Car comparison

AUDI A8 (D4/4H) 4.2 FSI V8vsAUDI A8L (D4/4H) 4.2 FSI 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 FSI V8

372 hp4163 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan2010-2012
VS

AUDI A8L (D4/4H)

4.2 FSI V8

372 hp4163 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan2010-2012

Comparison overview

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

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AUDI A8 (D4/4H) 4.2 FSI V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    372 hp
    277 kW
  • Highest torque
    445 Nm
    328 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,835 kg
    4,045 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    203 hp/t
    151 kW/t
    4.9 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.5 L/100 km
    24.8 mpg US
    29.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    13.3 L/100 km
    17.7 mpg US
    21.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.2 L/100 km
    32.7 mpg US
    39.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    219 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    947 km
    589 mi
  • Largest trunk
    510 L
  • Best overall score
    72/100
  • Best performance score
    70/100
  • Best economy score
    81/100
  • Best practicality score
    76/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA8 (D4/4H)4.2 FSI V8AUDIA8L (D4/4H)4.2 FSI V8
Power
372hp277kW
372hp277kW
Torque
445Nm328lb-ft
445Nm328lb-ft
Curb weight
1,835kg4,045lb
1,885kg4,156lb
Gross weight
2,525kg5,567lb
2,535kg5,589lb
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
56.4s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
58.1s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.7s
5.8s
0-200 km/h
17.1s
Calculated
17.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.5s
Calculated
5.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.5L/100 km24.8mpg US29.7mpg UK
9.7L/100 km24.2mpg US29.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
13.3L/100 km17.7mpg US21.2mpg UK
13.6L/100 km17.3mpg US20.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.6s
Calculated
13.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
203hp/t151kW/t92hp/1000 lb
Calculated
197hp/t147kW/t90hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
243Nm/t162lb-ft/ton
Calculated
236Nm/t158lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
947km589mi
Calculated
928km577mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,163cc254cu in
4,163cc254cu in
Length
5,137mm202in
5,267mm207in
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
510L
Max trunk volume
906L
906L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
90L
90L
CO2 emissions
219g/km
224g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI A8 (D4/4H) 4.2 FSI V8AUDI A8L (D4/4H) 4.2 FSI V8PowerTorque
  • AUDI A8 (D4/4H) 4.2 FSI V8: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A8L (D4/4H) 4.2 FSI V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA8 (D4/4H)4.2 FSI V86,800 rpm3,500 rpm7,050 rpm
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)4.2 FSI V86,800 rpm3,500 rpm7,050 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA8 (D4/4H)4.2 FSI V8AUDIA8L (D4/4H)4.2 FSI V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.5 s
5.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.7 s
5.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
17.1 s
17.5 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
2.5 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
11.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.6 s
13.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
179 km/h
111 mph
178 km/h
110 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA8 (D4/4H)4.2 FSI V8
372 hp
277 kW
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)4.2 FSI V8
372 hp
277 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA8 (D4/4H)4.2 FSI V8
445 Nm
328 lb-ft
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)4.2 FSI V8
445 Nm
328 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA8 (D4/4H)4.2 FSI V8
1,835 kg
4,045 lb
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)4.2 FSI V8
1,885 kg
4,156 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)4.2 FSI V8
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)4.2 FSI 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
AUDIA8 (D4/4H)4.2 FSI V85.7 s
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)4.2 FSI V85.8 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A8 (D4/4H) 4.2 FSI V8 and AUDI A8L (D4/4H) 4.2 FSI V8: 0.1 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)4.2 FSI V8
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)4.2 FSI V8
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 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)4.2 FSI V8
203 hp/t
151 kW/t
4.9 kg/hp
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)4.2 FSI V8
197 hp/t
147 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA8 (D4/4H)4.2 FSI V8
947 km
589 mi
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)4.2 FSI V8
928 km
577 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIA8 (D4/4H)4.2 FSI V8
372 hp
277 kW
5.7 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)4.2 FSI V8
372 hp
277 kW
5.8 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)4.2 FSI V8
Power
372 hp
277 kW
0-100 km/h5.7 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)4.2 FSI V8
Power
372 hp
277 kW
0-100 km/h5.8 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
5,267 mm
207.4 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)4.2 FSI V8
Power
372 hp
277 kW
0-100 km/h5.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)4.2 FSI V8
Power
372 hp
277 kW
0-100 km/h5.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 mpg UK

AUDI A8 (D4/4H) 4.2 FSI 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)4.2 FSI V8
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK
5.7 s
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)4.2 FSI V8
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 mpg UK
5.8 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)4.2 FSI V8
203 hp/t
151 kW/t
4.9 kg/hp
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)4.2 FSI V8
197 hp/t
147 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA8 (D4/4H)4.2 FSI V8AUDIA8L (D4/4H)4.2 FSI V8
Power
372 hp
277 kW
372 hp
277 kW
Torque
445 Nm
328 lb-ft
445 Nm
328 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.7 s
5.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,835 kg
4,045 lb
1,885 kg
4,156 lb
Fuel consumption
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 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
5,267 mm
207.4 in
Height
1,471 mm
57.9 in
Range score
947 km
589 mi
928 km
577 mi
CO2 score
219 g/km
224 g/km
Trunk score
510 L
18.0 cu ft
510 L
18.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
203 hp/t
151 kW/t
4.9 kg/hp
197 hp/t
147 kW/t
5.1 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.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleAUDI A8 (D4/4H) 4.2 FSI V8AUDI A8L (D4/4H) 4.2 FSI V8
Consumption9.5 L/100 km24.8 mpg US29.7 mpg UK9.7 L/100 km24.2 mpg US29.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.63 LC100 km16.97 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi26.76 LC100 mi27.32 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,425 L376 US gal313 UK gal1,455 L384 US gal320 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,494 LC/year2,546 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A8 (D4/4H) 4.2 FSI V8

  • Is 50 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 0.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 5 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 20 km (12 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 5 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

AUDI A8L (D4/4H) 4.2 FSI V8

No measurable advantages in the available data.

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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