Car comparison

AUDI A8 (D4/4H) · Facelift 2013 4.2 TDI V8 clean dieselvsAUDI 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 (D3/4E)

6.0i W12

450 hp5998 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan2004-2007

Comparison overview

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Best choices

AUDI A8 (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 4.2 TDI V8 clean diesel

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Highest torque
    850 Nm
    627 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.4 L/100 km
    31.8 mpg US
    38.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    9.4 L/100 km
    25.0 mpg US
    30.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.1 L/100 km
    38.6 mpg US
    46.3 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,108 km
    689 mi
  • Best overall score
    77/100
  • Best performance score
    78/100
  • Best economy score
    87/100
  • Best practicality score
    76/100

AUDI A8 (D3/4E) 6.0i W12

  • Most powerful
    450 hp
    336 kW
  • Lightest
    1,960 kg
    4,321 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    230 hp/t
    171 kW/t
    4.4 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    500 L

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA8 (D4/4H)Facelift 20134.2 TDI V8 clean dieselAUDIA8 (D3/4E)6.0i W12
Power
385hp287kW
450hp336kW
Torque
850Nm627lb-ft
580Nm428lb-ft
Curb weight
2,040kg4,497lb
1,960kg4,321lb
Gross weight
2,705kg5,964lb
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
48.7s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
49.5s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.7s
5.1s
0-200 km/h
14.4s
Calculated
15.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.5s
Calculated
4.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
14.7L/100 km16mpg US19.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
9.4L/100 km25mpg US30.1mpg UK
21.4L/100 km11mpg US13.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
10.8L/100 km21.8mpg US26.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.6s
Calculated
13.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
189hp/t141kW/t86hp/1000 lb
Calculated
230hp/t171kW/t104hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
417Nm/t279lb-ft/ton
Calculated
296Nm/t198lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,108km689mi
Calculated
612km380mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,134cc252cu in
5,998cc366cu in
Length
5,135mm202in
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
490L
500L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
82L
90L
CO2 emissions
194g/km
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Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI A8 (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 4.2 TDI V8 clean dieselAUDI A8 (D3/4E) 6.0i W12PowerTorque
  • AUDI A8 (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 4.2 TDI V8 clean diesel: 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)Facelift 20134.2 TDI V8 clean diesel3,750 rpm2,000-2,750 rpm4,000 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)Facelift 20134.2 TDI V8 clean dieselAUDIA8 (D3/4E)6.0i W12
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.5 s
4.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.7 s
5.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
14.4 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
8.4 s
8.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.7 s
11.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.6 s
13.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
188 km/h
117 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)Facelift 20134.2 TDI V8 clean diesel
385 hp
287 kW
AUDIA8 (D3/4E)6.0i W12
450 hp
336 kW

AUDI A8 (D3/4E) 6.0i W12 has 65 hp more than AUDI A8 (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 4.2 TDI V8 clean diesel.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI A8 (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 4.2 TDI V8 clean diesel and AUDI A8 (D3/4E) 6.0i W12: 65 hp (48 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA8 (D4/4H)Facelift 20134.2 TDI V8 clean diesel
850 Nm
627 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)Facelift 20134.2 TDI V8 clean diesel
2,040 kg
4,497 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)Facelift 20134.2 TDI V8 clean diesel
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)Facelift 20134.2 TDI V8 clean diesel4.7 s
AUDIA8 (D3/4E)6.0i W125.1 s

Although AUDI A8 (D3/4E) 6.0i W12 has more power, AUDI A8 (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 4.2 TDI V8 clean diesel is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A8 (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 4.2 TDI V8 clean diesel and AUDI A8 (D3/4E) 6.0i W12: 0.4 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)Facelift 20134.2 TDI V8 clean diesel
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 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) Facelift 2013 4.2 TDI V8 clean diesel and AUDI A8 (D3/4E) 6.0i W12: 7.3 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)Facelift 20134.2 TDI V8 clean diesel
189 hp/t
141 kW/t
5.3 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)Facelift 20134.2 TDI V8 clean diesel
1,108 km
689 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)Facelift 20134.2 TDI V8 clean diesel
385 hp
287 kW
4.7 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)Facelift 20134.2 TDI V8 clean diesel
Power
385 hp
287 kW
0-100 km/h4.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
490 L
17.3 cu ft
Length
5,135 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)Facelift 20134.2 TDI V8 clean diesel
Power
385 hp
287 kW
0-100 km/h4.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 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) Facelift 2013 4.2 TDI V8 clean diesel 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)Facelift 20134.2 TDI V8 clean diesel
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK
4.7 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)Facelift 20134.2 TDI V8 clean diesel
189 hp/t
141 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 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)Facelift 20134.2 TDI V8 clean dieselAUDIA8 (D3/4E)6.0i W12
Power
385 hp
287 kW
450 hp
336 kW
Torque
850 Nm
627 lb-ft
580 Nm
428 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.7 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
2,040 kg
4,497 lb
1,960 kg
4,321 lb
Fuel consumption
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK
14.7 L/100 km
16.0 mpg US
19.2 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
490 L
17.3 cu ft
Length
5,135 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
1,108 km
689 mi
612 km
380 mi
CO2 score
194 g/km
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Trunk score
490 L
17.3 cu ft
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
189 hp/t
141 kW/t
5.3 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.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleAUDI A8 (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 4.2 TDI V8 clean dieselAUDI A8 (D3/4E) 6.0i W12
Consumption7.4 L/100 km31.8 mpg US38.2 mpg UK14.7 L/100 km16 mpg US19.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.95 LC100 km25.72 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi20.84 LC100 mi41.40 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,110 L293 US gal244 UK gal2,205 L582 US gal485 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,943 LC/year3,859 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A8 (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 4.2 TDI V8 clean diesel

  • Has 270 Nm more
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 7.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 496 km (308 mi) more estimated range

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

AUDI A8 (D3/4E) 6.0i W12

  • Has 65 hp more
  • Is 80 kg lighter
  • Has 41 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 10 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

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