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AUDI A8 (D4/4H) · Facelift 2013 4.2 TDI V8 clean diesel · Stage 3vsAUDI A8 (D4/4H) · Facelift 2013 4.2 TDI V8 clean diesel · Stage 2vsAUDI A8 (D4/4H) · Facelift 2013 4.2 TDI V8 clean diesel · Stage 1vsAUDI A8 (D4/4H) · Facelift 2013 4.2 TDI V8 clean diesel

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Comparison overview

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AUDI A8 (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 4.2 TDI V8 clean diesel (Stage 3) 597 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    3.6 s
  • Fastest top speed
    295 km/h
    183 mph
  • Most powerful
    597 hp
    445 kW
  • Highest torque
    1,360 Nm
    1,003 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    2,040 kg
    4,497 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    293 hp/t
    218 kW/t
    3.4 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.4 L/100 km
    31.8 mpg US
    38.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    9.4 L/100 km
    25.0 mpg US
    30.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.1 L/100 km
    38.6 mpg US
    46.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    194 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,108 km
    689 mi
  • Largest trunk
    490 L
  • Best overall score
    86/100
  • Best performance score
    90/100
  • Best economy score
    87/100
  • Best practicality score
    76/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA8 (D4/4H)Facelift 20134.2 TDI V8 clean diesel (Stage 3)597 hpAUDIA8 (D4/4H)Facelift 20134.2 TDI V8 clean diesel (Stage 2)520 hpAUDIA8 (D4/4H)Facelift 20134.2 TDI V8 clean diesel (Stage 1)462 hpAUDIA8 (D4/4H)Facelift 20134.2 TDI V8 clean diesel385 hp
Power
597hp445kW+212 hp
520hp388kW+135 hp
462hp345kW+77 hp
385hp287kW
Torque
1,360Nm1,003lb-ft+510 Nm
1,190Nm878lb-ft+340 Nm
1,063Nm784lb-ft+213 Nm
850Nm627lb-ft
Curb weight
2,040kg4,497lb
2,040kg4,497lb
2,040kg4,497lb
2,040kg4,497lb
Gross weight
2,705kg5,964lb
2,705kg5,964lb
2,705kg5,964lb
2,705kg5,964lb
Top speed
295 km/h
183 mph
+30 km/h
284 km/h
176 mph
+19 km/h
274 km/h
170 mph
+9 km/h
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
36.4s99% target: 292 km/h / 181 mph-12.3 s
Calculated
40.1s99% target: 281 km/h / 175 mph-8.6 s
Calculated
42.9s99% target: 271 km/h / 169 mph-5.8 s
Calculated
48.7s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.6s-1.1 s
3.9s-0.8 s
4.2s-0.5 s
4.7s
0-200 km/h
9.4s-5.0 s
Calculated
10.8s-3.6 s
Calculated
12.1s-2.2 s
Calculated
14.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.4s-1.1 s
Calculated
3.7s-0.8 s
Calculated
4.0s-0.5 s
Calculated
4.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
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 highway
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
11.1s-1.5 s
Calculated
11.6s-1.1 s
Calculated
12.0s-0.6 s
Calculated
12.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
293hp/t218kW/t133hp/1000 lb
Calculated
255hp/t190kW/t116hp/1000 lb
Calculated
226hp/t169kW/t103hp/1000 lb
Calculated
189hp/t141kW/t86hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
667Nm/t446lb-ft/ton
Calculated
583Nm/t390lb-ft/ton
Calculated
521Nm/t348lb-ft/ton
Calculated
417Nm/t279lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,108km689mi
Calculated
1,108km689mi
Calculated
1,108km689mi
Calculated
1,108km689mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,134cc252cu in
4,134cc252cu in
4,134cc252cu in
4,134cc252cu in
Length
5,135mm202in
5,135mm202in
5,135mm202in
5,135mm202in
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
490L
490L
490L
490L
Doors
4
4
4
4
Seats
5
5
5
5
Fuel tank
82L
82L
82L
82L
CO2 emissions
194g/km
194g/km
194g/km
194g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI A8 (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 4.2 TDI V8 clean diesel (Stage 3) 597 hpAUDI A8 (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 4.2 TDI V8 clean diesel (Stage 2) 520 hpAUDI A8 (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 4.2 TDI V8 clean diesel (Stage 1) 462 hpAUDI A8 (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 4.2 TDI V8 clean diesel 385 hpPowerTorque
  • AUDI A8 (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 4.2 TDI V8 clean diesel (Stage 3) 597 hp: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A8 (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 4.2 TDI V8 clean diesel (Stage 2) 520 hp: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A8 (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 4.2 TDI V8 clean diesel (Stage 1) 462 hp: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A8 (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 4.2 TDI V8 clean diesel 385 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA8 (D4/4H)Facelift 20134.2 TDI V8 clean diesel (Stage 3)597 hp3,750 rpm2,000-2,750 rpm4,000 rpm
AUDIA8 (D4/4H)Facelift 20134.2 TDI V8 clean diesel (Stage 2)520 hp3,750 rpm2,000-2,750 rpm4,000 rpm
AUDIA8 (D4/4H)Facelift 20134.2 TDI V8 clean diesel (Stage 1)462 hp3,750 rpm2,000-2,750 rpm4,000 rpm
AUDIA8 (D4/4H)Facelift 20134.2 TDI V8 clean diesel385 hp3,750 rpm2,000-2,750 rpm4,000 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA8 (D4/4H)Facelift 20134.2 TDI V8 clean diesel (Stage 3)597 hpAUDIA8 (D4/4H)Facelift 20134.2 TDI V8 clean diesel (Stage 2)520 hpAUDIA8 (D4/4H)Facelift 20134.2 TDI V8 clean diesel (Stage 1)462 hpAUDIA8 (D4/4H)Facelift 20134.2 TDI V8 clean diesel385 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.4 s
3.7 s
4.0 s
4.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
3.6 s
3.9 s
4.2 s
4.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
9.4 s
10.8 s
12.1 s
14.4 s
Top speed
295 km/h
183 mph
284 km/h
176 mph
274 km/h
170 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
2.1 s
2.2 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
5.1 s
5.3 s
5.4 s
5.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.4 s
7.7 s
8.0 s
8.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
9.4 s
9.8 s
10.2 s
10.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.1 s
11.6 s
12.0 s
12.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
218 km/h
135 mph
207 km/h
129 mph
199 km/h
124 mph
188 km/h
117 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA8 (D4/4H)Facelift 20134.2 TDI V8 clean diesel (Stage 3)597 hp
597 hp
445 kW
AUDIA8 (D4/4H)Facelift 20134.2 TDI V8 clean diesel (Stage 2)520 hp
520 hp
388 kW
AUDIA8 (D4/4H)Facelift 20134.2 TDI V8 clean diesel (Stage 1)462 hp
462 hp
345 kW
AUDIA8 (D4/4H)Facelift 20134.2 TDI V8 clean diesel385 hp
385 hp
287 kW

