Car comparison

AUDI A8 (D4/4H) 4.0 TFSI V8 · Stage 2vsAUDI A8 (D4/4H) 4.0 TFSI V8 · Stage 3vsAUDI A8 (D4/4H) 4.0 TFSI V8 · Stage 1vsAUDI A8 (D4/4H) 4.0 TFSI V8

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AUDI A8 (D4/4H)

4.0 TFSI V8

420 hp3993 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboSedan2012-2013

Comparison overview

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Best choices

AUDI A8 (D4/4H) 4.0 TFSI V8 (Stage 2) 546 hp

  • Fastest top speed
    295 km/h
    183 mph Unrestricted
    280 km/h
    174 mph Restricted
  • Lightest
    1,895 kg
    4,178 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.4 L/100 km
    25.0 mpg US
    30.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    13.0 L/100 km
    18.1 mpg US
    21.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.3 L/100 km
    32.2 mpg US
    38.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    219 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    957 km
    595 mi
  • Largest trunk
    510 L
  • Best economy score
    82/100
  • Best practicality score
    76/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA8 (D4/4H)4.0 TFSI V8 (Stage 2)546 hpAUDIA8 (D4/4H)4.0 TFSI V8 (Stage 3)630 hpAUDIA8 (D4/4H)4.0 TFSI V8 (Stage 1)496 hpAUDIA8 (D4/4H)4.0 TFSI V8420 hp
Power
546hp407kW+126 hp
630hp470kW+210 hp
496hp370kW+76 hp
420hp313kW
Torque
810Nm597lb-ft+210 Nm
930Nm686lb-ft+330 Nm
732Nm540lb-ft+132 Nm
600Nm443lb-ft
Curb weight
1,895kg4,178lb
1,895kg4,178lb
1,895kg4,178lb
1,895kg4,178lb
Gross weight
2,545kg5,611lb
2,545kg5,611lb
2,545kg5,611lb
2,545kg5,611lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
295 km/h183 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
+30 km/h
Calculated
292 km/h
181 mph
+27 km/h
273 km/h
170 mph
+8 km/h
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
39.8s99% target: 292 km/h / 181 mph-5.2 s
Calculated
33.8s99% target: 289 km/h / 180 mph-11.2 s
Calculated
39.9s99% target: 270 km/h / 168 mph-5.1 s
Calculated
45.0s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.9s-0.7 s
3.6s-1.0 s
4.2s-0.4 s
4.6s
0-200 km/h
10.3s-3.4 s
Calculated
9.2s-4.5 s
Calculated
11.7s-2.0 s
Calculated
13.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.8s-0.6 s
Calculated
3.4s-1.0 s
Calculated
4.0s-0.4 s
Calculated
4.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.4L/100 km25mpg US30.1mpg UK
9.4L/100 km25mpg US30.1mpg UK
9.4L/100 km25mpg US30.1mpg UK
9.4L/100 km25mpg US30.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
13L/100 km18.1mpg US21.7mpg UK
13L/100 km18.1mpg US21.7mpg UK
13L/100 km18.1mpg US21.7mpg UK
13L/100 km18.1mpg US21.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
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
Quarter mile
11.5s-1.0 s
Calculated
11.0s-1.4 s
Calculated
11.9s-0.6 s
Calculated
12.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
288hp/t215kW/t131hp/1000 lb
Calculated
332hp/t248kW/t151hp/1000 lb
Calculated
262hp/t195kW/t119hp/1000 lb
Calculated
222hp/t165kW/t101hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
427Nm/t286lb-ft/ton
Calculated
491Nm/t328lb-ft/ton
Calculated
386Nm/t258lb-ft/ton
Calculated
317Nm/t212lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
957km595mi
Calculated
957km595mi
Calculated
957km595mi
Calculated
957km595mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,993cc244cu in
3,993cc244cu in
3,993cc244cu in
3,993cc244cu in
Length
5,137mm202in
5,137mm202in
5,137mm202in
5,137mm202in
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
510L
510L
510L
510L
Max trunk volume
906L
906L
906L
906L
Doors
4
4
4
4
Seats
5
5
5
5
Fuel tank
90L
90L
90L
90L
CO2 emissions
219g/km
219g/km
219g/km
219g/km

