E) Facelift 2007 4.2 FSI V8

  • Is 160 kg lighter
  • Uses 2.9 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 174 km (108 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power

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