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AUDI A8 (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 3.0 TDI V6 clean diesel (Stage 3) 400 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.5 s
  • Fastest top speed
    289 km/h
    180 mph
  • Most powerful
    400 hp
    298 kW
  • Highest torque
    928 Nm
    684 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,880 kg
    4,145 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    213 hp/t
    159 kW/t
    4.7 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.9 L/100 km
    39.9 mpg US
    47.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.3 L/100 km
    32.2 mpg US
    38.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.1 L/100 km
    46.1 mpg US
    55.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    155 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,390 km
    864 mi
  • Largest trunk
    490 L
  • Best overall score
    81/100
  • Best performance score
    83/100
  • Best economy score
    91/100
  • Best practicality score
    76/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA8 (D4/4H)Facelift 20133.0 TDI V6 clean diesel (Stage 3)400 hpAUDIA8 (D4/4H)Facelift 20133.0 TDI V6 clean diesel (Stage 2)348 hpAUDIA8 (D4/4H)Facelift 20133.0 TDI V6 clean diesel (Stage 1)310 hpAUDIA8 (D4/4H)Facelift 20133.0 TDI V6 clean diesel258 hp
Power
400hp298kW+142 hp
348hp260kW+90 hp
310hp231kW+52 hp
258hp192kW
Torque
928Nm684lb-ft+348 Nm
812Nm599lb-ft+232 Nm
725Nm535lb-ft+145 Nm
580Nm428lb-ft
Curb weight
1,880kg4,145lb
1,880kg4,145lb
1,880kg4,145lb
1,880kg4,145lb
Gross weight
2,570kg5,666lb
2,570kg5,666lb
2,570kg5,666lb
2,570kg5,666lb
Top speed
289 km/h
180 mph
+29 km/h
275 km/h
171 mph
+15 km/h
264 km/h
164 mph
+4 km/h
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
49.4s99% target: 286 km/h / 178 mph-14.2 s
Calculated
52.7s99% target: 272 km/h / 169 mph-10.9 s
Calculated
55.5s99% target: 261 km/h / 162 mph-8.1 s
Calculated
63.6s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.5s-1.4 s
4.9s-1.0 s
5.3s-0.6 s
5.9s
0-200 km/h
12.5s-6.5 s
Calculated
14.4s-4.6 s
Calculated
16.3s-2.7 s
Calculated
19.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.3s-1.3 s
Calculated
4.7s-1.0 s
Calculated
5.0s-0.6 s
Calculated
5.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.3s-1.6 s
Calculated
12.8s-1.1 s
Calculated
13.2s-0.7 s
Calculated
13.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
213hp/t159kW/t96hp/1000 lb
Calculated
185hp/t138kW/t84hp/1000 lb
Calculated
165hp/t123kW/t75hp/1000 lb
Calculated
137hp/t102kW/t62hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
494Nm/t330lb-ft/ton
Calculated
432Nm/t289lb-ft/ton
Calculated
386Nm/t258lb-ft/ton
Calculated
309Nm/t206lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,390km864mi
Calculated
1,390km864mi
Calculated
1,390km864mi
Calculated
1,390km864mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,967cc181cu in
2,967cc181cu in
2,967cc181cu in
2,967cc181cu in
Length
5,135mm202in
5,135mm202in
5,135mm202in
5,135mm202in
Width
1,949mm77in
1,949mm77in
1,949mm77in
1,949mm77in
Height
1,460mm57in
1,460mm57in
1,460mm57in
1,460mm57in
Wheelbase
2,992mm118in
2,992mm118in
2,992mm118in
2,992mm118in
Front track
1,644mm65in
1,644mm65in
1,644mm65in
1,644mm65in
Rear track
1,635mm64in
1,635mm64in
1,635mm64in
1,635mm64in
Trunk volume
490L
490L
490L
490L
Doors
4
4
4
4
Seats
5
5
5
5
Fuel tank
82L
82L
82L
82L
CO2 emissions
155g/km
155g/km
155g/km
155g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI A8 (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 3.0 TDI V6 clean diesel (Stage 3) 400 hpAUDI A8 (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 3.0 TDI V6 clean diesel (Stage 2) 348 hpAUDI A8 (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 3.0 TDI V6 clean diesel (Stage 1) 310 hpAUDI A8 (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 3.0 TDI V6 clean diesel 258 hpPowerTorque
  • AUDI A8 (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 3.0 TDI V6 clean diesel (Stage 3) 400 hp: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A8 (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 3.0 TDI V6 clean diesel (Stage 2) 348 hp: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A8 (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 3.0 TDI V6 clean diesel (Stage 1) 310 hp: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A8 (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 3.0 TDI V6 clean diesel 258 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA8 (D4/4H)Facelift 20133.0 TDI V6 clean diesel (Stage 3)400 hp4,000-4,250 rpm1,750-2,500 rpm4,500 rpm
AUDIA8 (D4/4H)Facelift 20133.0 TDI V6 clean diesel (Stage 2)348 hp4,000-4,250 rpm1,750-2,500 rpm4,500 rpm
AUDIA8 (D4/4H)Facelift 20133.0 TDI V6 clean diesel (Stage 1)310 hp4,000-4,250 rpm1,750-2,500 rpm4,500 rpm
AUDIA8 (D4/4H)Facelift 20133.0 TDI V6 clean diesel258 hp4,000-4,250 rpm1,750-2,500 rpm4,500 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA8 (D4/4H)Facelift 20133.0 TDI V6 clean diesel (Stage 3)400 hpAUDIA8 (D4/4H)Facelift 20133.0 TDI V6 clean diesel (Stage 2)348 hpAUDIA8 (D4/4H)Facelift 20133.0 TDI V6 clean diesel (Stage 1)310 hpAUDIA8 (D4/4H)Facelift 20133.0 TDI V6 clean diesel258 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.3 s
4.7 s
5.0 s
5.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.5 s
4.9 s
5.3 s
5.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
12.5 s
14.4 s
16.3 s
19.0 s
Top speed
289 km/h
180 mph
275 km/h
171 mph
264 km/h
164 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.3 s
2.4 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
5.6 s
5.8 s
6.0 s
6.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.2 s
8.5 s
8.8 s
9.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.4 s
10.9 s
11.2 s
11.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.3 s
12.8 s
13.2 s
13.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
198 km/h
123 mph
188 km/h
117 mph
181 km/h
113 mph
173 km/h
107 mph

