AUDI A8L (D5)
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AUDI A8L (D5) 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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Comparison overview
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AUDI A8L (D5) 50 TDI V6
- Quickest 0-100 km/h5.9 s
- Fastest top speed260 km/h162 mph Unrestricted250 km/h155 mph Restricted
- Most powerful286 hp213 kW
- Highest torque600 Nm443 lb-ft
- Best power-to-weight143 hp/t107 kW/t7.0 kg/hp
- Lowest combined fuel consumption6.0 L/100 km39.2 mpg US47.1 mpg UK
- Lowest highway consumption5.6 L/100 km42.0 mpg US50.4 mpg UK
- Largest trunk505 L
- Best overall score70/100
- Best performance score67/100
- Best economy score91/100
- Best practicality score77/100
AUDI A8 (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 2.0
- Lightest1,870 kg4,123 lb
- Lowest city consumption6.1 L/100 km38.6 mpg US46.3 mpg UK
- Lowest CO2 emissions144 g/km
- Best estimated range1,258 km782 mi
Specification comparison
| Model | AUDIA8L (D5)50 TDI V6 | AUDIA8 (D4/4H)Facelift 20132.0 |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 286hp213kW | 211hp157kW |
| Torque | 600Nm443lb-ft | 350Nm258lb-ft |
| Curb weight | 2,000kg4,409lb | 1,870kg4,123lb |
| Gross weight | 2,700kg5,952lb | 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 | 6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK | 6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption city | 6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK | 6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption highway | 5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK | 6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK |
| Quarter mile | 13.9s Calculated | 15.5s Calculated |
| Power-to-weight | 143hp/t107kW/t65hp/1000 lb Calculated | 113hp/t84kW/t51hp/1000 lb Calculated |
| Torque-to-weight | 300Nm/t201lb-ft/ton Calculated | 187Nm/t125lb-ft/ton Calculated |
| Estimated range | 1,200km746mi Calculated | 1,258km782mi Calculated |
| Displacement | 2,967cc181cu in | 1,984cc121cu in |
| Length | 5,302mm209in | 5,135mm202in |
| Width | 1,945mm77in | 1,949mm77in |
| Height | 1,485mm58in | 1,460mm57in |
| Wheelbase | 3,128mm123in | 2,992mm118in |
| Front track | 1,644mm65in | 1,644mm65in |
| Rear track | 1,633mm64in | 1,635mm64in |
| Trunk volume | 505L | 335L |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel tank | 72L | 78L |
| CO2 emissions | 159g/km | 144g/km |
Performance charts
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Dyno simulation
Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.
- AUDI A8L (D5) 50 TDI V6: Power / Torque
- AUDI A8 (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 2.0: Power / Torque
| Vehicle | Peak power RPM | Peak torque RPM | Max engine speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| AUDIA8L (D5)50 TDI V6 | 3,750-4,000 rpm | 1,250-3,250 rpm | 4,250 rpm |
| AUDIA8 (D4/4H)Facelift 20132.0 | 4,200-6,000 rpm | 1,500-4,200 rpm | 6,250 rpm |
Acceleration curve
Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.
| Metric | AUDIA8L (D5)50 TDI V6 | AUDIA8 (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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| AUDIA8L (D5)50 TDI V6 | 286 hp 213 kW |
| AUDIA8 (D4/4H)Facelift 20132.0 | 211 hp 157 kW |
AUDI A8L (D5) 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 A8L (D5) 50 TDI V6: 75 hp (56 kW).
