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AUDI A8L (D5) · Facelift 2021 60 TFSI V8vsAUDI A8 (D3/4E) · Facelift 2005 6.0 i W12

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

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AUDI A8L (D5) · Facelift 2021

60 TFSI V8

460 hp3996 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2021-present
VS

AUDI A8 (D3/4E) · Facelift 2005

6.0 i W12

450 hp5998 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan2005-2007

Comparison overview

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AUDI A8L (D5) Facelift 2021 60 TFSI V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.5 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    460 hp
    343 kW
  • Highest torque
    660 Nm
    487 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    10.8 L/100 km
    21.8 mpg US
    26.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    15.8 L/100 km
    14.9 mpg US
    17.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    8.0 L/100 km
    29.4 mpg US
    35.3 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    759 km
    472 mi
  • Largest trunk
    505 L
  • Best overall score
    78/100
  • Best performance score
    81/100
  • Best economy score
    78/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA8L (D5)Facelift 202160 TFSI V8AUDIA8 (D3/4E)Facelift 20056.0 i W12
Power
460hp343kW
450hp336kW
Torque
660Nm487lb-ft
580Nm428lb-ft
Curb weight
2,080kg4,586lb
1,960kg4,321lb
Gross weight
2,820kg6,217lb
2,510kg5,534lb
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
44.9s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
49.5s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.5s
5.1s
0-200 km/h
13.5s
Calculated
15.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.3s
Calculated
4.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10.8L/100 km21.8mpg US26.2mpg UK
13.8L/100 km17mpg US20.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
15.8L/100 km14.9mpg US17.9mpg UK
20.5L/100 km11.5mpg US13.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8L/100 km29.4mpg US35.3mpg UK
9.9L/100 km23.8mpg US28.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.4s
Calculated
13.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
221hp/t165kW/t100hp/1000 lb
Calculated
230hp/t171kW/t104hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
317Nm/t212lb-ft/ton
Calculated
296Nm/t198lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
759km472mi
Calculated
652km405mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,996cc244cu in
5,998cc366cu in
Length
5,320mm209in
5,062mm199in
Width
1,945mm77in
1,894mm75in
Height
1,488mm59in
1,444mm57in
Wheelbase
3,128mm123in
2,944mm116in
Front track
1,645mm65in
1,619mm64in
Rear track
1,633mm64in
1,605mm63in
Trunk volume
505L
500L
Doors
4
4
Seats
4
5
Fuel tank
82L
90L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI A8L (D5) Facelift 2021 60 TFSI V8AUDI A8 (D3/4E) Facelift 2005 6.0 i W12PowerTorque
  • AUDI A8L (D5) Facelift 2021 60 TFSI V8: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A8 (D3/4E) Facelift 2005 6.0 i W12: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA8L (D5)Facelift 202160 TFSI V85,500 rpm1,850-4,500 rpm5,750 rpm
AUDIA8 (D3/4E)Facelift 20056.0 i W126,200 rpm4,000-4,700 rpm6,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA8L (D5)Facelift 202160 TFSI V8AUDIA8 (D3/4E)Facelift 20056.0 i W12
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.3 s
4.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.5 s
5.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
13.5 s
15.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
5.6 s
5.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.2 s
8.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.5 s
11.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.4 s
13.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
192 km/h
119 mph
186 km/h
116 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA8L (D5)Facelift 202160 TFSI V8
460 hp
343 kW
AUDIA8 (D3/4E)Facelift 20056.0 i W12
450 hp
336 kW