Power comparison

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

AUDI A8 (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 3.0 TDI V6 clean diesel (Stage 3) 400 hp has 142 hp more than AUDI A8 (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 3.0 TDI V6 clean diesel 258 hp.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI A8 (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 3.0 TDI V6 clean diesel 258 hp and AUDI A8 (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 3.0 TDI V6 clean diesel (Stage 3) 400 hp: 142 hp (106 kW).

Curb weight comparison

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

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A8 (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 3.0 TDI V6 clean diesel (Stage 3) 400 hp and AUDI A8 (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 3.0 TDI V6 clean diesel 258 hp: 1.4 s.

The closest cars by acceleration are AUDI A8 (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 3.0 TDI V6 clean diesel (Stage 2) 348 hp and AUDI A8 (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 3.0 TDI V6 clean diesel (Stage 1) 310 hp, separated by only 0.4 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Estimated range comparison

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

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIA8 (D4/4H)Facelift 20133.0 TDI V6 clean diesel (Stage 3)400 hp
400 hp
298 kW
4.5 s
289 km/h
180 mph
AUDIA8 (D4/4H)Facelift 20133.0 TDI V6 clean diesel (Stage 2)348 hp
348 hp
260 kW
4.9 s
275 km/h
171 mph
AUDIA8 (D4/4H)Facelift 20133.0 TDI V6 clean diesel (Stage 1)310 hp
310 hp
231 kW
5.3 s
264 km/h
164 mph
AUDIA8 (D4/4H)Facelift 20133.0 TDI V6 clean diesel258 hp
258 hp
192 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
AUDIA8 (D4/4H)Facelift 20133.0 TDI V6 clean diesel (Stage 3)400 hp
Power
400 hp
298 kW
0-100 km/h4.5 s
Top speed
289 km/h
180 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 (D4/4H)Facelift 20133.0 TDI V6 clean diesel (Stage 2)348 hp
Power
348 hp
260 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
275 km/h
171 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 (D4/4H)Facelift 20133.0 TDI V6 clean diesel (Stage 1)310 hp
Power
310 hp
231 kW
0-100 km/h5.3 s
Top speed
264 km/h
164 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 (D4/4H)Facelift 20133.0 TDI V6 clean diesel258 hp
Power
258 hp
192 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
AUDIA8 (D4/4H)Facelift 20133.0 TDI V6 clean diesel (Stage 3)400 hp
Power
400 hp
298 kW
0-100 km/h4.5 s
Top speed
289 km/h
180 mph
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
AUDIA8 (D4/4H)Facelift 20133.0 TDI V6 clean diesel (Stage 2)348 hp
Power
348 hp
260 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
275 km/h
171 mph
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
AUDIA8 (D4/4H)Facelift 20133.0 TDI V6 clean diesel (Stage 1)310 hp
Power
310 hp
231 kW
0-100 km/h5.3 s
Top speed
264 km/h
164 mph
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
AUDIA8 (D4/4H)Facelift 20133.0 TDI V6 clean diesel258 hp
Power
258 hp
192 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK

