Car comparison

AUDI A8 (D4/4H) 4.0 TFSI V8vsAUDI A8L (D4/4H) · Facelift 2013 4.2 BiTDI V8 clean diesel

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

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AUDI A8 (D4/4H)

4.0 TFSI V8

420 hp3993 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboSedan2012-2013
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Comparison overview

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

Best choices

AUDI A8L (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 4.2 BiTDI V8 clean diesel

  • Highest torque
    850 Nm
    627 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.5 L/100 km
    31.4 mpg US
    37.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    9.5 L/100 km
    24.8 mpg US
    29.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.2 L/100 km
    37.9 mpg US
    45.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    197 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,093 km
    679 mi
  • Largest trunk
    520 L
  • Best economy score
    87/100
  • Best practicality score
    77/100

AUDI A8 (D4/4H) 4.0 TFSI V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.6 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    420 hp
    313 kW
  • Lightest
    1,895 kg
    4,178 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    222 hp/t
    165 kW/t
    4.5 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    77/100
  • Best performance score
    78/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA8 (D4/4H)4.0 TFSI V8AUDIA8L (D4/4H)Facelift 20134.2 BiTDI V8 clean diesel
Power
420hp313kW
385hp287kW
Torque
600Nm443lb-ft
850Nm627lb-ft
Curb weight
1,895kg4,178lb
2,095kg4,619lb
Gross weight
2,545kg5,611lb
2,720kg5,997lb
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
45.0s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
51.3s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.6s
4.9s
0-200 km/h
13.7s
Calculated
15.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.4s
Calculated
4.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.4L/100 km25mpg US30.1mpg UK
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
13L/100 km18.1mpg US21.7mpg UK
9.5L/100 km24.8mpg US29.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.5s
Calculated
12.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
222hp/t165kW/t101hp/1000 lb
Calculated
184hp/t137kW/t83hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
317Nm/t212lb-ft/ton
Calculated
406Nm/t271lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
957km595mi
Calculated
1,093km679mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,993cc244cu in
4,134cc252cu in
Length
5,137mm202in
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
510L
520L
Max trunk volume
906L
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Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
90L
82L
CO2 emissions
219g/km
197g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI A8 (D4/4H) 4.0 TFSI V8AUDI A8L (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 4.2 BiTDI V8 clean dieselPowerTorque
  • AUDI A8 (D4/4H) 4.0 TFSI V8: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A8L (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 4.2 BiTDI V8 clean diesel: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA8 (D4/4H)4.0 TFSI V85,000 rpm1,500-4,500 rpm5,250 rpm
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)Facelift 20134.2 BiTDI V8 clean diesel3,750 rpm2,000-2,750 rpm4,000 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA8 (D4/4H)4.0 TFSI V8AUDIA8L (D4/4H)Facelift 20134.2 BiTDI V8 clean diesel
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.4 s
4.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.6 s
4.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
13.7 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
2.3 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
5.7 s
5.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.3 s
8.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.6 s
10.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.5 s
12.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
192 km/h
119 mph
186 km/h
115 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA8 (D4/4H)4.0 TFSI V8
420 hp
313 kW
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)Facelift 20134.2 BiTDI V8 clean diesel
385 hp
287 kW

AUDI A8 (D4/4H) 4.0 TFSI V8 has 35 hp more than AUDI A8L (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 4.2 BiTDI V8 clean diesel.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI A8L (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 4.2 BiTDI V8 clean diesel and AUDI A8 (D4/4H) 4.0 TFSI V8: 35 hp (26 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA8 (D4/4H)4.0 TFSI V8
600 Nm
443 lb-ft
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)Facelift 20134.2 BiTDI V8 clean diesel
850 Nm
627 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA8 (D4/4H)4.0 TFSI V8
1,895 kg
4,178 lb
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)Facelift 20134.2 BiTDI V8 clean diesel
2,095 kg
4,619 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
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)Facelift 20134.2 BiTDI V8 clean diesel
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)4.0 TFSI V84.6 s
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)Facelift 20134.2 BiTDI V8 clean diesel4.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A8 (D4/4H) 4.0 TFSI V8 and AUDI A8L (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 4.2 BiTDI V8 clean diesel: 0.3 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
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)Facelift 20134.2 BiTDI V8 clean diesel
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI A8L (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 4.2 BiTDI V8 clean diesel and AUDI A8 (D4/4H) 4.0 TFSI V8: 1.9 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)4.0 TFSI V8
222 hp/t
165 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)Facelift 20134.2 BiTDI V8 clean diesel
184 hp/t
137 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA8 (D4/4H)4.0 TFSI V8
957 km
595 mi
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)Facelift 20134.2 BiTDI V8 clean diesel
1,093 km
679 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
420 hp
313 kW
4.6 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)Facelift 20134.2 BiTDI V8 clean diesel
385 hp
287 kW
4.9 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
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
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)Facelift 20134.2 BiTDI V8 clean diesel
Power
385 hp
287 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 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)4.0 TFSI V8
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
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)Facelift 20134.2 BiTDI V8 clean diesel
Power
385 hp
287 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK

AUDI A8L (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 4.2 BiTDI V8 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
AUDIA8 (D4/4H)4.0 TFSI V8
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
4.6 s
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)Facelift 20134.2 BiTDI V8 clean diesel
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
4.9 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)4.0 TFSI V8
222 hp/t
165 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)Facelift 20134.2 BiTDI V8 clean diesel
184 hp/t
137 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA8 (D4/4H)4.0 TFSI V8AUDIA8L (D4/4H)Facelift 20134.2 BiTDI V8 clean diesel
Power
420 hp
313 kW
385 hp
287 kW
Torque
600 Nm
443 lb-ft
850 Nm
627 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.6 s
4.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,895 kg
4,178 lb
2,095 kg
4,619 lb
Fuel consumption
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 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
520 L
18.4 cu ft
Length
5,265 mm
207.3 in
Height
1,471 mm
57.9 in
Range score
957 km
595 mi
1,093 km
679 mi
CO2 score
219 g/km
197 g/km
Trunk score
510 L
18.0 cu ft
520 L
18.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
222 hp/t
165 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
184 hp/t
137 kW/t
5.4 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) 4.0 TFSI V8AUDI A8L (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 4.2 BiTDI V8 clean diesel
Consumption9.4 L/100 km25 mpg US30.1 mpg UK7.5 L/100 km31.4 mpg US37.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.45 LC100 km13.13 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi26.47 LC100 mi21.12 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,410 L372 US gal310 UK gal1,125 L297 US gal247 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,468 LC/year1,969 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A8 (D4/4H) 4.0 TFSI V8

  • Has 35 hp more
  • Is 200 kg lighter
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 38 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

AUDI A8L (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 4.2 BiTDI V8 clean diesel

  • Has 250 Nm more
  • Uses 1.9 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 136 km (84 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 10 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 22 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest

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