Car comparison

AUDI A8L (D3/4E) · Facelift 2005 6.0 W12vsAUDI A8 (D3/4E) 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

6.0 W12

450 hp5998 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan2005-2007
VS

AUDI A8 (D3/4E)

4.2 V8 40V

335 hp4172 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan2002-2005

Comparison overview

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Best choices

AUDI A8L (D3/4E) Facelift 2005 6.0 W12

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.2 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
  • Largest trunk
    500 L
  • Best overall score
    77/100
  • Best performance score
    77/100
  • Best practicality score
    76/100

AUDI A8 (D3/4E) 4.2 V8 40V

  • Lightest
    1,780 kg
    3,924 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    12.0 L/100 km
    19.6 mpg US
    23.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    17.6 L/100 km
    13.4 mpg US
    16.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    8.8 L/100 km
    26.7 mpg US
    32.1 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    750 km
    466 mi
  • Best economy score
    75/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA8L (D3/4E)Facelift 20056.0 W12AUDIA8 (D3/4E)4.2 V8 40V
Power
450hp336kW
335hp250kW
Torque
580Nm428lb-ft
430Nm317lb-ft
Curb weight
1,995kg4,398lb
1,780kg3,924lb
Gross weight
2,545kg5,611lb
2,380kg5,247lb
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
51.0s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
63.4s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.2s
6.3s
0-200 km/h
15.5s
Calculated
19.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.0s
Calculated
6.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
13.6L/100 km17.3mpg US20.8mpg UK
12L/100 km19.6mpg US23.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
20.1L/100 km11.7mpg US14.1mpg UK
17.6L/100 km13.4mpg US16.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
9.8L/100 km24mpg US28.8mpg UK
8.8L/100 km26.7mpg US32.1mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.1s
Calculated
14.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
226hp/t168kW/t102hp/1000 lb
Calculated
188hp/t140kW/t85hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
291Nm/t195lb-ft/ton
Calculated
242Nm/t162lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
662km411mi
Calculated
750km466mi
Calculated
Displacement
5,998cc366cu in
4,172cc255cu in
Length
5,192mm204in
5,051mm199in
Width
1,894mm75in
1,894mm75in
Height
1,455mm57in
1,444mm57in
Wheelbase
3,074mm121in
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-
288g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI A8L (D3/4E) Facelift 2005 6.0 W12AUDI A8 (D3/4E) 4.2 V8 40VPowerTorque
  • AUDI A8L (D3/4E) Facelift 2005 6.0 W12: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A8 (D3/4E) 4.2 V8 40V: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA8L (D3/4E)Facelift 20056.0 W126,200 rpm4,000-4,700 rpm6,450 rpm
AUDIA8 (D3/4E)4.2 V8 40V6,500 rpm3,500 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA8L (D3/4E)Facelift 20056.0 W12AUDIA8 (D3/4E)4.2 V8 40V
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.0 s
6.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.2 s
6.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
15.5 s
19.0 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
6.0 s
6.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.8 s
9.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.1 s
12.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.1 s
14.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
184 km/h
115 mph
173 km/h
107 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA8L (D3/4E)Facelift 20056.0 W12
450 hp
336 kW
AUDIA8 (D3/4E)4.2 V8 40V
335 hp
250 kW

