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AUDI A8L (D3/4E) · Facelift 2005 4.2 BiTDI V8vsAUDI A8 (D4/4H) · Facelift 2013 3.0 TDI V6

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

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AUDI A8L (D3/4E) · Facelift 2005

4.2 BiTDI V8

326 hp4134 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTwin-turboSedan2005-2007
VS

AUDI A8 (D4/4H) · Facelift 2013

3.0 TDI V6

262 hp2967 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2015-2017

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

AUDI A8L (D3/4E) Facelift 2005 4.2 BiTDI V8

  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    326 hp
    243 kW
  • Highest torque
    650 Nm
    479 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    163 hp/t
    122 kW/t
    6.1 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    500 L
  • Best overall score
    71/100
  • Best performance score
    69/100
  • Best practicality score
    76/100

AUDI A8 (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 3.0 TDI V6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.9 s
  • Lightest
    1,880 kg
    4,145 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.8 L/100 km
    40.6 mpg US
    48.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.3 L/100 km
    32.2 mpg US
    38.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.9 L/100 km
    48.0 mpg US
    57.6 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,414 km
    878 mi
  • Best economy score
    91/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA8L (D3/4E)Facelift 20054.2 BiTDI V8AUDIA8 (D4/4H)Facelift 20133.0 TDI V6
Power
326hp243kW
262hp195kW
Torque
650Nm479lb-ft
580Nm428lb-ft
Curb weight
1,995kg4,398lb
1,880kg4,145lb
Gross weight
2,595kg5,721lb
2,570kg5,666lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
64.8s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
63.4s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.1s
5.9s
0-200 km/h
18.9s
Calculated
18.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.8s
Calculated
5.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.4L/100 km25mpg US30.1mpg UK
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
13.4L/100 km17.6mpg US21.1mpg UK
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
4.9L/100 km48mpg US57.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.0s
Calculated
13.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
163hp/t122kW/t74hp/1000 lb
Calculated
139hp/t104kW/t63hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
326Nm/t218lb-ft/ton
Calculated
309Nm/t206lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
957km595mi
Calculated
1,414km878mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,134cc252cu in
2,967cc181cu in
Length
5,192mm204in
5,135mm202in
Width
1,894mm75in
1,949mm77in
Height
1,455mm57in
1,460mm57in
Wheelbase
3,074mm121in
2,992mm118in
Front track
1,629mm64in
1,644mm65in
Rear track
1,615mm64in
1,635mm64in
Trunk volume
500L
490L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
90L
82L
CO2 emissions-
151g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI A8L (D3/4E) Facelift 2005 4.2 BiTDI V8AUDI A8 (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 3.0 TDI V6PowerTorque
  • AUDI A8L (D3/4E) Facelift 2005 4.2 BiTDI V8: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A8 (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 3.0 TDI V6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA8L (D3/4E)Facelift 20054.2 BiTDI V83,750 rpm1,600-3,500 rpm4,000 rpm
AUDIA8 (D4/4H)Facelift 20133.0 TDI V64,000-4,250 rpm1,750-2,500 rpm4,500 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA8L (D3/4E)Facelift 20054.2 BiTDI V8AUDIA8 (D4/4H)Facelift 20133.0 TDI V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.8 s
5.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.1 s
5.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
18.9 s
18.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.4 s
6.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.4 s
9.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.9 s
11.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.0 s
13.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
173 km/h
107 mph
173 km/h
107 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA8L (D3/4E)Facelift 20054.2 BiTDI V8
326 hp
243 kW
AUDIA8 (D4/4H)Facelift 20133.0 TDI V6
262 hp
195 kW

