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AUDI A8L (D4/4H) · Facelift 2013 4.2 BiTDI V8 clean dieselvsAUDI A8 (D4/4H) 4.2 BiTDI V8

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

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AUDI A8 (D4/4H)

4.2 BiTDI V8

350 hp4134 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTwin-turboSedan2010-2013

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

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    385 hp
    287 kW
  • Highest torque
    850 Nm
    627 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    184 hp/t
    137 kW/t
    5.4 kg/hp
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.2 L/100 km
    37.9 mpg US
    45.6 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    520 L
  • Best overall score
    77/100
  • Best performance score
    77/100
  • Best economy score
    87/100
  • Best practicality score
    77/100

AUDI A8 (D4/4H) 4.2 BiTDI V8

  • Lightest
    1,995 kg
    4,398 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.4 L/100 km
    31.8 mpg US
    38.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    9.3 L/100 km
    25.3 mpg US
    30.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    195 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,216 km
    756 mi

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA8L (D4/4H)Facelift 20134.2 BiTDI V8 clean dieselAUDIA8 (D4/4H)4.2 BiTDI V8
Power
385hp287kW
350hp261kW
Torque
850Nm627lb-ft
800Nm590lb-ft
Curb weight
2,095kg4,619lb
1,995kg4,398lb
Gross weight
2,720kg5,997lb
2,660kg5,864lb
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
51.3s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
58.0s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.9s
5.5s
0-200 km/h
15.1s
Calculated
17.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.7s
Calculated
5.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
9.5L/100 km24.8mpg US29.7mpg UK
9.3L/100 km25.3mpg US30.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.9s
Calculated
13.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
184hp/t137kW/t83hp/1000 lb
Calculated
175hp/t131kW/t80hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
406Nm/t271lb-ft/ton
Calculated
401Nm/t268lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,093km679mi
Calculated
1,216km756mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,134cc252cu in
4,134cc252cu in
Length
5,265mm207in
5,137mm202in
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
Ground clearance-
120mm5in
Trunk volume
520L
510L
Max trunk volume-
1,142L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
82L
90L
CO2 emissions
197g/km
195g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI A8L (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 4.2 BiTDI V8 clean dieselAUDI A8 (D4/4H) 4.2 BiTDI V8PowerTorque
  • AUDI A8L (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 4.2 BiTDI V8 clean diesel: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A8 (D4/4H) 4.2 BiTDI V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)Facelift 20134.2 BiTDI V8 clean diesel3,750 rpm2,000-2,750 rpm4,000 rpm
AUDIA8 (D4/4H)4.2 BiTDI V84,000 rpm1,750-2,750 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA8L (D4/4H)Facelift 20134.2 BiTDI V8 clean dieselAUDIA8 (D4/4H)4.2 BiTDI V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.7 s
5.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.9 s
5.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
15.1 s
17.0 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
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
5.8 s
6.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.5 s
9.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.9 s
11.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.9 s
13.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
186 km/h
115 mph
179 km/h
111 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)Facelift 20134.2 BiTDI V8 clean diesel
385 hp
287 kW
AUDIA8 (D4/4H)4.2 BiTDI V8
350 hp
261 kW

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

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

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)Facelift 20134.2 BiTDI V8 clean diesel
850 Nm
627 lb-ft
AUDIA8 (D4/4H)4.2 BiTDI V8
800 Nm
590 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)Facelift 20134.2 BiTDI V8 clean diesel
2,095 kg
4,619 lb
AUDIA8 (D4/4H)4.2 BiTDI V8
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
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)Facelift 20134.2 BiTDI V8 clean diesel
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIA8 (D4/4H)4.2 BiTDI V8
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
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)Facelift 20134.2 BiTDI V8 clean diesel4.9 s
AUDIA8 (D4/4H)4.2 BiTDI V85.5 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A8L (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 4.2 BiTDI V8 clean diesel and AUDI A8 (D4/4H) 4.2 BiTDI V8: 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
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)Facelift 20134.2 BiTDI V8 clean diesel
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
AUDIA8 (D4/4H)4.2 BiTDI V8
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK

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)Facelift 20134.2 BiTDI V8 clean diesel
184 hp/t
137 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
AUDIA8 (D4/4H)4.2 BiTDI V8
175 hp/t
131 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)Facelift 20134.2 BiTDI V8 clean diesel
1,093 km
679 mi
AUDIA8 (D4/4H)4.2 BiTDI V8
1,216 km
756 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
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
AUDIA8 (D4/4H)4.2 BiTDI V8
350 hp
261 kW
5.5 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
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
AUDIA8 (D4/4H)4.2 BiTDI V8
Power
350 hp
261 kW
0-100 km/h5.5 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
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
AUDIA8 (D4/4H)4.2 BiTDI V8
Power
350 hp
261 kW
0-100 km/h5.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 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
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
AUDIA8 (D4/4H)4.2 BiTDI V8
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK
5.5 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)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
AUDIA8 (D4/4H)4.2 BiTDI V8
175 hp/t
131 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA8L (D4/4H)Facelift 20134.2 BiTDI V8 clean dieselAUDIA8 (D4/4H)4.2 BiTDI V8
Power
385 hp
287 kW
350 hp
261 kW
Torque
850 Nm
627 lb-ft
800 Nm
590 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.9 s
5.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
2,095 kg
4,619 lb
1,995 kg
4,398 lb
Fuel consumption
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK
Practicality
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
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
1,093 km
679 mi
1,216 km
756 mi
CO2 score
197 g/km
195 g/km
Trunk score
520 L
18.4 cu ft
510 L
18.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
184 hp/t
137 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
175 hp/t
131 kW/t
5.7 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) Facelift 2013 4.2 BiTDI V8 clean dieselAUDI A8 (D4/4H) 4.2 BiTDI V8
Consumption7.5 L/100 km31.4 mpg US37.7 mpg UK7.4 L/100 km31.8 mpg US38.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km13.13 LC100 km12.95 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi21.12 LC100 mi20.84 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,125 L297 US gal247 UK gal1,110 L293 US gal244 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,969 LC/year1,943 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Has 35 hp more
  • Has 50 Nm more
  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 8 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 10 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Highest CO2 emissions

AUDI A8 (D4/4H) 4.2 BiTDI V8

  • Is 100 kg lighter
  • Uses 0.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 123 km (76 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 2 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

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