AUDI A8 (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 4.2 TDI V8 clean diesel (Stage 3) 597 hp has 212 hp more than AUDI A8 (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 4.2 TDI V8 clean diesel 385 hp.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI A8 (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 4.2 TDI V8 clean diesel 385 hp and AUDI A8 (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 4.2 TDI V8 clean diesel (Stage 3) 597 hp: 212 hp (158 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA8 (D4/4H)Facelift 20134.2 TDI V8 clean diesel (Stage 3)597 hp
1,360 Nm
1,003 lb-ft
AUDIA8 (D4/4H)Facelift 20134.2 TDI V8 clean diesel (Stage 2)520 hp
1,190 Nm
878 lb-ft
AUDIA8 (D4/4H)Facelift 20134.2 TDI V8 clean diesel (Stage 1)462 hp
1,063 Nm
784 lb-ft
AUDIA8 (D4/4H)Facelift 20134.2 TDI V8 clean diesel385 hp
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)Facelift 20134.2 TDI V8 clean diesel (Stage 3)597 hp
2,040 kg
4,497 lb
AUDIA8 (D4/4H)Facelift 20134.2 TDI V8 clean diesel (Stage 2)520 hp
2,040 kg
4,497 lb
AUDIA8 (D4/4H)Facelift 20134.2 TDI V8 clean diesel (Stage 1)462 hp
2,040 kg
4,497 lb
AUDIA8 (D4/4H)Facelift 20134.2 TDI V8 clean diesel385 hp
2,040 kg
4,497 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)Facelift 20134.2 TDI V8 clean diesel (Stage 3)597 hp
295 km/h
183 mph
AUDIA8 (D4/4H)Facelift 20134.2 TDI V8 clean diesel (Stage 2)520 hp
284 km/h
176 mph
AUDIA8 (D4/4H)Facelift 20134.2 TDI V8 clean diesel (Stage 1)462 hp
274 km/h
170 mph
AUDIA8 (D4/4H)Facelift 20134.2 TDI V8 clean diesel385 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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA8 (D4/4H)Facelift 20134.2 TDI V8 clean diesel (Stage 3)597 hp3.6 s
AUDIA8 (D4/4H)Facelift 20134.2 TDI V8 clean diesel (Stage 2)520 hp3.9 s
AUDIA8 (D4/4H)Facelift 20134.2 TDI V8 clean diesel (Stage 1)462 hp4.2 s
AUDIA8 (D4/4H)Facelift 20134.2 TDI V8 clean diesel385 hp4.7 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A8 (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 4.2 TDI V8 clean diesel (Stage 3) 597 hp and AUDI A8 (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 4.2 TDI V8 clean diesel 385 hp: 1.1 s.