Performance charts

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

Dyno simulation

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

AUDI A8 (D4/4H) 4.0 TFSI V8 (Stage 2) 546 hpAUDI A8 (D4/4H) 4.0 TFSI V8 (Stage 3) 630 hpAUDI A8 (D4/4H) 4.0 TFSI V8 (Stage 1) 496 hpAUDI A8 (D4/4H) 4.0 TFSI V8 420 hpPowerTorque
  • AUDI A8 (D4/4H) 4.0 TFSI V8 (Stage 2) 546 hp: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A8 (D4/4H) 4.0 TFSI V8 (Stage 3) 630 hp: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A8 (D4/4H) 4.0 TFSI V8 (Stage 1) 496 hp: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A8 (D4/4H) 4.0 TFSI V8 420 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA8 (D4/4H)4.0 TFSI V8 (Stage 2)546 hp5,000 rpm1,500-4,500 rpm5,250 rpm
AUDIA8 (D4/4H)4.0 TFSI V8 (Stage 3)630 hp5,000 rpm1,500-4,500 rpm5,250 rpm
AUDIA8 (D4/4H)4.0 TFSI V8 (Stage 1)496 hp5,000 rpm1,500-4,500 rpm5,250 rpm
AUDIA8 (D4/4H)4.0 TFSI V8420 hp5,000 rpm1,500-4,500 rpm5,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA8 (D4/4H)4.0 TFSI V8 (Stage 2)546 hpAUDIA8 (D4/4H)4.0 TFSI V8 (Stage 3)630 hpAUDIA8 (D4/4H)4.0 TFSI V8 (Stage 1)496 hpAUDIA8 (D4/4H)4.0 TFSI V8420 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.8 s
3.4 s
4.0 s
4.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
3.9 s
3.6 s
4.2 s
4.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
10.3 s
9.2 s
11.7 s
13.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
295 km/h183 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Likely limited
292 km/h
181 mph
273 km/h
170 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.1 s
2.2 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
5.3 s
5.1 s
5.4 s
5.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.7 s
7.4 s
7.9 s
8.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
9.8 s
9.4 s
10.1 s
10.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.5 s
11.0 s
11.9 s
12.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
212 km/h
132 mph
220 km/h
137 mph
202 km/h
125 mph
192 km/h
119 mph

Power comparison

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

AUDI A8 (D4/4H) 4.0 TFSI V8 (Stage 3) 630 hp has 210 hp more than AUDI A8 (D4/4H) 4.0 TFSI V8 420 hp.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI A8 (D4/4H) 4.0 TFSI V8 420 hp and AUDI A8 (D4/4H) 4.0 TFSI V8 (Stage 3) 630 hp: 210 hp (157 kW).

Torque comparison

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

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA8 (D4/4H)4.0 TFSI V8 (Stage 2)546 hp
Unrestricted
295 km/h183 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
AUDIA8 (D4/4H)4.0 TFSI V8 (Stage 3)630 hp
292 km/h
181 mph
AUDIA8 (D4/4H)4.0 TFSI V8 (Stage 1)496 hp
273 km/h
170 mph
AUDIA8 (D4/4H)4.0 TFSI V8420 hp
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

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A8 (D4/4H) 4.0 TFSI V8 (Stage 3) 630 hp and AUDI A8 (D4/4H) 4.0 TFSI V8 420 hp: 1.0 s.

The closest cars by acceleration are AUDI A8 (D4/4H) 4.0 TFSI V8 (Stage 2) 546 hp and AUDI A8 (D4/4H) 4.0 TFSI V8 (Stage 1) 496 hp, separated by only 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)4.0 TFSI V8 (Stage 2)546 hp
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
AUDIA8 (D4/4H)4.0 TFSI V8 (Stage 3)630 hp
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
AUDIA8 (D4/4H)4.0 TFSI V8 (Stage 1)496 hp
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
AUDIA8 (D4/4H)4.0 TFSI V8420 hp
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 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)4.0 TFSI V8 (Stage 2)546 hp
288 hp/t
215 kW/t
3.5 kg/hp
AUDIA8 (D4/4H)4.0 TFSI V8 (Stage 3)630 hp
332 hp/t
248 kW/t
3.0 kg/hp
AUDIA8 (D4/4H)4.0 TFSI V8 (Stage 1)496 hp
262 hp/t
195 kW/t
3.8 kg/hp
AUDIA8 (D4/4H)4.0 TFSI V8420 hp
222 hp/t
165 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp

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)4.0 TFSI V8 (Stage 2)546 hp
546 hp
407 kW
3.9 s
Unrestricted
295 km/h183 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
AUDIA8 (D4/4H)4.0 TFSI V8 (Stage 3)630 hp
630 hp
470 kW
3.6 s
292 km/h
181 mph
AUDIA8 (D4/4H)4.0 TFSI V8 (Stage 1)496 hp
496 hp
370 kW
4.2 s
273 km/h
170 mph
AUDIA8 (D4/4H)4.0 TFSI V8420 hp
420 hp
313 kW
4.6 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)4.0 TFSI V8 (Stage 2)546 hp
Power
546 hp
407 kW
0-100 km/h3.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
295 km/h183 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
510 L
18.0 cu ft
Length
5,137 mm
202.2 in
Height
1,460 mm
57.5 in
AUDIA8 (D4/4H)4.0 TFSI V8 (Stage 3)630 hp
Power
630 hp
470 kW
0-100 km/h3.6 s
Top speed
292 km/h
181 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
510 L
18.0 cu ft
Length
5,137 mm
202.2 in
Height
1,460 mm
57.5 in
AUDIA8 (D4/4H)4.0 TFSI V8 (Stage 1)496 hp
Power
496 hp
370 kW
0-100 km/h4.2 s
Top speed
273 km/h
170 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
510 L
18.0 cu ft
Length
5,137 mm
202.2 in
Height
1,460 mm
57.5 in
AUDIA8 (D4/4H)4.0 TFSI V8420 hp
Power
420 hp
313 kW
0-100 km/h4.6 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
5,137 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)4.0 TFSI V8 (Stage 2)546 hp
Power
546 hp
407 kW
0-100 km/h3.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
295 km/h183 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
AUDIA8 (D4/4H)4.0 TFSI V8 (Stage 3)630 hp
Power
630 hp
470 kW
0-100 km/h3.6 s
Top speed
292 km/h
181 mph
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
AUDIA8 (D4/4H)4.0 TFSI V8 (Stage 1)496 hp
Power
496 hp
370 kW
0-100 km/h4.2 s
Top speed
273 km/h
170 mph
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
AUDIA8 (D4/4H)4.0 TFSI V8420 hp
Power
420 hp
313 kW
0-100 km/h4.6 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