AUDI A8L (D3/4E) Facelift 2005 6.0 W12 has 115 hp more than AUDI A8 (D3/4E) 4.2 V8 40V.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI A8 (D3/4E) 4.2 V8 40V and AUDI A8L (D3/4E) Facelift 2005 6.0 W12: 115 hp (86 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA8L (D3/4E)Facelift 20056.0 W12
580 Nm
428 lb-ft
AUDIA8 (D3/4E)4.2 V8 40V
430 Nm
317 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA8L (D3/4E)Facelift 20056.0 W12
1,995 kg
4,398 lb
AUDIA8 (D3/4E)4.2 V8 40V
1,780 kg
3,924 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 20056.0 W12
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIA8 (D3/4E)4.2 V8 40V
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 (D3/4E)Facelift 20056.0 W125.2 s
AUDIA8 (D3/4E)4.2 V8 40V6.3 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A8L (D3/4E) Facelift 2005 6.0 W12 and AUDI A8 (D3/4E) 4.2 V8 40V: 1.1 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 (D3/4E)Facelift 20056.0 W12
13.6 L/100 km
17.3 mpg US
20.8 mpg UK
AUDIA8 (D3/4E)4.2 V8 40V
12.0 L/100 km
19.6 mpg US
23.5 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI A8 (D3/4E) 4.2 V8 40V and AUDI A8L (D3/4E) Facelift 2005 6.0 W12: 1.6 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 20056.0 W12
226 hp/t
168 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
AUDIA8 (D3/4E)4.2 V8 40V
188 hp/t
140 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA8L (D3/4E)Facelift 20056.0 W12
662 km
411 mi
AUDIA8 (D3/4E)4.2 V8 40V
750 km
466 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIA8L (D3/4E)Facelift 20056.0 W12
450 hp
336 kW
5.2 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIA8 (D3/4E)4.2 V8 40V
335 hp
250 kW
6.3 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 (D3/4E)Facelift 20056.0 W12
Power
450 hp
336 kW
0-100 km/h5.2 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 (D3/4E)4.2 V8 40V
Power
335 hp
250 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
5,051 mm
198.9 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 (D3/4E)Facelift 20056.0 W12
Power
450 hp
336 kW
0-100 km/h5.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
13.6 L/100 km
17.3 mpg US
20.8 mpg UK
AUDIA8 (D3/4E)4.2 V8 40V
Power
335 hp
250 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
12.0 L/100 km
19.6 mpg US
23.5 mpg UK

AUDI A8L (D3/4E) Facelift 2005 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)Facelift 20056.0 W12
13.6 L/100 km
17.3 mpg US
20.8 mpg UK
5.2 s
AUDIA8 (D3/4E)4.2 V8 40V
12.0 L/100 km
19.6 mpg US
23.5 mpg UK
6.3 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 20056.0 W12
226 hp/t
168 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
13.6 L/100 km
17.3 mpg US
20.8 mpg UK
AUDIA8 (D3/4E)4.2 V8 40V
188 hp/t
140 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp
12.0 L/100 km
19.6 mpg US
23.5 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA8L (D3/4E)Facelift 20056.0 W12AUDIA8 (D3/4E)4.2 V8 40V
Power
450 hp
336 kW
335 hp
250 kW
Torque
580 Nm
428 lb-ft
430 Nm
317 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.2 s
6.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,995 kg
4,398 lb
1,780 kg
3,924 lb
Fuel consumption
13.6 L/100 km
17.3 mpg US
20.8 mpg UK
12.0 L/100 km
19.6 mpg US
23.5 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
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
5,051 mm
198.9 in
Height
1,444 mm
56.9 in
Range score
662 km
411 mi
750 km
466 mi
CO2 score
-
288 g/km
Trunk score
500 L
17.7 cu ft
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
226 hp/t
168 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
188 hp/t
140 kW/t
5.3 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 6.0 W12AUDI A8 (D3/4E) 4.2 V8 40V
Consumption13.6 L/100 km17.3 mpg US20.8 mpg UK12 L/100 km19.6 mpg US23.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km23.80 LC100 km21.00 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi38.30 LC100 mi33.80 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,040 L539 US gal449 UK gal1,800 L476 US gal396 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,570 LC/year3,150 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A8L (D3/4E) Facelift 2005 6.0 W12

  • Has 115 hp more
  • Has 150 Nm more
  • Is 1.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 37 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) 4.2 V8 40V

  • Is 215 kg lighter
  • Uses 1.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 88 km (55 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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