Car comparison

AUDI A8 (D5) 50 TDI V6vsAUDI A8L (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)

50 TDI V6

286 hp2967 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2017-2019
VS

AUDI A8L (D5)

50 TDI V6

286 hp2967 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2019-2021

Comparison overview

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Best choices

AUDI A8 (D5) 50 TDI V6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    286 hp
    213 kW
  • Highest torque
    600 Nm
    443 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,975 kg
    4,354 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    145 hp/t
    108 kW/t
    6.9 kg/hp
  • 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
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    152 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,241 km
    771 mi
  • Largest trunk
    505 L
  • Best overall score
    70/100
  • Best performance score
    67/100
  • Best economy score
    91/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA8 (D5)50 TDI V6AUDIA8L (D5)50 TDI V6
Power
286hp213kW
286hp213kW
Torque
600Nm443lb-ft
600Nm443lb-ft
Curb weight
1,975kg4,354lb
2,000kg4,409lb
Gross weight
2,690kg5,930lb
2,700kg5,952lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
62.8s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
63.3s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.9s
5.9s
0-200 km/h
18.9s
Calculated
18.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.6s
Calculated
5.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.9s
Calculated
13.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
145hp/t108kW/t66hp/1000 lb
Calculated
143hp/t107kW/t65hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
304Nm/t203lb-ft/ton
Calculated
300Nm/t201lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,241km771mi
Calculated
1,200km746mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,967cc181cu in
2,967cc181cu in
Length
5,172mm204in
5,302mm209in
Width
1,945mm77in
1,945mm77in
Height
1,473mm58in
1,485mm58in
Wheelbase
2,998mm118in
3,128mm123in
Front track
1,644mm65in
1,644mm65in
Rear track
1,633mm64in
1,633mm64in
Trunk volume
505L
505L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
72L
72L
CO2 emissions
152g/km
159g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI A8 (D5) 50 TDI V6AUDI A8L (D5) 50 TDI V6PowerTorque
  • AUDI A8 (D5) 50 TDI V6: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A8L (D5) 50 TDI V6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA8 (D5)50 TDI V63,750-4,000 rpm1,250-3,250 rpm4,250 rpm
AUDIA8L (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)50 TDI V6AUDIA8L (D5)50 TDI V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.6 s
5.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.9 s
5.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
18.9 s
18.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 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
6.3 s
6.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.2 s
9.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.8 s
11.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.9 s
13.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
173 km/h
108 mph
173 km/h
107 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA8 (D5)50 TDI V6
286 hp
213 kW
AUDIA8L (D5)50 TDI V6
286 hp
213 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA8 (D5)50 TDI V6
600 Nm
443 lb-ft
AUDIA8L (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)50 TDI V6
1,975 kg
4,354 lb
AUDIA8L (D5)50 TDI V6
2,000 kg
4,409 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)50 TDI V6
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIA8L (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)50 TDI V65.9 s
AUDIA8L (D5)50 TDI V65.9 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)50 TDI V6
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
AUDIA8L (D5)50 TDI V6
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 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 (D5)50 TDI V6
145 hp/t
108 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
AUDIA8L (D5)50 TDI V6
143 hp/t
107 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA8 (D5)50 TDI V6
1,241 km
771 mi
AUDIA8L (D5)50 TDI V6
1,200 km
746 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIA8 (D5)50 TDI V6
286 hp
213 kW
5.9 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIA8L (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)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
AUDIA8L (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
5,302 mm
208.7 in
Height
1,485 mm
58.5 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 (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
AUDIA8L (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
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 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)50 TDI V6
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
5.9 s
AUDIA8L (D5)50 TDI V6
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 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)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
AUDIA8L (D5)50 TDI V6
143 hp/t
107 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA8 (D5)50 TDI V6AUDIA8L (D5)50 TDI V6
Power
286 hp
213 kW
286 hp
213 kW
Torque
600 Nm
443 lb-ft
600 Nm
443 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.9 s
5.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,975 kg
4,354 lb
2,000 kg
4,409 lb
Fuel consumption
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
Practicality
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
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
505 L
17.8 cu ft
Length
5,302 mm
208.7 in
Height
1,485 mm
58.5 in
Range score
1,241 km
771 mi
1,200 km
746 mi
CO2 score
152 g/km
159 g/km
Trunk score
505 L
17.8 cu ft
505 L
17.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
145 hp/t
108 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
143 hp/t
107 kW/t
7.0 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) 50 TDI V6AUDI A8L (D5) 50 TDI V6
Consumption5.8 L/100 km40.6 mpg US48.7 mpg UK6 L/100 km39.2 mpg US47.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.15 LC100 km10.50 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi16.33 LC100 mi16.90 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used870 L230 US gal191 UK gal900 L238 US gal198 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,523 LC/year1,575 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A8 (D5) 50 TDI V6

  • Is 25 kg lighter
  • Uses 0.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 2 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 41 km (26 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 7 g/km less CO2

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

AUDI A8L (D5) 50 TDI V6

No measurable advantages in the available data.

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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