AUDI A8L (D5) Facelift 2021 60 TFSI V8 has 10 hp more than AUDI A8 (D3/4E) Facelift 2005 6.0 i W12.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI A8 (D3/4E) Facelift 2005 6.0 i W12 and AUDI A8L (D5) Facelift 2021 60 TFSI V8: 10 hp (7 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA8L (D5)Facelift 202160 TFSI V8
660 Nm
487 lb-ft
AUDIA8 (D3/4E)Facelift 20056.0 i W12
580 Nm
428 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA8L (D5)Facelift 202160 TFSI V8
2,080 kg
4,586 lb
AUDIA8 (D3/4E)Facelift 20056.0 i W12
1,960 kg
4,321 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 (D5)Facelift 202160 TFSI V8
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIA8 (D3/4E)Facelift 20056.0 i W12
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 (D5)Facelift 202160 TFSI V84.5 s
AUDIA8 (D3/4E)Facelift 20056.0 i W125.1 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A8L (D5) Facelift 2021 60 TFSI V8 and AUDI A8 (D3/4E) Facelift 2005 6.0 i W12: 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 (D5)Facelift 202160 TFSI V8
10.8 L/100 km
21.8 mpg US
26.2 mpg UK
AUDIA8 (D3/4E)Facelift 20056.0 i W12
13.8 L/100 km
17.0 mpg US
20.5 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI A8L (D5) Facelift 2021 60 TFSI V8 and AUDI A8 (D3/4E) Facelift 2005 6.0 i W12: 3.0 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 (D5)Facelift 202160 TFSI V8
221 hp/t
165 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
AUDIA8 (D3/4E)Facelift 20056.0 i W12
230 hp/t
171 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA8L (D5)Facelift 202160 TFSI V8
759 km
472 mi
AUDIA8 (D3/4E)Facelift 20056.0 i W12
652 km
405 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIA8L (D5)Facelift 202160 TFSI V8
460 hp
343 kW
4.5 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
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

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 (D5)Facelift 202160 TFSI V8
Power
460 hp
343 kW
0-100 km/h4.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
4 seats
Trunk
505 L
17.8 cu ft
Length
5,320 mm
209.4 in
Height
1,488 mm
58.6 in
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

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 (D5)Facelift 202160 TFSI V8
Power
460 hp
343 kW
0-100 km/h4.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
10.8 L/100 km
21.8 mpg US
26.2 mpg UK
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

AUDI A8L (D5) Facelift 2021 60 TFSI 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 (D5)Facelift 202160 TFSI V8
10.8 L/100 km
21.8 mpg US
26.2 mpg UK
4.5 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

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 (D5)Facelift 202160 TFSI V8
221 hp/t
165 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
10.8 L/100 km
21.8 mpg US
26.2 mpg UK
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA8L (D5)Facelift 202160 TFSI V8AUDIA8 (D3/4E)Facelift 20056.0 i W12
Power
460 hp
343 kW
450 hp
336 kW
Torque
660 Nm
487 lb-ft
580 Nm
428 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.5 s
5.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
2,080 kg
4,586 lb
1,960 kg
4,321 lb
Fuel consumption
10.8 L/100 km
21.8 mpg US
26.2 mpg UK
13.8 L/100 km
17.0 mpg US
20.5 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
4 seats
Trunk
505 L
17.8 cu ft
Length
5,320 mm
209.4 in
Height
1,488 mm
58.6 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
759 km
472 mi
652 km
405 mi
Trunk score
505 L
17.8 cu ft
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
221 hp/t
165 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
230 hp/t
171 kW/t
4.4 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 (D5) Facelift 2021 60 TFSI V8AUDI A8 (D3/4E) Facelift 2005 6.0 i W12
Consumption10.8 L/100 km21.8 mpg US26.2 mpg UK13.8 L/100 km17 mpg US20.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km18.90 LC100 km24.15 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi30.42 LC100 mi38.87 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,620 L428 US gal356 UK gal2,070 L547 US gal455 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,835 LC/year3,623 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A8L (D5) Facelift 2021 60 TFSI V8

  • Has 10 hp more
  • Has 80 Nm more
  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 3.0 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 107 km (67 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 5 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Heaviest

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

  • Is 120 kg lighter
  • Has 8 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk

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