AUDI A8L (D3/4E) Facelift 2005 4.2 BiTDI V8 has 64 hp more than AUDI A8 (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 3.0 TDI V6.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI A8 (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 3.0 TDI V6 and AUDI A8L (D3/4E) Facelift 2005 4.2 BiTDI V8: 64 hp (48 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA8L (D3/4E)Facelift 20054.2 BiTDI V8
650 Nm
479 lb-ft
AUDIA8 (D4/4H)Facelift 20133.0 TDI V6
580 Nm
428 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA8L (D3/4E)Facelift 20054.2 BiTDI V8
1,995 kg
4,398 lb
AUDIA8 (D4/4H)Facelift 20133.0 TDI V6
1,880 kg
4,145 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 (D3/4E)Facelift 20054.2 BiTDI V8
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIA8 (D4/4H)Facelift 20133.0 TDI V6
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 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 (D3/4E)Facelift 20054.2 BiTDI V86.1 s
AUDIA8 (D4/4H)Facelift 20133.0 TDI V65.9 s

Although AUDI A8L (D3/4E) Facelift 2005 4.2 BiTDI V8 has more power, AUDI A8 (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 3.0 TDI V6 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A8 (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 3.0 TDI V6 and AUDI A8L (D3/4E) Facelift 2005 4.2 BiTDI V8: 0.2 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 (D3/4E)Facelift 20054.2 BiTDI V8
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
AUDIA8 (D4/4H)Facelift 20133.0 TDI V6
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI A8 (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 3.0 TDI V6 and AUDI A8L (D3/4E) Facelift 2005 4.2 BiTDI V8: 3.6 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 (D3/4E)Facelift 20054.2 BiTDI V8
163 hp/t
122 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp
AUDIA8 (D4/4H)Facelift 20133.0 TDI V6
139 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA8L (D3/4E)Facelift 20054.2 BiTDI V8
957 km
595 mi
AUDIA8 (D4/4H)Facelift 20133.0 TDI V6
1,414 km
878 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIA8L (D3/4E)Facelift 20054.2 BiTDI V8
326 hp
243 kW
6.1 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIA8 (D4/4H)Facelift 20133.0 TDI V6
262 hp
195 kW
5.9 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 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 (D3/4E)Facelift 20054.2 BiTDI V8
Power
326 hp
243 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 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
5,192 mm
204.4 in
Height
1,455 mm
57.3 in
AUDIA8 (D4/4H)Facelift 20133.0 TDI V6
Power
262 hp
195 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
490 L
17.3 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
AUDIA8L (D3/4E)Facelift 20054.2 BiTDI V8
Power
326 hp
243 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 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 (D4/4H)Facelift 20133.0 TDI V6
Power
262 hp
195 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK

AUDI A8 (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 3.0 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
AUDIA8L (D3/4E)Facelift 20054.2 BiTDI V8
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
6.1 s
AUDIA8 (D4/4H)Facelift 20133.0 TDI V6
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
5.9 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 (D3/4E)Facelift 20054.2 BiTDI V8
163 hp/t
122 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
AUDIA8 (D4/4H)Facelift 20133.0 TDI V6
139 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA8L (D3/4E)Facelift 20054.2 BiTDI V8AUDIA8 (D4/4H)Facelift 20133.0 TDI V6
Power
326 hp
243 kW
262 hp
195 kW
Torque
650 Nm
479 lb-ft
580 Nm
428 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.1 s
5.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,995 kg
4,398 lb
1,880 kg
4,145 lb
Fuel consumption
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
5,192 mm
204.4 in
Height
1,455 mm
57.3 in
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
Range score
957 km
595 mi
1,414 km
878 mi
CO2 score
-
151 g/km
Trunk score
500 L
17.7 cu ft
490 L
17.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
163 hp/t
122 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp
139 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.2 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.

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleAUDI A8L (D3/4E) Facelift 2005 4.2 BiTDI V8AUDI A8 (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 3.0 TDI V6
Consumption9.4 L/100 km25 mpg US30.1 mpg UK5.8 L/100 km40.6 mpg US48.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.45 LC100 km10.15 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi26.47 LC100 mi16.33 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,410 L372 US gal310 UK gal870 L230 US gal191 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,468 LC/year1,523 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A8L (D3/4E) Facelift 2005 4.2 BiTDI V8

  • Has 64 hp more
  • Has 70 Nm more
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 24 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 10 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

AUDI A8 (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 3.0 TDI V6

  • Is 115 kg lighter
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 3.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 456 km (284 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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