Car comparison

AUDI A8L (D4/4H) 6.3 FSI W12vsAUDI A8 (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 A8L (D4/4H)

6.3 FSI W12

500 hp6299 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan2011-2011
VS

AUDI A8 (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.

Best choices

AUDI A8L (D4/4H) 6.3 FSI W12

  • 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
    500 hp
    373 kW
  • Highest torque
    625 Nm
    461 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    243 hp/t
    181 kW/t
    4.1 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    510 L
  • Best overall score
    77/100
  • Best performance score
    80/100

AUDI A8 (D4/4H) 4.2 FSI V8

  • Lightest
    1,835 kg
    4,045 lb
  • 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
  • Best economy score
    81/100
  • Best practicality score
    76/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA8L (D4/4H)6.3 FSI W12AUDIA8 (D4/4H)4.2 FSI V8
Power
500hp373kW
372hp277kW
Torque
625Nm461lb-ft
445Nm328lb-ft
Curb weight
2,055kg4,530lb
1,835kg4,045lb
Gross weight
2,655kg5,853lb
2,525kg5,567lb
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
47.1s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
56.4s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.9s
5.7s
0-200 km/h
14.5s
Calculated
17.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.7s
Calculated
5.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
12.4L/100 km19mpg US22.8mpg UK
9.5L/100 km24.8mpg US29.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
18.2L/100 km12.9mpg US15.5mpg UK
13.3L/100 km17.7mpg US21.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
9L/100 km26.1mpg US31.4mpg UK
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.8s
Calculated
13.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
243hp/t181kW/t110hp/1000 lb
Calculated
203hp/t151kW/t92hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
304Nm/t203lb-ft/ton
Calculated
243Nm/t162lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
726km451mi
Calculated
947km589mi
Calculated
Displacement
6,299cc384cu in
4,163cc254cu in
Length
5,267mm207in
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
Trunk volume
510L
510L
Max trunk volume
906L
906L
Doors
4
4
Seats
4
5
Fuel tank
90L
90L
CO2 emissions
290g/km
219g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI A8L (D4/4H) 6.3 FSI W12AUDI A8 (D4/4H) 4.2 FSI V8PowerTorque
  • AUDI A8L (D4/4H) 6.3 FSI W12: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A8 (D4/4H) 4.2 FSI V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)6.3 FSI W126,200 rpm3,250 rpm6,450 rpm
AUDIA8 (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
MetricAUDIA8L (D4/4H)6.3 FSI W12AUDIA8 (D4/4H)4.2 FSI V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.7 s
5.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.9 s
5.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
14.5 s
17.1 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
2.4 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
5.8 s
6.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.5 s
9.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.9 s
11.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.8 s
13.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
189 km/h
117 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)6.3 FSI W12
500 hp
373 kW
AUDIA8 (D4/4H)4.2 FSI V8
372 hp
277 kW

AUDI A8L (D4/4H) 6.3 FSI W12 has 128 hp more than AUDI A8 (D4/4H) 4.2 FSI V8.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI A8 (D4/4H) 4.2 FSI V8 and AUDI A8L (D4/4H) 6.3 FSI W12: 128 hp (95 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)6.3 FSI W12
625 Nm
461 lb-ft
AUDIA8 (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
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)6.3 FSI W12
2,055 kg
4,530 lb
AUDIA8 (D4/4H)4.2 FSI V8
1,835 kg
4,045 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)6.3 FSI W12
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIA8 (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
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)6.3 FSI W124.9 s
AUDIA8 (D4/4H)4.2 FSI V85.7 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A8L (D4/4H) 6.3 FSI W12 and AUDI A8 (D4/4H) 4.2 FSI V8: 0.8 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)6.3 FSI W12
12.4 L/100 km
19.0 mpg US
22.8 mpg UK
AUDIA8 (D4/4H)4.2 FSI V8
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI A8 (D4/4H) 4.2 FSI V8 and AUDI A8L (D4/4H) 6.3 FSI W12: 2.9 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
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)6.3 FSI W12
243 hp/t
181 kW/t
4.1 kg/hp
AUDIA8 (D4/4H)4.2 FSI V8
203 hp/t
151 kW/t
4.9 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)6.3 FSI W12
726 km
451 mi
AUDIA8 (D4/4H)4.2 FSI V8
947 km
589 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)6.3 FSI W12
500 hp
373 kW
4.9 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIA8 (D4/4H)4.2 FSI V8
372 hp
277 kW
5.7 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)6.3 FSI W12
Power
500 hp
373 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
4 seats
Trunk
510 L
18.0 cu ft
Length
5,267 mm
207.4 in
Height
1,471 mm
57.9 in
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

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)6.3 FSI W12
Power
500 hp
373 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
12.4 L/100 km
19.0 mpg US
22.8 mpg UK
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

AUDI A8L (D4/4H) 6.3 FSI W12 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)6.3 FSI W12
12.4 L/100 km
19.0 mpg US
22.8 mpg UK
4.9 s
AUDIA8 (D4/4H)4.2 FSI V8
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK
5.7 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)6.3 FSI W12
243 hp/t
181 kW/t
4.1 kg/hp
12.4 L/100 km
19.0 mpg US
22.8 mpg UK
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA8L (D4/4H)6.3 FSI W12AUDIA8 (D4/4H)4.2 FSI V8
Power
500 hp
373 kW
372 hp
277 kW
Torque
625 Nm
461 lb-ft
445 Nm
328 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.9 s
5.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
2,055 kg
4,530 lb
1,835 kg
4,045 lb
Fuel consumption
12.4 L/100 km
19.0 mpg US
22.8 mpg UK
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
4 seats
Trunk
510 L
18.0 cu ft
Length
5,267 mm
207.4 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
726 km
451 mi
947 km
589 mi
CO2 score
290 g/km
219 g/km
Trunk score
510 L
18.0 cu ft
510 L
18.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
243 hp/t
181 kW/t
4.1 kg/hp
203 hp/t
151 kW/t
4.9 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) 6.3 FSI W12AUDI A8 (D4/4H) 4.2 FSI V8
Consumption12.4 L/100 km19 mpg US22.8 mpg UK9.5 L/100 km24.8 mpg US29.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km21.70 LC100 km16.63 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi34.92 LC100 mi26.76 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,860 L491 US gal409 UK gal1,425 L376 US gal313 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,255 LC/year2,494 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A8L (D4/4H) 6.3 FSI W12

  • Has 128 hp more
  • Has 180 Nm more
  • Is 0.8 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 41 hp/t better power-to-weight

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 FSI V8

  • Is 220 kg lighter
  • Uses 2.9 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 222 km (138 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 71 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power

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