Car comparison

AUDI A8 (D5) · Facelift 2021 50 TDI V6vsAUDI A8 (D4/4H) · Facelift 2013 2.0

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

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AUDI A8 (D5) · Facelift 2021

50 TDI V6

286 hp2967 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2021-present
VS

AUDI A8 (D4/4H) · Facelift 2013

2.0

211 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2013-2015

Comparison overview

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Best choices

AUDI A8 (D5) Facelift 2021 50 TDI V6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    286 hp
    213 kW
  • Highest torque
    600 Nm
    443 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    142 hp/t
    106 kW/t
    7.1 kg/hp
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.5 L/100 km
    42.8 mpg US
    51.4 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    505 L
  • Best overall score
    70/100
  • Best performance score
    67/100
  • Best practicality score
    76/100

AUDI A8 (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 2.0

  • Lightest
    1,870 kg
    4,123 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.2 L/100 km
    37.9 mpg US
    45.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.1 L/100 km
    38.6 mpg US
    46.3 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,258 km
    782 mi
  • Best economy score
    90/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA8 (D5)Facelift 202150 TDI V6AUDIA8 (D4/4H)Facelift 20132.0
Power
286hp213kW
211hp157kW
Torque
600Nm443lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
2,020kg4,453lb
1,870kg4,123lb
Gross weight
2,710kg5,975lb
2,510kg5,534lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
235 km/h
146 mph
To 99% top speed
63.3s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
74.0s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.9s
7.7s
0-200 km/h
18.9s
Calculated
28.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.6s
Calculated
7.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8.8L/100 km26.7mpg US32.1mpg UK
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.9s
Calculated
15.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
142hp/t106kW/t64hp/1000 lb
Calculated
113hp/t84kW/t51hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
297Nm/t199lb-ft/ton
Calculated
187Nm/t125lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,224km760mi
Calculated
1,258km782mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,967cc181cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
5,190mm204in
5,135mm202in
Width
1,945mm77in
1,949mm77in
Height
1,473mm58in
1,460mm57in
Wheelbase
2,998mm118in
2,992mm118in
Front track
1,645mm65in
1,644mm65in
Rear track
1,633mm64in
1,635mm64in
Trunk volume
505L
335L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
82L
78L
CO2 emissions-
144g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI A8 (D5) Facelift 2021 50 TDI V6AUDI A8 (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 2.0PowerTorque
  • AUDI A8 (D5) Facelift 2021 50 TDI V6: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A8 (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 2.0: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA8 (D5)Facelift 202150 TDI V63,500-4,000 rpm1,750-3,250 rpm4,250 rpm
AUDIA8 (D4/4H)Facelift 20132.04,200-6,000 rpm1,500-4,200 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA8 (D5)Facelift 202150 TDI V6AUDIA8 (D4/4H)Facelift 20132.0
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.6 s
7.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.9 s
7.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
18.9 s
28.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
235 km/h
146 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.3 s
7.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.2 s
10.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.8 s
13.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.9 s
15.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
173 km/h
107 mph
154 km/h
96 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA8 (D5)Facelift 202150 TDI V6
286 hp
213 kW
AUDIA8 (D4/4H)Facelift 20132.0
211 hp
157 kW

AUDI A8 (D5) Facelift 2021 50 TDI V6 has 75 hp more than AUDI A8 (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 2.0.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI A8 (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 2.0 and AUDI A8 (D5) Facelift 2021 50 TDI V6: 75 hp (56 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA8 (D5)Facelift 202150 TDI V6
600 Nm
443 lb-ft
AUDIA8 (D4/4H)Facelift 20132.0
350 Nm
258 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA8 (D5)Facelift 202150 TDI V6
2,020 kg
4,453 lb
AUDIA8 (D4/4H)Facelift 20132.0
1,870 kg
4,123 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 (D5)Facelift 202150 TDI V6
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIA8 (D4/4H)Facelift 20132.0
235 km/h
146 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA8 (D5)Facelift 202150 TDI V65.9 s
AUDIA8 (D4/4H)Facelift 20132.07.7 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A8 (D5) Facelift 2021 50 TDI V6 and AUDI A8 (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 2.0: 1.8 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 (D5)Facelift 202150 TDI V6
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
AUDIA8 (D4/4H)Facelift 20132.0
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI A8 (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 2.0 and AUDI A8 (D5) Facelift 2021 50 TDI V6: 0.5 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 (D5)Facelift 202150 TDI V6
142 hp/t
106 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp
AUDIA8 (D4/4H)Facelift 20132.0
113 hp/t
84 kW/t
8.9 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA8 (D5)Facelift 202150 TDI V6
1,224 km
760 mi
AUDIA8 (D4/4H)Facelift 20132.0
1,258 km
782 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIA8 (D5)Facelift 202150 TDI V6
286 hp
213 kW
5.9 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIA8 (D4/4H)Facelift 20132.0
211 hp
157 kW
7.7 s
235 km/h
146 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 (D5)Facelift 202150 TDI V6
Power
286 hp
213 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
505 L
17.8 cu ft
Length
5,190 mm
204.3 in
Height
1,473 mm
58.0 in
AUDIA8 (D4/4H)Facelift 20132.0
Power
211 hp
157 kW
0-100 km/h7.7 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
335 L
11.8 cu ft
Length
5,135 mm
202.2 in
Height
1,460 mm
57.5 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 (D5)Facelift 202150 TDI V6
Power
286 hp
213 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
AUDIA8 (D4/4H)Facelift 20132.0
Power
211 hp
157 kW
0-100 km/h7.7 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK

AUDI A8 (D5) Facelift 2021 50 TDI V6 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 (D5)Facelift 202150 TDI V6
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
5.9 s
AUDIA8 (D4/4H)Facelift 20132.0
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
7.7 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 (D5)Facelift 202150 TDI V6
142 hp/t
106 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
AUDIA8 (D4/4H)Facelift 20132.0
113 hp/t
84 kW/t
8.9 kg/hp
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA8 (D5)Facelift 202150 TDI V6AUDIA8 (D4/4H)Facelift 20132.0
Power
286 hp
213 kW
211 hp
157 kW
Torque
600 Nm
443 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.9 s
7.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
Lightness
2,020 kg
4,453 lb
1,870 kg
4,123 lb
Fuel consumption
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
505 L
17.8 cu ft
Length
5,190 mm
204.3 in
Height
1,473 mm
58.0 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
335 L
11.8 cu ft
Length
5,135 mm
202.2 in
Height
1,460 mm
57.5 in
Range score
1,224 km
760 mi
1,258 km
782 mi
CO2 score
-
144 g/km
Trunk score
505 L
17.8 cu ft
335 L
11.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
142 hp/t
106 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp
113 hp/t
84 kW/t
8.9 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 (D5) Facelift 2021 50 TDI V6AUDI A8 (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 2.0
Consumption6.7 L/100 km35.1 mpg US42.2 mpg UK6.2 L/100 km37.9 mpg US45.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.73 LC100 km10.85 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi18.87 LC100 mi17.46 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,005 L265 US gal221 UK gal930 L246 US gal205 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,759 LC/year1,628 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A8 (D5) Facelift 2021 50 TDI V6

  • Has 75 hp more
  • Has 250 Nm more
  • Is 1.8 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 25 km/h (16 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 29 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 170 L more trunk volume

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 (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 2.0

  • Is 150 kg lighter
  • Uses 0.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 34 km (21 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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