Car comparison

AUDI A8 (D4/4H) · Facelift 2013 4.0 BiTFSI V8vsAUDI A8L (D3/4E) 6.0 W12

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

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AUDI A8 (D4/4H) · Facelift 2013

4.0 BiTFSI V8

435 hp3993 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboSedan2013-2017
VS

AUDI A8L (D3/4E)

6.0 W12

450 hp5998 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan2003-2005

Comparison overview

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

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AUDI A8 (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 4.0 BiTFSI V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.5 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Highest torque
    600 Nm
    443 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,995 kg
    4,398 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.1 L/100 km
    25.8 mpg US
    31.0 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    12.6 L/100 km
    18.7 mpg US
    22.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.1 L/100 km
    33.1 mpg US
    39.8 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    901 km
    560 mi
  • Best overall score
    78/100
  • Best performance score
    79/100
  • Best economy score
    82/100
  • Best practicality score
    76/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA8 (D4/4H)Facelift 20134.0 BiTFSI V8AUDIA8L (D3/4E)6.0 W12
Power
435hp324kW
450hp336kW
Torque
600Nm443lb-ft
580Nm428lb-ft
Curb weight
1,995kg4,398lb
1,995kg4,398lb
Gross weight
2,570kg5,666lb
2,545kg5,611lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
44.6s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
49.4s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.5s
5.1s
0-200 km/h
13.5s
Calculated
15.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.3s
Calculated
4.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.1L/100 km25.8mpg US31.0mpg UK
13.8L/100 km17mpg US20.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
12.6L/100 km18.7mpg US22.4mpg UK
20.5L/100 km11.5mpg US13.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
9.9L/100 km23.8mpg US28.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.4s
Calculated
13.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
218hp/t163kW/t99hp/1000 lb
Calculated
226hp/t168kW/t102hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
301Nm/t201lb-ft/ton
Calculated
291Nm/t195lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
901km560mi
Calculated
652km405mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,993cc244cu in
5,998cc366cu in
Length
5,135mm202in
5,181mm204in
Width
1,949mm77in
1,894mm75in
Height
1,460mm57in
1,455mm57in
Wheelbase
2,992mm118in
3,074mm121in
Front track
1,644mm65in
1,629mm64in
Rear track
1,635mm64in
1,615mm64in
Trunk volume
490L
500L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
82L
90L
CO2 emissions
213g/km
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Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI A8 (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 4.0 BiTFSI V8AUDI A8L (D3/4E) 6.0 W12PowerTorque
  • AUDI A8 (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 4.0 BiTFSI V8: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A8L (D3/4E) 6.0 W12: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA8 (D4/4H)Facelift 20134.0 BiTFSI V85,100-6,000 rpm1,500-5,000 rpm6,250 rpm
AUDIA8L (D3/4E)6.0 W126,500 rpm4,000-4,700 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA8 (D4/4H)Facelift 20134.0 BiTFSI V8AUDIA8L (D3/4E)6.0 W12
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.3 s
4.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.5 s
5.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
13.5 s
15.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
5.6 s
5.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.2 s
8.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.5 s
11.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.4 s
13.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
192 km/h
120 mph
186 km/h
116 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA8 (D4/4H)Facelift 20134.0 BiTFSI V8
435 hp
324 kW
AUDIA8L (D3/4E)6.0 W12
450 hp
336 kW

AUDI A8L (D3/4E) 6.0 W12 has 15 hp more than AUDI A8 (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 4.0 BiTFSI V8.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI A8 (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 4.0 BiTFSI V8 and AUDI A8L (D3/4E) 6.0 W12: 15 hp (11 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA8 (D4/4H)Facelift 20134.0 BiTFSI V8
600 Nm
443 lb-ft
AUDIA8L (D3/4E)6.0 W12
580 Nm
428 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA8 (D4/4H)Facelift 20134.0 BiTFSI V8
1,995 kg
4,398 lb
AUDIA8L (D3/4E)6.0 W12
1,995 kg
4,398 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 20134.0 BiTFSI V8
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIA8L (D3/4E)6.0 W12
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 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 20134.0 BiTFSI V84.5 s
AUDIA8L (D3/4E)6.0 W125.1 s

Although AUDI A8L (D3/4E) 6.0 W12 has more power, AUDI A8 (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 4.0 BiTFSI V8 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A8 (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 4.0 BiTFSI V8 and AUDI A8L (D3/4E) 6.0 W12: 0.6 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 20134.0 BiTFSI V8
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
AUDIA8L (D3/4E)6.0 W12
13.8 L/100 km
17.0 mpg US
20.5 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI A8 (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 4.0 BiTFSI V8 and AUDI A8L (D3/4E) 6.0 W12: 4.7 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
AUDIA8 (D4/4H)Facelift 20134.0 BiTFSI V8
218 hp/t
163 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp
AUDIA8L (D3/4E)6.0 W12
226 hp/t
168 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA8 (D4/4H)Facelift 20134.0 BiTFSI V8
901 km
560 mi
AUDIA8L (D3/4E)6.0 W12
652 km
405 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIA8 (D4/4H)Facelift 20134.0 BiTFSI V8
435 hp
324 kW
4.5 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIA8L (D3/4E)6.0 W12
450 hp
336 kW
5.1 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 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 20134.0 BiTFSI V8
Power
435 hp
324 kW
0-100 km/h4.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 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
AUDIA8L (D3/4E)6.0 W12
Power
450 hp
336 kW
0-100 km/h5.1 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
5,181 mm
204.0 in
Height
1,455 mm
57.3 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 20134.0 BiTFSI V8
Power
435 hp
324 kW
0-100 km/h4.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
AUDIA8L (D3/4E)6.0 W12
Power
450 hp
336 kW
0-100 km/h5.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
13.8 L/100 km
17.0 mpg US
20.5 mpg UK

AUDI A8 (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 4.0 BiTFSI V8 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 20134.0 BiTFSI V8
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
4.5 s
AUDIA8L (D3/4E)6.0 W12
13.8 L/100 km
17.0 mpg US
20.5 mpg UK
5.1 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 20134.0 BiTFSI V8
218 hp/t
163 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
AUDIA8L (D3/4E)6.0 W12
226 hp/t
168 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
13.8 L/100 km
17.0 mpg US
20.5 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA8 (D4/4H)Facelift 20134.0 BiTFSI V8AUDIA8L (D3/4E)6.0 W12
Power
435 hp
324 kW
450 hp
336 kW
Torque
600 Nm
443 lb-ft
580 Nm
428 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.5 s
5.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,995 kg
4,398 lb
1,995 kg
4,398 lb
Fuel consumption
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
13.8 L/100 km
17.0 mpg US
20.5 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
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
5,181 mm
204.0 in
Height
1,455 mm
57.3 in
Range score
901 km
560 mi
652 km
405 mi
CO2 score
213 g/km
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Trunk score
490 L
17.3 cu ft
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
218 hp/t
163 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp
226 hp/t
168 kW/t
4.4 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 4.0 BiTFSI V8AUDI A8L (D3/4E) 6.0 W12
Consumption9.1 L/100 km25.8 mpg US31 mpg UK13.8 L/100 km17 mpg US20.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km15.92 LC100 km24.15 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi25.63 LC100 mi38.87 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,365 L361 US gal300 UK gal2,070 L547 US gal455 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,389 LC/year3,623 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A8 (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 4.0 BiTFSI V8

  • Has 20 Nm more
  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 4.7 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 249 km (155 mi) more estimated range

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

AUDI A8L (D3/4E) 6.0 W12

  • Has 15 hp more
  • Has 8 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 10 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

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