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AUDI A8 (D5) · Facelift 2021 55 TFSI V6vsAUDI A8 (D5) 50 TDI V6

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

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AUDI A8 (D5) · Facelift 2021

55 TFSI V6

340 hp2995 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2021-present
VS

AUDI A8 (D5)

50 TDI V6

286 hp2967 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2017-2019

Comparison overview

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Best choices

AUDI A8 (D5) Facelift 2021 55 TFSI V6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.6 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    340 hp
    254 kW
  • Lightest
    1,960 kg
    4,321 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    173 hp/t
    129 kW/t
    5.8 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    505 L
  • Best overall score
    71/100
  • Best performance score
    69/100
  • Best practicality score
    76/100

AUDI A8 (D5) 50 TDI V6

  • Highest torque
    600 Nm
    443 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.8 L/100 km
    40.6 mpg US
    48.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.5 L/100 km
    36.2 mpg US
    43.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.5 L/100 km
    42.8 mpg US
    51.4 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,241 km
    771 mi
  • Best economy score
    91/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA8 (D5)Facelift 202155 TFSI V6AUDIA8 (D5)50 TDI V6
Power
340hp254kW
286hp213kW
Torque
500Nm369lb-ft
600Nm443lb-ft
Curb weight
1,960kg4,321lb
1,975kg4,354lb
Gross weight
2,710kg5,975lb
2,690kg5,930lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
58.5s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
62.8s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.6s
5.9s
0-200 km/h
17.2s
Calculated
18.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.4s
Calculated
5.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.3L/100 km28.3mpg US34.0mpg UK
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
11.3L/100 km20.8mpg US25.0mpg UK
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.6s
Calculated
13.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
173hp/t129kW/t79hp/1000 lb
Calculated
145hp/t108kW/t66hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
255Nm/t171lb-ft/ton
Calculated
304Nm/t203lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
988km614mi
Calculated
1,241km771mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,995cc183cu in
2,967cc181cu in
Length
5,190mm204in
5,172mm204in
Width
1,945mm77in
1,945mm77in
Height
1,473mm58in
1,473mm58in
Wheelbase
2,998mm118in
2,998mm118in
Front track
1,645mm65in
1,644mm65in
Rear track
1,633mm64in
1,633mm64in
Trunk volume
505L
505L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
82L
72L
CO2 emissions-
152g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI A8 (D5) Facelift 2021 55 TFSI V6AUDI A8 (D5) 50 TDI V6PowerTorque
  • AUDI A8 (D5) Facelift 2021 55 TFSI V6: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A8 (D5) 50 TDI V6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA8 (D5)Facelift 202155 TFSI V65,000-6,400 rpm1,370-4,500 rpm6,650 rpm
AUDIA8 (D5)50 TDI V63,750-4,000 rpm1,250-3,250 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA8 (D5)Facelift 202155 TFSI V6AUDIA8 (D5)50 TDI V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.4 s
5.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.6 s
5.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
17.2 s
18.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.1 s
6.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.0 s
9.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.5 s
11.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.6 s
13.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
178 km/h
111 mph
173 km/h
108 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA8 (D5)Facelift 202155 TFSI V6
340 hp
254 kW
AUDIA8 (D5)50 TDI V6
286 hp
213 kW

AUDI A8 (D5) Facelift 2021 55 TFSI V6 has 54 hp more than AUDI A8 (D5) 50 TDI V6.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI A8 (D5) 50 TDI V6 and AUDI A8 (D5) Facelift 2021 55 TFSI V6: 54 hp (40 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA8 (D5)Facelift 202155 TFSI V6
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
AUDIA8 (D5)50 TDI V6
600 Nm
443 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA8 (D5)Facelift 202155 TFSI V6
1,960 kg
4,321 lb
AUDIA8 (D5)50 TDI V6
1,975 kg
4,354 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 (D5)Facelift 202155 TFSI V6
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIA8 (D5)50 TDI V6
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 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 (D5)Facelift 202155 TFSI V65.6 s
AUDIA8 (D5)50 TDI V65.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A8 (D5) Facelift 2021 55 TFSI V6 and AUDI A8 (D5) 50 TDI V6: 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 (D5)Facelift 202155 TFSI V6
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK
AUDIA8 (D5)50 TDI V6
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI A8 (D5) 50 TDI V6 and AUDI A8 (D5) Facelift 2021 55 TFSI V6: 2.5 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 (D5)Facelift 202155 TFSI V6
173 hp/t
129 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
AUDIA8 (D5)50 TDI V6
145 hp/t
108 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA8 (D5)Facelift 202155 TFSI V6
988 km
614 mi
AUDIA8 (D5)50 TDI V6
1,241 km
771 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIA8 (D5)Facelift 202155 TFSI V6
340 hp
254 kW
5.6 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIA8 (D5)50 TDI V6
286 hp
213 kW
5.9 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 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 (D5)Facelift 202155 TFSI V6
Power
340 hp
254 kW
0-100 km/h5.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
505 L
17.8 cu ft
Length
5,190 mm
204.3 in
Height
1,473 mm
58.0 in
AUDIA8 (D5)50 TDI V6
Power
286 hp
213 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
505 L
17.8 cu ft
Length
5,172 mm
203.6 in
Height
1,473 mm
58.0 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 (D5)Facelift 202155 TFSI V6
Power
340 hp
254 kW
0-100 km/h5.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK
AUDIA8 (D5)50 TDI V6
Power
286 hp
213 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK

AUDI A8 (D5) 50 TDI V6 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 (D5)Facelift 202155 TFSI V6
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK
5.6 s
AUDIA8 (D5)50 TDI V6
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
5.9 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 (D5)Facelift 202155 TFSI V6
173 hp/t
129 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK
AUDIA8 (D5)50 TDI V6
145 hp/t
108 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA8 (D5)Facelift 202155 TFSI V6AUDIA8 (D5)50 TDI V6
Power
340 hp
254 kW
286 hp
213 kW
Torque
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
600 Nm
443 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.6 s
5.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,960 kg
4,321 lb
1,975 kg
4,354 lb
Fuel consumption
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
505 L
17.8 cu ft
Length
5,190 mm
204.3 in
Height
1,473 mm
58.0 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
505 L
17.8 cu ft
Length
5,172 mm
203.6 in
Height
1,473 mm
58.0 in
Range score
988 km
614 mi
1,241 km
771 mi
CO2 score
-
152 g/km
Trunk score
505 L
17.8 cu ft
505 L
17.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
173 hp/t
129 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
145 hp/t
108 kW/t
6.9 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 A8 (D5) Facelift 2021 55 TFSI V6AUDI A8 (D5) 50 TDI V6
Consumption8.3 L/100 km28.3 mpg US34 mpg UK5.8 L/100 km40.6 mpg US48.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km14.53 LC100 km10.15 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi23.38 LC100 mi16.33 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,245 L329 US gal274 UK gal870 L230 US gal191 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,179 LC/year1,523 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A8 (D5) Facelift 2021 55 TFSI V6

  • Has 54 hp more
  • Is 15 kg lighter
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 29 hp/t better power-to-weight

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

AUDI A8 (D5) 50 TDI V6

  • Has 100 Nm more
  • Uses 2.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 253 km (157 mi) more estimated range

Pros

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

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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