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AUDI A8L (D4/4H) · Facelift 2013 4.0 TFSI V8vsAUDI A8 (D4/4H) · Facelift 2013 4.2 TDI V8 clean diesel

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

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AUDI A8L (D4/4H) · Facelift 2013

4.0 TFSI V8

435 hp3993 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2013-2017
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Comparison overview

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AUDI A8L (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 4.0 TFSI V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.6 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    435 hp
    324 kW
  • Lightest
    1,975 kg
    4,354 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    220 hp/t
    164 kW/t
    4.5 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    520 L
  • Best overall score
    78/100
  • Best performance score
    78/100
  • Best practicality score
    77/100

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

  • 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
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    194 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,108 km
    689 mi
  • Best economy score
    87/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA8L (D4/4H)Facelift 20134.0 TFSI V8AUDIA8 (D4/4H)Facelift 20134.2 TDI V8 clean diesel
Power
435hp324kW
385hp287kW
Torque
600Nm443lb-ft
850Nm627lb-ft
Curb weight
1,975kg4,354lb
2,040kg4,497lb
Gross weight
2,625kg5,787lb
2,705kg5,964lb
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
45.4s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
48.7s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.6s
4.7s
0-200 km/h
13.8s
Calculated
14.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.4s
Calculated
4.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.2L/100 km25.6mpg US30.7mpg UK
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
12.8L/100 km18.4mpg US22.1mpg UK
9.4L/100 km25mpg US30.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.5s
Calculated
12.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
220hp/t164kW/t100hp/1000 lb
Calculated
189hp/t141kW/t86hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
304Nm/t203lb-ft/ton
Calculated
417Nm/t279lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
891km554mi
Calculated
1,108km689mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,993cc244cu in
4,134cc252cu in
Length
5,265mm207in
5,135mm202in
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
520L
490L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
82L
82L
CO2 emissions
216g/km
194g/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 4.0 TFSI V8AUDI A8 (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 4.2 TDI V8 clean dieselPowerTorque
  • AUDI A8L (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 4.0 TFSI V8: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A8 (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 4.2 TDI V8 clean diesel: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)Facelift 20134.0 TFSI V85,100-6,000 rpm1,500-5,000 rpm6,250 rpm
AUDIA8 (D4/4H)Facelift 20134.2 TDI V8 clean diesel3,750 rpm2,000-2,750 rpm4,000 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA8L (D4/4H)Facelift 20134.0 TFSI V8AUDIA8 (D4/4H)Facelift 20134.2 TDI V8 clean diesel
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.4 s
4.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.6 s
4.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
13.8 s
14.4 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
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
5.6 s
5.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.3 s
8.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.6 s
10.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.5 s
12.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
191 km/h
119 mph
188 km/h
117 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)Facelift 20134.0 TFSI V8
435 hp
324 kW
AUDIA8 (D4/4H)Facelift 20134.2 TDI V8 clean diesel
385 hp
287 kW

AUDI A8L (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 4.0 TFSI V8 has 50 hp more than AUDI A8 (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 4.2 TDI V8 clean diesel.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI A8 (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 4.2 TDI V8 clean diesel and AUDI A8L (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 4.0 TFSI V8: 50 hp (37 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)Facelift 20134.0 TFSI V8
600 Nm
443 lb-ft
AUDIA8 (D4/4H)Facelift 20134.2 TDI V8 clean diesel
850 Nm
627 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)Facelift 20134.0 TFSI V8
1,975 kg
4,354 lb
AUDIA8 (D4/4H)Facelift 20134.2 TDI V8 clean diesel
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
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)Facelift 20134.0 TFSI V8
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIA8 (D4/4H)Facelift 20134.2 TDI V8 clean diesel
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 20134.0 TFSI V84.6 s
AUDIA8 (D4/4H)Facelift 20134.2 TDI V8 clean diesel4.7 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A8L (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 4.0 TFSI V8 and AUDI A8 (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 4.2 TDI V8 clean diesel: 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
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)Facelift 20134.0 TFSI V8
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 mpg UK
AUDIA8 (D4/4H)Facelift 20134.2 TDI V8 clean diesel
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI A8 (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 4.2 TDI V8 clean diesel and AUDI A8L (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 4.0 TFSI V8: 1.8 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)Facelift 20134.0 TFSI V8
220 hp/t
164 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
AUDIA8 (D4/4H)Facelift 20134.2 TDI V8 clean diesel
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
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)Facelift 20134.0 TFSI V8
891 km
554 mi
AUDIA8 (D4/4H)Facelift 20134.2 TDI V8 clean diesel
1,108 km
689 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)Facelift 20134.0 TFSI V8
435 hp
324 kW
4.6 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
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

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 20134.0 TFSI V8
Power
435 hp
324 kW
0-100 km/h4.6 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)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

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 20134.0 TFSI V8
Power
435 hp
324 kW
0-100 km/h4.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 mpg UK
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

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
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)Facelift 20134.0 TFSI V8
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 mpg UK
4.6 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

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 20134.0 TFSI V8
220 hp/t
164 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 mpg UK
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA8L (D4/4H)Facelift 20134.0 TFSI V8AUDIA8 (D4/4H)Facelift 20134.2 TDI V8 clean diesel
Power
435 hp
324 kW
385 hp
287 kW
Torque
600 Nm
443 lb-ft
850 Nm
627 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.6 s
4.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,975 kg
4,354 lb
2,040 kg
4,497 lb
Fuel consumption
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 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
490 L
17.3 cu ft
Length
5,135 mm
202.2 in
Height
1,460 mm
57.5 in
Range score
891 km
554 mi
1,108 km
689 mi
CO2 score
216 g/km
194 g/km
Trunk score
520 L
18.4 cu ft
490 L
17.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
220 hp/t
164 kW/t
4.5 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 A8L (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 4.0 TFSI V8AUDI A8 (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 4.2 TDI V8 clean diesel
Consumption9.2 L/100 km25.6 mpg US30.7 mpg UK7.4 L/100 km31.8 mpg US38.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.10 LC100 km12.95 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi25.91 LC100 mi20.84 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,380 L365 US gal304 UK gal1,110 L293 US gal244 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,415 LC/year1,943 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A8L (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 4.0 TFSI V8

  • Has 50 hp more
  • Is 65 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 32 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 30 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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

  • Has 250 Nm more
  • Uses 1.8 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 217 km (135 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 22 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

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

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