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AUDI A8 (D4/4H) · Facelift 2013 4.2 TDI V8 clean dieselvsAUDI A8L (D3/4E) · Facelift 2005 4.2 FSI V8

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

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AUDI A8L (D3/4E) · Facelift 2005

4.2 FSI V8

350 hp4163 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan2006-2007

Comparison overview

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AUDI A8 (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 4.2 TDI V8 clean diesel

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.7 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
  • 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
  • Best estimated range
    1,108 km
    689 mi
  • Best overall score
    77/100
  • Best performance score
    78/100
  • Best economy score
    87/100
  • Best practicality score
    76/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA8 (D4/4H)Facelift 20134.2 TDI V8 clean dieselAUDIA8L (D3/4E)Facelift 20054.2 FSI V8
Power
385hp287kW
350hp261kW
Torque
850Nm627lb-ft
440Nm325lb-ft
Curb weight
2,040kg4,497lb
1,850kg4,079lb
Gross weight
2,705kg5,964lb
2,450kg5,401lb
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
48.7s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
63.7s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.7s
6.3s
0-200 km/h
14.4s
Calculated
19.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.5s
Calculated
6.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
10.9L/100 km21.6mpg US25.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
9.4L/100 km25mpg US30.1mpg UK
15.7L/100 km15mpg US18.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
8.2L/100 km28.7mpg US34.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.6s
Calculated
14.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
189hp/t141kW/t86hp/1000 lb
Calculated
189hp/t141kW/t86hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
417Nm/t279lb-ft/ton
Calculated
238Nm/t159lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,108km689mi
Calculated
826km513mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,134cc252cu in
4,163cc254cu in
Length
5,135mm202in
5,192mm204in
Width
1,949mm77in
1,894mm75in
Height
1,460mm57in
1,455mm57in
Wheelbase
2,992mm118in
3,074mm121in
Front track
1,644mm65in
1,629mm64in
Rear track
1,635mm64in
1,615mm64in
Trunk volume
490L
500L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
82L
90L
CO2 emissions
194g/km
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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 dieselAUDI A8L (D3/4E) Facelift 2005 4.2 FSI V8PowerTorque
  • AUDI A8 (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 4.2 TDI V8 clean diesel: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A8L (D3/4E) Facelift 2005 4.2 FSI V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA8 (D4/4H)Facelift 20134.2 TDI V8 clean diesel3,750 rpm2,000-2,750 rpm4,000 rpm
AUDIA8L (D3/4E)Facelift 20054.2 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)Facelift 20134.2 TDI V8 clean dieselAUDIA8L (D3/4E)Facelift 20054.2 FSI V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.5 s
6.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.7 s
6.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
14.4 s
19.1 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
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
5.7 s
6.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.4 s
9.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.7 s
12.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.6 s
14.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
188 km/h
117 mph
173 km/h
107 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
385 hp
287 kW
AUDIA8L (D3/4E)Facelift 20054.2 FSI V8
350 hp
261 kW

AUDI A8 (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 4.2 TDI V8 clean diesel has 35 hp more than AUDI A8L (D3/4E) Facelift 2005 4.2 FSI V8.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI A8L (D3/4E) Facelift 2005 4.2 FSI V8 and AUDI A8 (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 4.2 TDI V8 clean diesel: 35 hp (26 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
850 Nm
627 lb-ft
AUDIA8L (D3/4E)Facelift 20054.2 FSI V8
440 Nm
325 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
2,040 kg
4,497 lb
AUDIA8L (D3/4E)Facelift 20054.2 FSI V8
1,850 kg
4,079 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
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIA8L (D3/4E)Facelift 20054.2 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)Facelift 20134.2 TDI V8 clean diesel4.7 s
AUDIA8L (D3/4E)Facelift 20054.2 FSI V86.3 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A8 (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 4.2 TDI V8 clean diesel and AUDI A8L (D3/4E) Facelift 2005 4.2 FSI V8: 1.6 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA8 (D4/4H)Facelift 20134.2 TDI V8 clean diesel
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK
AUDIA8L (D3/4E)Facelift 20054.2 FSI V8
10.9 L/100 km
21.6 mpg US
25.9 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI A8 (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 4.2 TDI V8 clean diesel and AUDI A8L (D3/4E) Facelift 2005 4.2 FSI V8: 3.5 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)Facelift 20134.2 TDI V8 clean diesel
189 hp/t
141 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp
AUDIA8L (D3/4E)Facelift 20054.2 FSI V8
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
1,108 km
689 mi
AUDIA8L (D3/4E)Facelift 20054.2 FSI V8
826 km
513 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
385 hp
287 kW
4.7 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIA8L (D3/4E)Facelift 20054.2 FSI V8
350 hp
261 kW
6.3 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
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
AUDIA8L (D3/4E)Facelift 20054.2 FSI V8
Power
350 hp
261 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
5,192 mm
204.4 in
Height
1,455 mm
57.3 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
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
AUDIA8L (D3/4E)Facelift 20054.2 FSI V8
Power
350 hp
261 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
10.9 L/100 km
21.6 mpg US
25.9 mpg UK

AUDI A8 (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 4.2 TDI 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)Facelift 20134.2 TDI V8 clean diesel
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK
4.7 s
AUDIA8L (D3/4E)Facelift 20054.2 FSI V8
10.9 L/100 km
21.6 mpg US
25.9 mpg UK
6.3 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
189 hp/t
141 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK
AUDIA8L (D3/4E)Facelift 20054.2 FSI V8
189 hp/t
141 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp
10.9 L/100 km
21.6 mpg US
25.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA8 (D4/4H)Facelift 20134.2 TDI V8 clean dieselAUDIA8L (D3/4E)Facelift 20054.2 FSI V8
Power
385 hp
287 kW
350 hp
261 kW
Torque
850 Nm
627 lb-ft
440 Nm
325 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.7 s
6.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
2,040 kg
4,497 lb
1,850 kg
4,079 lb
Fuel consumption
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK
10.9 L/100 km
21.6 mpg US
25.9 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
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
5,192 mm
204.4 in
Height
1,455 mm
57.3 in
Range score
1,108 km
689 mi
826 km
513 mi
CO2 score
194 g/km
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Trunk score
490 L
17.3 cu ft
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
189 hp/t
141 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp
189 hp/t
141 kW/t
5.3 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) Facelift 2013 4.2 TDI V8 clean dieselAUDI A8L (D3/4E) Facelift 2005 4.2 FSI V8
Consumption7.4 L/100 km31.8 mpg US38.2 mpg UK10.9 L/100 km21.6 mpg US25.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.95 LC100 km19.08 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi20.84 LC100 mi30.70 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,110 L293 US gal244 UK gal1,635 L432 US gal360 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,943 LC/year2,861 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A8 (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 4.2 TDI V8 clean diesel

  • Has 35 hp more
  • Has 410 Nm more
  • Is 1.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 3.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 282 km (175 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

AUDI A8L (D3/4E) Facelift 2005 4.2 FSI V8

  • Is 190 kg lighter
  • Has 0 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 10 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption

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