Torque comparison
Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| AUDIA8L (D5)50 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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| AUDIA8L (D5)50 TDI V6 | 2,000 kg 4,409 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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| AUDIA8L (D5)50 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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| AUDIA8L (D5)50 TDI V6 | 5.9 s |
| AUDIA8 (D4/4H)Facelift 20132.0 | 7.7 s |
The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A8L (D5) 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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| AUDIA8L (D5)50 TDI V6 | 6.0 L/100 km 39.2 mpg US 47.1 mpg UK |
| AUDIA8 (D4/4H)Facelift 20132.0 | 6.2 L/100 km 37.9 mpg US 45.6 mpg UK |
Power-to-weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| AUDIA8L (D5)50 TDI V6 | 143 hp/t 107 kW/t 7.0 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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| AUDIA8L (D5)50 TDI V6 | 1,200 km 746 mi |
| AUDIA8 (D4/4H)Facelift 20132.0 | 1,258 km 782 mi |
Performance spider chart
Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.
| Vehicle | Power | Acceleration | Top speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| AUDIA8L (D5)50 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.
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| AUDIA8L (D5)50 TDI V6 |
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Performance vs fuel economy
Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.
| Vehicle | Performance score | Fuel economy score | ||||||
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| AUDIA8L (D5)50 TDI V6 |
| 6.0 L/100 km 39.2 mpg US 47.1 mpg UK | ||||||
| AUDIA8 (D4/4H)Facelift 20132.0 |
| 6.2 L/100 km 37.9 mpg US 45.6 mpg UK | ||||||
AUDI A8L (D5) 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.
| Vehicle | Fuel consumption, L/100 km | 0-100 km/h, s |
|---|---|---|
| AUDIA8L (D5)50 TDI V6 | 6.0 L/100 km 39.2 mpg US 47.1 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.
| Vehicle | Power-to-weight, hp/t | Fuel consumption, L/100 km |
|---|---|---|
| AUDIA8L (D5)50 TDI V6 | 143 hp/t 107 kW/t 7.0 kg/hp | 6.0 L/100 km 39.2 mpg US 47.1 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
| Vehicle | AUDIA8L (D5)50 TDI V6 | AUDIA8 (D4/4H)Facelift 20132.0 | ||||||||||||||||
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| 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 | 2,000 kg 4,409 lb | 1,870 kg 4,123 lb | ||||||||||||||||
| Fuel consumption | 6.0 L/100 km 39.2 mpg US 47.1 mpg UK | 6.2 L/100 km 37.9 mpg US 45.6 mpg UK | ||||||||||||||||
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| Range score | 1,200 km 746 mi | 1,258 km 782 mi | ||||||||||||||||
| CO2 score | 159 g/km | 144 g/km | ||||||||||||||||
| Trunk score | 505 L 17.8 cu ft | 335 L 11.8 cu ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Power-to-weight score | 143 hp/t 107 kW/t 7.0 kg/hp | 113 hp/t 84 kW/t 8.9 kg/hp | ||||||||||||||||
| Overall | Fixed score | Fixed score |
Fuel cost and annual usage
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| Vehicle | AUDI A8L (D5) 50 TDI V6 | AUDI A8 (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 2.0 |
|---|---|---|
| Consumption | 6 L/100 km39.2 mpg US47.1 mpg UK | 6.2 L/100 km37.9 mpg US45.6 mpg UK |
| Cost / 100 km | 10.50 LC100 km | 10.85 LC100 km |
| Cost / 100 mi | 16.90 LC100 mi | 17.46 LC100 mi |
| Annual fuel used | 900 L238 US gal198 UK gal | 930 L246 US gal205 UK gal |
| Annual fuel cost | 1,575 LC/year | 1,628 LC/year |
Head-to-head comparisons
AUDI A8L (D5) 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
- Uses 0.2 L/100 km less fuel
- Has 30 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
- Lowest combined fuel consumption
- Best power-to-weight ratio
- Largest trunk
Cons
- Heaviest
- Highest CO2 emissions
AUDI A8 (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 2.0
- Is 130 kg lighter
- Has 58 km (36 mi) more estimated range
- Emits 15 g/km less CO2
Pros
- Lightest
- Best estimated range
Cons
- Slowest 0-100 km/h
- Lowest power
- Highest combined fuel consumption
- Lowest top speed
- Smallest trunk
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