The closest cars by acceleration are AUDI A8 (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 4.2 TDI V8 clean diesel (Stage 2) 520 hp and AUDI A8 (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 4.2 TDI V8 clean diesel (Stage 1) 462 hp, separated by only 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)Facelift 20134.2 TDI V8 clean diesel (Stage 3)597 hp
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK
AUDIA8 (D4/4H)Facelift 20134.2 TDI V8 clean diesel (Stage 2)520 hp
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK
AUDIA8 (D4/4H)Facelift 20134.2 TDI V8 clean diesel (Stage 1)462 hp
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK
AUDIA8 (D4/4H)Facelift 20134.2 TDI V8 clean diesel385 hp
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
AUDIA8 (D4/4H)Facelift 20134.2 TDI V8 clean diesel (Stage 3)597 hp
293 hp/t
218 kW/t
3.4 kg/hp
AUDIA8 (D4/4H)Facelift 20134.2 TDI V8 clean diesel (Stage 2)520 hp
255 hp/t
190 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp
AUDIA8 (D4/4H)Facelift 20134.2 TDI V8 clean diesel (Stage 1)462 hp
226 hp/t
169 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
AUDIA8 (D4/4H)Facelift 20134.2 TDI V8 clean diesel385 hp
189 hp/t
141 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA8 (D4/4H)Facelift 20134.2 TDI V8 clean diesel (Stage 3)597 hp
1,108 km
689 mi
AUDIA8 (D4/4H)Facelift 20134.2 TDI V8 clean diesel (Stage 2)520 hp
1,108 km
689 mi
AUDIA8 (D4/4H)Facelift 20134.2 TDI V8 clean diesel (Stage 1)462 hp
1,108 km
689 mi
AUDIA8 (D4/4H)Facelift 20134.2 TDI V8 clean diesel385 hp
1,108 km
689 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIA8 (D4/4H)Facelift 20134.2 TDI V8 clean diesel (Stage 3)597 hp
597 hp
445 kW
3.6 s
295 km/h
183 mph
AUDIA8 (D4/4H)Facelift 20134.2 TDI V8 clean diesel (Stage 2)520 hp
520 hp
388 kW
3.9 s
284 km/h
176 mph
AUDIA8 (D4/4H)Facelift 20134.2 TDI V8 clean diesel (Stage 1)462 hp
462 hp
345 kW
4.2 s
274 km/h
170 mph
AUDIA8 (D4/4H)Facelift 20134.2 TDI V8 clean diesel385 hp
385 hp
287 kW
4.7 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
AUDIA8 (D4/4H)Facelift 20134.2 TDI V8 clean diesel (Stage 3)597 hp
Power
597 hp
445 kW
0-100 km/h3.6 s
Top speed
295 km/h
183 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
490 L
17.3 cu ft
Length
5,135 mm
202.2 in
Height
1,460 mm
57.5 in
AUDIA8 (D4/4H)Facelift 20134.2 TDI V8 clean diesel (Stage 2)520 hp
Power
520 hp
388 kW
0-100 km/h3.9 s
Top speed
284 km/h
176 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
490 L
17.3 cu ft
Length
5,135 mm
202.2 in
Height
1,460 mm
57.5 in
AUDIA8 (D4/4H)Facelift 20134.2 TDI V8 clean diesel (Stage 1)462 hp
Power
462 hp
345 kW
0-100 km/h4.2 s
Top speed
274 km/h
170 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
490 L
17.3 cu ft
Length
5,135 mm
202.2 in
Height
1,460 mm
57.5 in
AUDIA8 (D4/4H)Facelift 20134.2 TDI V8 clean diesel385 hp
Power
385 hp
287 kW
0-100 km/h4.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
490 L
17.3 cu ft
Length
5,135 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)Facelift 20134.2 TDI V8 clean diesel (Stage 3)597 hp
Power
597 hp
445 kW
0-100 km/h3.6 s
Top speed
295 km/h
183 mph
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK
AUDIA8 (D4/4H)Facelift 20134.2 TDI V8 clean diesel (Stage 2)520 hp
Power
520 hp
388 kW
0-100 km/h3.9 s
Top speed
284 km/h
176 mph
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK
AUDIA8 (D4/4H)Facelift 20134.2 TDI V8 clean diesel (Stage 1)462 hp
Power
462 hp
345 kW
0-100 km/h4.2 s
Top speed
274 km/h
170 mph
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK
AUDIA8 (D4/4H)Facelift 20134.2 TDI V8 clean diesel385 hp
Power
385 hp
287 kW
0-100 km/h4.7 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 A8 (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 4.2 TDI V8 clean diesel (Stage 3) 597 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)Facelift 20134.2 TDI V8 clean diesel (Stage 3)597 hp
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK
3.6 s
AUDIA8 (D4/4H)Facelift 20134.2 TDI V8 clean diesel (Stage 2)520 hp
