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AUDI A8 (D4/4H) · Facelift 2013 3.0 TFSI V6vsAUDI A8L (D4/4H) · Facelift 2013 3.0 TFSI V6

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

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AUDI A8 (D4/4H) · Facelift 2013

3.0 TFSI V6

310 hp2995 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticSuperchargedSedan2013-2017
VS

AUDI A8L (D4/4H) · Facelift 2013

3.0 TFSI V6

310 hp2995 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticSuperchargedSedan2013-2017

Comparison overview

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

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    310 hp
    231 kW
  • Highest torque
    440 Nm
    325 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,830 kg
    4,034 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    169 hp/t
    126 kW/t
    5.9 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.8 L/100 km
    30.2 mpg US
    36.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    10.5 L/100 km
    22.4 mpg US
    26.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.3 L/100 km
    37.3 mpg US
    44.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    183 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,051 km
    653 mi
  • Largest trunk
    520 L
  • Best overall score
    70/100
  • Best performance score
    66/100
  • Best economy score
    86/100
  • Best practicality score
    77/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA8 (D4/4H)Facelift 20133.0 TFSI V6AUDIA8L (D4/4H)Facelift 20133.0 TFSI V6
Power
310hp231kW
310hp231kW
Torque
440Nm325lb-ft
440Nm325lb-ft
Curb weight
1,830kg4,034lb
1,880kg4,145lb
Gross weight
2,520kg5,556lb
2,530kg5,578lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
58.4s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
61.3s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.7s
5.9s
0-200 km/h
17.9s
Calculated
18.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.4s
Calculated
5.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
10.5L/100 km22.4mpg US26.9mpg UK
10.6L/100 km22.2mpg US26.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.7s
Calculated
13.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
169hp/t126kW/t77hp/1000 lb
Calculated
165hp/t123kW/t75hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
240Nm/t161lb-ft/ton
Calculated
234Nm/t157lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,051km653mi
Calculated
1,038km645mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,995cc183cu in
2,995cc183cu in
Length
5,135mm202in
5,265mm207in
Width
1,949mm77in
1,949mm77in
Height
1,460mm57in
1,471mm58in
Wheelbase
2,992mm118in
3,122mm123in
Front track
1,644mm65in
1,644mm65in
Rear track
1,635mm64in
1,635mm64in
Trunk volume
520L
520L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
82L
82L
CO2 emissions
183g/km
184g/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 TFSI V6AUDI A8L (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 3.0 TFSI V6PowerTorque
  • AUDI A8 (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 3.0 TFSI V6: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A8L (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 3.0 TFSI V6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA8 (D4/4H)Facelift 20133.0 TFSI V65,200-6,500 rpm2,900-4,750 rpm6,750 rpm
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)Facelift 20133.0 TFSI V65,200-6,500 rpm2,900-4,750 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA8 (D4/4H)Facelift 20133.0 TFSI V6AUDIA8L (D4/4H)Facelift 20133.0 TFSI V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.4 s
5.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.7 s
5.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
17.9 s
18.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.2 s
6.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.1 s
9.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.6 s
11.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.7 s
13.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
176 km/h
109 mph
174 km/h
108 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA8 (D4/4H)Facelift 20133.0 TFSI V6
310 hp
231 kW
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)Facelift 20133.0 TFSI V6
310 hp
231 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA8 (D4/4H)Facelift 20133.0 TFSI V6
440 Nm
325 lb-ft
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)Facelift 20133.0 TFSI V6
440 Nm
325 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA8 (D4/4H)Facelift 20133.0 TFSI V6
1,830 kg
4,034 lb
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)Facelift 20133.0 TFSI 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
AUDIA8 (D4/4H)Facelift 20133.0 TFSI V6
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)Facelift 20133.0 TFSI 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
AUDIA8 (D4/4H)Facelift 20133.0 TFSI V65.7 s
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)Facelift 20133.0 TFSI V65.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A8 (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 3.0 TFSI V6 and AUDI A8L (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 3.0 TFSI V6: 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
AUDIA8 (D4/4H)Facelift 20133.0 TFSI V6
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)Facelift 20133.0 TFSI V6
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA8 (D4/4H)Facelift 20133.0 TFSI V6
169 hp/t
126 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)Facelift 20133.0 TFSI V6
165 hp/t
123 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA8 (D4/4H)Facelift 20133.0 TFSI V6
1,051 km
653 mi
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)Facelift 20133.0 TFSI V6
1,038 km
645 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIA8 (D4/4H)Facelift 20133.0 TFSI V6
310 hp
231 kW
5.7 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)Facelift 20133.0 TFSI V6
310 hp
231 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 TFSI V6
Power
310 hp
231 kW
0-100 km/h5.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
520 L
18.4 cu ft
Length
5,135 mm
202.2 in
Height
1,460 mm
57.5 in
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)Facelift 20133.0 TFSI V6
Power
310 hp
231 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
520 L
18.4 cu ft
Length
5,265 mm
207.3 in
Height
1,471 mm
57.9 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 TFSI V6
Power
310 hp
231 kW
0-100 km/h5.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)Facelift 20133.0 TFSI V6
Power
310 hp
231 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK

AUDI A8 (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 3.0 TFSI 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 (D4/4H)Facelift 20133.0 TFSI V6
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK
5.7 s
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)Facelift 20133.0 TFSI V6
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 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 TFSI V6
169 hp/t
126 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)Facelift 20133.0 TFSI V6
165 hp/t
123 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA8 (D4/4H)Facelift 20133.0 TFSI V6AUDIA8L (D4/4H)Facelift 20133.0 TFSI V6
Power
310 hp
231 kW
310 hp
231 kW
Torque
440 Nm
325 lb-ft
440 Nm
325 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.7 s
5.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,830 kg
4,034 lb
1,880 kg
4,145 lb
Fuel consumption
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
520 L
18.4 cu ft
Length
5,135 mm
202.2 in
Height
1,460 mm
57.5 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
520 L
18.4 cu ft
Length
5,265 mm
207.3 in
Height
1,471 mm
57.9 in
Range score
1,051 km
653 mi
1,038 km
645 mi
CO2 score
183 g/km
184 g/km
Trunk score
520 L
18.4 cu ft
520 L
18.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
169 hp/t
126 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
165 hp/t
123 kW/t
6.1 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 (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 3.0 TFSI V6AUDI A8L (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 3.0 TFSI V6
Consumption7.8 L/100 km30.2 mpg US36.2 mpg UK7.9 L/100 km29.8 mpg US35.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km13.65 LC100 km13.83 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi21.97 LC100 mi22.25 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,170 L309 US gal257 UK gal1,185 L313 US gal261 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,048 LC/year2,074 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Is 50 kg lighter
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 0.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 5 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 13 km (8 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 1 g/km less CO2

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

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