AUDI A8 (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 3.0 TDI V6 clean diesel (Stage 3) 400 hp 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 20133.0 TDI V6 clean diesel (Stage 3)400 hp
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
4.5 s
AUDIA8 (D4/4H)Facelift 20133.0 TDI V6 clean diesel (Stage 2)348 hp
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
4.9 s
AUDIA8 (D4/4H)Facelift 20133.0 TDI V6 clean diesel (Stage 1)310 hp
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
5.3 s
AUDIA8 (D4/4H)Facelift 20133.0 TDI V6 clean diesel258 hp
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 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
AUDIA8 (D4/4H)Facelift 20133.0 TDI V6 clean diesel (Stage 3)400 hp
213 hp/t
159 kW/t
4.7 kg/hp
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
AUDIA8 (D4/4H)Facelift 20133.0 TDI V6 clean diesel (Stage 2)348 hp
185 hp/t
138 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
AUDIA8 (D4/4H)Facelift 20133.0 TDI V6 clean diesel (Stage 1)310 hp
165 hp/t
123 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
AUDIA8 (D4/4H)Facelift 20133.0 TDI V6 clean diesel258 hp
137 hp/t
102 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA8 (D4/4H)Facelift 20133.0 TDI V6 clean diesel (Stage 3)400 hpAUDIA8 (D4/4H)Facelift 20133.0 TDI V6 clean diesel (Stage 2)348 hpAUDIA8 (D4/4H)Facelift 20133.0 TDI V6 clean diesel (Stage 1)310 hpAUDIA8 (D4/4H)Facelift 20133.0 TDI V6 clean diesel258 hp
Power
400 hp
298 kW
348 hp
260 kW
310 hp
231 kW
258 hp
192 kW
Torque
928 Nm
684 lb-ft
812 Nm
599 lb-ft
725 Nm
535 lb-ft
580 Nm
428 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.5 s
4.9 s
5.3 s
5.9 s
Top speed
289 km/h
180 mph
275 km/h
171 mph
264 km/h
164 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,880 kg
4,145 lb
1,880 kg
4,145 lb
1,880 kg
4,145 lb
1,880 kg
4,145 lb
Fuel consumption
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 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
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
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
490 L
17.3 cu ft
Length
5,135 mm
202.2 in
Height
1,460 mm
57.5 in
Range score
1,390 km
864 mi
1,390 km
864 mi
1,390 km
864 mi
1,390 km
864 mi
CO2 score
155 g/km
155 g/km
155 g/km
155 g/km
Trunk score
490 L
17.3 cu ft
490 L
17.3 cu ft
490 L
17.3 cu ft
490 L
17.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
213 hp/t
159 kW/t
4.7 kg/hp
185 hp/t
138 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
165 hp/t
123 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp
137 hp/t
102 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleAUDI A8 (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 3.0 TDI V6 clean diesel (Stage 3) 400 hpAUDI A8 (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 3.0 TDI V6 clean diesel (Stage 2) 348 hpAUDI A8 (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 3.0 TDI V6 clean diesel (Stage 1) 310 hpAUDI A8 (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 3.0 TDI V6 clean diesel 258 hp
Consumption5.9 L/100 km39.9 mpg US47.9 mpg UK5.9 L/100 km39.9 mpg US47.9 mpg UK5.9 L/100 km39.9 mpg US47.9 mpg UK5.9 L/100 km39.9 mpg US47.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.33 LC100 km10.33 LC100 km10.33 LC100 km10.33 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi16.62 LC100 mi16.62 LC100 mi16.62 LC100 mi16.62 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used885 L234 US gal195 UK gal885 L234 US gal195 UK gal885 L234 US gal195 UK gal885 L234 US gal195 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,549 LC/year1,549 LC/year1,549 LC/year1,549 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A8 (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 3.0 TDI V6 clean diesel (Stage 3) 400 hp

  • Has 52 hp more
  • Has 116 Nm more
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 14 km/h (9 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 27 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest CO2 emissions

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