Car comparison

AUDI A8L (D4/4H) 4.2 FSI V8vsAUDI A8 (D4/4H) · Facelift 2013 3.0 TDI V6 clean diesel

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

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AUDI A8L (D4/4H)

4.2 FSI V8

372 hp4163 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan2010-2012
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Comparison overview

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Best choices

AUDI A8L (D4/4H) 4.2 FSI V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.8 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    372 hp
    277 kW
  • Best power-to-weight
    197 hp/t
    147 kW/t
    5.1 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    510 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 clean diesel

  • Highest torque
    580 Nm
    428 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,880 kg
    4,145 lb
  • 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
  • Best economy score
    91/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA8L (D4/4H)4.2 FSI V8AUDIA8 (D4/4H)Facelift 20133.0 TDI V6 clean diesel
Power
372hp277kW
258hp192kW
Torque
445Nm328lb-ft
580Nm428lb-ft
Curb weight
1,885kg4,156lb
1,880kg4,145lb
Gross weight
2,535kg5,589lb
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
58.1s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
63.6s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.8s
5.9s
0-200 km/h
17.5s
Calculated
19.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.5s
Calculated
5.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.7L/100 km24.2mpg US29.1mpg UK
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
13.6L/100 km17.3mpg US20.8mpg UK
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.7s
Calculated
13.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
197hp/t147kW/t90hp/1000 lb
Calculated
137hp/t102kW/t62hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
236Nm/t158lb-ft/ton
Calculated
309Nm/t206lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
928km577mi
Calculated
1,390km864mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,163cc254cu in
2,967cc181cu in
Length
5,267mm207in
5,135mm202in
Width
1,949mm77in
1,949mm77in
Height
1,471mm58in
1,460mm57in
Wheelbase
3,122mm123in
2,992mm118in
Front track
1,644mm65in
1,644mm65in
Rear track
1,635mm64in
1,635mm64in
Trunk volume
510L
490L
Max trunk volume
906L
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Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
90L
82L
CO2 emissions
224g/km
155g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI A8L (D4/4H) 4.2 FSI V8AUDI A8 (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 3.0 TDI V6 clean dieselPowerTorque
  • AUDI A8L (D4/4H) 4.2 FSI V8: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A8 (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 3.0 TDI V6 clean diesel: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)4.2 FSI V86,800 rpm3,500 rpm7,050 rpm
AUDIA8 (D4/4H)Facelift 20133.0 TDI V6 clean diesel4,000-4,250 rpm1,750-2,500 rpm4,500 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA8L (D4/4H)4.2 FSI V8AUDIA8 (D4/4H)Facelift 20133.0 TDI V6 clean diesel
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.5 s
5.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.8 s
5.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
17.5 s
19.0 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
6.3 s
6.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.2 s
9.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.7 s
11.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.7 s
13.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
178 km/h
110 mph
173 km/h
107 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)4.2 FSI V8
372 hp
277 kW
AUDIA8 (D4/4H)Facelift 20133.0 TDI V6 clean diesel
258 hp
192 kW

AUDI A8L (D4/4H) 4.2 FSI V8 has 114 hp more than AUDI A8 (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 3.0 TDI V6 clean diesel.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI A8 (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 3.0 TDI V6 clean diesel and AUDI A8L (D4/4H) 4.2 FSI V8: 114 hp (85 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)4.2 FSI V8
445 Nm
328 lb-ft
AUDIA8 (D4/4H)Facelift 20133.0 TDI V6 clean diesel
580 Nm
428 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)4.2 FSI V8
1,885 kg
4,156 lb
AUDIA8 (D4/4H)Facelift 20133.0 TDI V6 clean diesel
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 (D4/4H)4.2 FSI V8
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIA8 (D4/4H)Facelift 20133.0 TDI V6 clean diesel
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 (D4/4H)4.2 FSI V85.8 s
AUDIA8 (D4/4H)Facelift 20133.0 TDI V6 clean diesel5.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A8L (D4/4H) 4.2 FSI V8 and AUDI A8 (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 3.0 TDI V6 clean diesel: 0.1 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 (D4/4H)4.2 FSI V8
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 mpg UK
AUDIA8 (D4/4H)Facelift 20133.0 TDI V6 clean diesel
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI A8 (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 3.0 TDI V6 clean diesel and AUDI A8L (D4/4H) 4.2 FSI V8: 3.8 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 (D4/4H)4.2 FSI V8
197 hp/t
147 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
AUDIA8 (D4/4H)Facelift 20133.0 TDI V6 clean diesel
137 hp/t
102 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)4.2 FSI V8
928 km
577 mi
AUDIA8 (D4/4H)Facelift 20133.0 TDI V6 clean diesel
1,390 km
864 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)4.2 FSI V8
372 hp
277 kW
5.8 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIA8 (D4/4H)Facelift 20133.0 TDI V6 clean diesel
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
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)4.2 FSI V8
Power
372 hp
277 kW
0-100 km/h5.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
510 L
18.0 cu ft
Length
5,267 mm
207.4 in
Height
1,471 mm
57.9 in
AUDIA8 (D4/4H)Facelift 20133.0 TDI V6 clean diesel
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
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)4.2 FSI V8
Power
372 hp
277 kW
0-100 km/h5.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 mpg UK
AUDIA8 (D4/4H)Facelift 20133.0 TDI V6 clean diesel
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 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 (D4/4H)4.2 FSI V8
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 mpg UK
5.8 s
AUDIA8 (D4/4H)Facelift 20133.0 TDI V6 clean diesel
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
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)4.2 FSI V8
197 hp/t
147 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 mpg UK
AUDIA8 (D4/4H)Facelift 20133.0 TDI V6 clean diesel
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
VehicleAUDIA8L (D4/4H)4.2 FSI V8AUDIA8 (D4/4H)Facelift 20133.0 TDI V6 clean diesel
Power
372 hp
277 kW
258 hp
192 kW
Torque
445 Nm
328 lb-ft
580 Nm
428 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.8 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
1,885 kg
4,156 lb
1,880 kg
4,145 lb
Fuel consumption
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 mpg UK
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
510 L
18.0 cu ft
Length
5,267 mm
207.4 in
Height
1,471 mm
57.9 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
928 km
577 mi
1,390 km
864 mi
CO2 score
224 g/km
155 g/km
Trunk score
510 L
18.0 cu ft
490 L
17.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
197 hp/t
147 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
137 hp/t
102 kW/t
7.3 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 A8L (D4/4H) 4.2 FSI V8AUDI A8 (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 3.0 TDI V6 clean diesel
Consumption9.7 L/100 km24.2 mpg US29.1 mpg UK5.9 L/100 km39.9 mpg US47.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.97 LC100 km10.33 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi27.32 LC100 mi16.62 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,455 L384 US gal320 UK gal885 L234 US gal195 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,546 LC/year1,549 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A8L (D4/4H) 4.2 FSI V8

  • Has 114 hp more
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 60 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 20 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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

  • Has 135 Nm more
  • Is 5 kg lighter
  • Uses 3.8 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 462 km (287 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 69 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • 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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