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK
3.9 s
AUDIA8 (D4/4H)Facelift 20134.2 TDI V8 clean diesel (Stage 1)462 hp
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK
4.2 s
AUDIA8 (D4/4H)Facelift 20134.2 TDI V8 clean diesel385 hp
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK
4.7 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
AUDIA8 (D4/4H)Facelift 20134.2 TDI V8 clean diesel (Stage 3)597 hp
293 hp/t
218 kW/t
3.4 kg/hp
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK
AUDIA8 (D4/4H)Facelift 20134.2 TDI V8 clean diesel (Stage 2)520 hp
255 hp/t
190 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK
AUDIA8 (D4/4H)Facelift 20134.2 TDI V8 clean diesel (Stage 1)462 hp
226 hp/t
169 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK
AUDIA8 (D4/4H)Facelift 20134.2 TDI V8 clean diesel385 hp
189 hp/t
141 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA8 (D4/4H)Facelift 20134.2 TDI V8 clean diesel (Stage 3)597 hpAUDIA8 (D4/4H)Facelift 20134.2 TDI V8 clean diesel (Stage 2)520 hpAUDIA8 (D4/4H)Facelift 20134.2 TDI V8 clean diesel (Stage 1)462 hpAUDIA8 (D4/4H)Facelift 20134.2 TDI V8 clean diesel385 hp
Power
597 hp
445 kW
520 hp
388 kW
462 hp
345 kW
385 hp
287 kW
Torque
1,360 Nm
1,003 lb-ft
1,190 Nm
878 lb-ft
1,063 Nm
784 lb-ft
850 Nm
627 lb-ft
Acceleration
3.6 s
3.9 s
4.2 s
4.7 s
Top speed
295 km/h
183 mph
284 km/h
176 mph
274 km/h
170 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
2,040 kg
4,497 lb
2,040 kg
4,497 lb
2,040 kg
4,497 lb
2,040 kg
4,497 lb
Fuel consumption
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
490 L
17.3 cu ft
Length
5,135 mm
202.2 in
Height
1,460 mm
57.5 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
490 L
17.3 cu ft
Length
5,135 mm
202.2 in
Height
1,460 mm
57.5 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
490 L
17.3 cu ft
Length
5,135 mm
202.2 in
Height
1,460 mm
57.5 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
490 L
17.3 cu ft
Length
5,135 mm
202.2 in
Height
1,460 mm
57.5 in
Range score
1,108 km
689 mi
1,108 km
689 mi
1,108 km
689 mi
1,108 km
689 mi
CO2 score
194 g/km
194 g/km
194 g/km
194 g/km
Trunk score
490 L
17.3 cu ft
490 L
17.3 cu ft
490 L
17.3 cu ft
490 L
17.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
293 hp/t
218 kW/t
3.4 kg/hp
255 hp/t
190 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp
226 hp/t
169 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
189 hp/t
141 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp
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Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleAUDI A8 (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 4.2 TDI V8 clean diesel (Stage 3) 597 hpAUDI A8 (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 4.2 TDI V8 clean diesel (Stage 2) 520 hpAUDI A8 (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 4.2 TDI V8 clean diesel (Stage 1) 462 hpAUDI A8 (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 4.2 TDI V8 clean diesel 385 hp
Consumption7.4 L/100 km31.8 mpg US38.2 mpg UK7.4 L/100 km31.8 mpg US38.2 mpg UK7.4 L/100 km31.8 mpg US38.2 mpg UK7.4 L/100 km31.8 mpg US38.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.95 LC100 km12.95 LC100 km12.95 LC100 km12.95 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi20.84 LC100 mi20.84 LC100 mi20.84 LC100 mi20.84 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,110 L293 US gal244 UK gal1,110 L293 US gal244 UK gal1,110 L293 US gal244 UK gal1,110 L293 US gal244 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,943 LC/year1,943 LC/year1,943 LC/year1,943 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A8 (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 4.2 TDI V8 clean diesel (Stage 3) 597 hp

  • Has 77 hp more
  • Has 170 Nm more
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 11 km/h (7 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 38 hp/t better power-to-weight

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

Cons

  • Highest CO2 emissions

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