AUDI A8 (D4/4H) 4.0 TFSI V8 (Stage 3) 630 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)4.0 TFSI V8 (Stage 2)546 hp
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
3.9 s
AUDIA8 (D4/4H)4.0 TFSI V8 (Stage 3)630 hp
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
3.6 s
AUDIA8 (D4/4H)4.0 TFSI V8 (Stage 1)496 hp
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
4.2 s
AUDIA8 (D4/4H)4.0 TFSI V8420 hp
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
4.6 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)4.0 TFSI V8 (Stage 2)546 hp
288 hp/t
215 kW/t
3.5 kg/hp
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
AUDIA8 (D4/4H)4.0 TFSI V8 (Stage 3)630 hp
332 hp/t
248 kW/t
3.0 kg/hp
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
AUDIA8 (D4/4H)4.0 TFSI V8 (Stage 1)496 hp
262 hp/t
195 kW/t
3.8 kg/hp
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
AUDIA8 (D4/4H)4.0 TFSI V8420 hp
222 hp/t
165 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA8 (D4/4H)4.0 TFSI V8 (Stage 2)546 hpAUDIA8 (D4/4H)4.0 TFSI V8 (Stage 3)630 hpAUDIA8 (D4/4H)4.0 TFSI V8 (Stage 1)496 hpAUDIA8 (D4/4H)4.0 TFSI V8420 hp
Power
546 hp
407 kW
630 hp
470 kW
496 hp
370 kW
420 hp
313 kW
Torque
810 Nm
597 lb-ft
930 Nm
686 lb-ft
732 Nm
540 lb-ft
600 Nm
443 lb-ft
Acceleration
3.9 s
3.6 s
4.2 s
4.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
295 km/h183 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
292 km/h
181 mph
273 km/h
170 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,895 kg
4,178 lb
1,895 kg
4,178 lb
1,895 kg
4,178 lb
1,895 kg
4,178 lb
Fuel consumption
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
510 L
18.0 cu ft
Length
5,137 mm
202.2 in
Height
1,460 mm
57.5 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
510 L
18.0 cu ft
Length
5,137 mm
202.2 in
Height
1,460 mm
57.5 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
510 L
18.0 cu ft
Length
5,137 mm
202.2 in
Height
1,460 mm
57.5 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
510 L
18.0 cu ft
Length
5,137 mm
202.2 in
Height
1,460 mm
57.5 in
Range score
957 km
595 mi
957 km
595 mi
957 km
595 mi
957 km
595 mi
CO2 score
219 g/km
219 g/km
219 g/km
219 g/km
Trunk score
510 L
18.0 cu ft
510 L
18.0 cu ft
510 L
18.0 cu ft
510 L
18.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
288 hp/t
215 kW/t
3.5 kg/hp
332 hp/t
248 kW/t
3.0 kg/hp
262 hp/t
195 kW/t
3.8 kg/hp
222 hp/t
165 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score
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.

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleAUDI A8 (D4/4H) 4.0 TFSI V8 (Stage 2) 546 hpAUDI A8 (D4/4H) 4.0 TFSI V8 (Stage 3) 630 hpAUDI A8 (D4/4H) 4.0 TFSI V8 (Stage 1) 496 hpAUDI A8 (D4/4H) 4.0 TFSI V8 420 hp
Consumption9.4 L/100 km25 mpg US30.1 mpg UK9.4 L/100 km25 mpg US30.1 mpg UK9.4 L/100 km25 mpg US30.1 mpg UK9.4 L/100 km25 mpg US30.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.45 LC100 km16.45 LC100 km16.45 LC100 km16.45 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi26.47 LC100 mi26.47 LC100 mi26.47 LC100 mi26.47 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,410 L372 US gal310 UK gal1,410 L372 US gal310 UK gal1,410 L372 US gal310 UK gal1,410 L372 US gal310 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,468 LC/year2,468 LC/year2,468 LC/year2,468 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A8 (D4/4H) 4.0 TFSI V8 (Stage 3) 630 hp

  • Has 84 hp more
  • Has 120 Nm more
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 44 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

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