Car comparison

AUDI A8 (D4/4H) 4.0 TFSI V8vsAUDI A8 (D3/4E) 6.0i W12

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

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AUDI A8 (D4/4H)

4.0 TFSI V8

420 hp3993 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboSedan2012-2013
VS

AUDI A8 (D3/4E)

6.0i W12

450 hp5998 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan2004-2007

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

AUDI A8 (D4/4H) 4.0 TFSI V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.6 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Highest torque
    600 Nm
    443 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,895 kg
    4,178 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.4 L/100 km
    25.0 mpg US
    30.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    13.0 L/100 km
    18.1 mpg US
    21.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.3 L/100 km
    32.2 mpg US
    38.7 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    957 km
    595 mi
  • Largest trunk
    510 L
  • Best overall score
    77/100
  • Best performance score
    78/100
  • Best economy score
    82/100
  • Best practicality score
    76/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA8 (D4/4H)4.0 TFSI V8AUDIA8 (D3/4E)6.0i W12
Power
420hp313kW
450hp336kW
Torque
600Nm443lb-ft
580Nm428lb-ft
Curb weight
1,895kg4,178lb
1,960kg4,321lb
Gross weight
2,545kg5,611lb
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
45.0s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
49.5s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.6s
5.1s
0-200 km/h
13.7s
Calculated
15.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.4s
Calculated
4.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.4L/100 km25mpg US30.1mpg UK
14.7L/100 km16mpg US19.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
13L/100 km18.1mpg US21.7mpg UK
21.4L/100 km11mpg US13.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
10.8L/100 km21.8mpg US26.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.5s
Calculated
13.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
222hp/t165kW/t101hp/1000 lb
Calculated
230hp/t171kW/t104hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
317Nm/t212lb-ft/ton
Calculated
296Nm/t198lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
957km595mi
Calculated
612km380mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,993cc244cu in
5,998cc366cu in
Length
5,137mm202in
5,062mm199in
Width
1,949mm77in
1,894mm75in
Height
1,460mm57in
1,444mm57in
Wheelbase
2,992mm118in
2,944mm116in
Front track
1,644mm65in
1,619mm64in
Rear track
1,635mm64in
1,605mm63in
Trunk volume
510L
500L
Max trunk volume
906L
-
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
90L
90L
CO2 emissions
219g/km
-

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI A8 (D4/4H) 4.0 TFSI V8AUDI A8 (D3/4E) 6.0i W12PowerTorque
  • AUDI A8 (D4/4H) 4.0 TFSI V8: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A8 (D3/4E) 6.0i W12: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA8 (D4/4H)4.0 TFSI V85,000 rpm1,500-4,500 rpm5,250 rpm
AUDIA8 (D3/4E)6.0i W126,200 rpm4,000-4,700 rpm6,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA8 (D4/4H)4.0 TFSI V8AUDIA8 (D3/4E)6.0i W12
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.4 s
4.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.6 s
5.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
13.7 s
15.1 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
2.3 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
5.7 s
5.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.3 s
8.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.6 s
11.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.5 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
AUDIA8 (D4/4H)4.0 TFSI V8
420 hp
313 kW
AUDIA8 (D3/4E)6.0i W12
450 hp
336 kW

AUDI A8 (D3/4E) 6.0i W12 has 30 hp more than AUDI A8 (D4/4H) 4.0 TFSI V8.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI A8 (D4/4H) 4.0 TFSI V8 and AUDI A8 (D3/4E) 6.0i W12: 30 hp (22 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA8 (D4/4H)4.0 TFSI V8
600 Nm
443 lb-ft
AUDIA8 (D3/4E)6.0i W12
580 Nm
428 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA8 (D4/4H)4.0 TFSI V8
1,895 kg
4,178 lb
AUDIA8 (D3/4E)6.0i 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
AUDIA8 (D4/4H)4.0 TFSI V8
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIA8 (D3/4E)6.0i 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
AUDIA8 (D4/4H)4.0 TFSI V84.6 s
AUDIA8 (D3/4E)6.0i W125.1 s

Although AUDI A8 (D3/4E) 6.0i W12 has more power, AUDI A8 (D4/4H) 4.0 TFSI V8 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A8 (D4/4H) 4.0 TFSI V8 and AUDI A8 (D3/4E) 6.0i W12: 0.5 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 (D4/4H)4.0 TFSI V8
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
AUDIA8 (D3/4E)6.0i W12
14.7 L/100 km
16.0 mpg US
19.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI A8 (D4/4H) 4.0 TFSI V8 and AUDI A8 (D3/4E) 6.0i W12: 5.3 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 (D4/4H)4.0 TFSI V8
222 hp/t
165 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
AUDIA8 (D3/4E)6.0i 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
AUDIA8 (D4/4H)4.0 TFSI V8
957 km
595 mi
AUDIA8 (D3/4E)6.0i W12
612 km
380 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIA8 (D4/4H)4.0 TFSI V8
420 hp
313 kW
4.6 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIA8 (D3/4E)6.0i 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
AUDIA8 (D4/4H)4.0 TFSI V8
Power
420 hp
313 kW
0-100 km/h4.6 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
5,137 mm
202.2 in
Height
1,460 mm
57.5 in
AUDIA8 (D3/4E)6.0i 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
AUDIA8 (D4/4H)4.0 TFSI V8
Power
420 hp
313 kW
0-100 km/h4.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
AUDIA8 (D3/4E)6.0i W12
Power
450 hp
336 kW
0-100 km/h5.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
14.7 L/100 km
16.0 mpg US
19.2 mpg UK

AUDI A8 (D4/4H) 4.0 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
AUDIA8 (D4/4H)4.0 TFSI V8
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
4.6 s
AUDIA8 (D3/4E)6.0i W12
14.7 L/100 km
16.0 mpg US
19.2 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
AUDIA8 (D4/4H)4.0 TFSI V8
222 hp/t
165 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
AUDIA8 (D3/4E)6.0i W12
230 hp/t
171 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
14.7 L/100 km
16.0 mpg US
19.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA8 (D4/4H)4.0 TFSI V8AUDIA8 (D3/4E)6.0i W12
Power
420 hp
313 kW
450 hp
336 kW
Torque
600 Nm
443 lb-ft
580 Nm
428 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.6 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
1,895 kg
4,178 lb
1,960 kg
4,321 lb
Fuel consumption
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
14.7 L/100 km
16.0 mpg US
19.2 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
510 L
18.0 cu ft
Length
5,137 mm
202.2 in
Height
1,460 mm
57.5 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
957 km
595 mi
612 km
380 mi
CO2 score
219 g/km
-
Trunk score
510 L
18.0 cu ft
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
222 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 A8 (D4/4H) 4.0 TFSI V8AUDI A8 (D3/4E) 6.0i W12
Consumption9.4 L/100 km25 mpg US30.1 mpg UK14.7 L/100 km16 mpg US19.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.45 LC100 km25.72 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi26.47 LC100 mi41.40 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,410 L372 US gal310 UK gal2,205 L582 US gal485 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,468 LC/year3,859 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A8 (D4/4H) 4.0 TFSI V8

  • Has 20 Nm more
  • Is 65 kg lighter
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 5.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 345 km (214 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 10 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power

AUDI A8 (D3/4E) 6.0i W12

  • Has 30 hp more
  • Has 8 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

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

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