Car comparison

AUDI A8 (D5) 50 TDI V6vsTesla Model 3 Long Range 75 kWh

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

New comparison

AUDI A8 (D5)

50 TDI V6

286 hp2967 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2017-2019
VS

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

AUDI A8 (D5) 50 TDI V6

  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Highest torque
    600 Nm
    443 lb-ft
  • Largest trunk
    505 L
  • Best overall score
    70/100
  • Best performance score
    67/100
  • Best economy score
    91/100
  • Best practicality score
    76/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA8 (D5)50 TDI V6TeslaModel 3Long Range 75 kWh
Power
286hp213kW
287hp214kW
Torque
600Nm443lb-ft
450Nm332lb-ft
Curb weight
1,975kg4,354lb
1,741kg3,838lb
Gross weight
2,690kg5,930lb
2,178kg4,802lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
62.8s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
45.8s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.9s
5.3s
0-200 km/h
18.9s
Calculated
17.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.6s
Calculated
5.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption city
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
13.9s
Calculated
13.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
145hp/t108kW/t66hp/1000 lb
Calculated
165hp/t123kW/t75hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
304Nm/t203lb-ft/ton
Calculated
258Nm/t173lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,241km771mi
Calculated
-
Displacement
2,967cc181cu in
-
Length
5,172mm204in
4,694mm185in
Width
1,945mm77in
1,849mm73in
Height
1,473mm58in
1,443mm57in
Wheelbase
2,998mm118in
2,875mm113in
Front track
1,644mm65in
1,580mm62in
Rear track
1,633mm64in
1,580mm62in
Ground clearance-
140mm6in
Trunk volume
505L
425L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
72L
-
CO2 emissions
152g/km
-

Performance charts

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA8 (D5)50 TDI V6TeslaModel 3Long Range 75 kWh
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.6 s
5.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.9 s
5.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
18.9 s
17.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.3 s
6.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.2 s
8.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.8 s
11.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.9 s
13.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
173 km/h
108 mph
178 km/h
110 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
TeslaModel 3Long Range 75 kWh
287 hp
214 kW

Tesla Model 3 Long Range 75 kWh has 1 hp more than AUDI A8 (D5) 50 TDI V6.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI A8 (D5) 50 TDI V6 and Tesla Model 3 Long Range 75 kWh: 1 hp (1 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
TeslaModel 3Long Range 75 kWh
450 Nm
332 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
TeslaModel 3Long Range 75 kWh
1,741 kg
3,838 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
TeslaModel 3Long Range 75 kWh
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 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
TeslaModel 3Long Range 75 kWh5.3 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Tesla Model 3 Long Range 75 kWh and AUDI A8 (D5) 50 TDI V6: 0.6 s.

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
TeslaModel 3Long Range 75 kWh
165 hp/t
123 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp

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
TeslaModel 3Long Range 75 kWh
287 hp
214 kW
5.3 s
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 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
TeslaModel 3Long Range 75 kWh
Power
287 hp
214 kW
0-100 km/h5.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
425 L
15.0 cu ft
Length
4,694 mm
184.8 in
Height
1,443 mm
56.8 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA8 (D5)50 TDI V6TeslaModel 3Long Range 75 kWh
Power
286 hp
213 kW
287 hp
214 kW
Torque
600 Nm
443 lb-ft
450 Nm
332 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.9 s
5.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Lightness
1,975 kg
4,354 lb
1,741 kg
3,838 lb
Fuel consumption
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
5,172 mm
203.6 in
Height
1,473 mm
58.0 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
425 L
15.0 cu ft
Length
4,694 mm
184.8 in
Height
1,443 mm
56.8 in
Range score
1,241 km
771 mi
-
CO2 score
152 g/km
-
Trunk score
505 L
17.8 cu ft
425 L
15.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
145 hp/t
108 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
165 hp/t
123 kW/t
6.1 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 V6
Consumption5.8 L/100 km40.6 mpg US48.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.15 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi16.33 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used870 L230 US gal191 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,523 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A8 (D5) 50 TDI V6

  • Has 150 Nm more
  • Has 20 km/h (12 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 80 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Highest torque
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

Tesla Model 3 Long Range 75 kWh

  • Has 1 hp more
  • Is 234 kg lighter
  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 20 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

Choose cars to compare

Brand
Model
Generation
Engine or modification
AUDI A8 (D5) 50 TDI V6
Tesla Model 3 Long Range 75 kWh
Compare selected cars
2 vehicles selected

Popular comparisons

50 TDI V6
50 TDI V6
VS
AUDIA8 (D5)50 TDI V6vsAUDIA8L (D5)50 TDI V6
Long Range 75 kWh
Standard Plus 54 kWh
VS
TeslaModel 3Long Range 75 kWhvsTeslaModel 3Facelift 2020Standard Plus 54 kWh
50 TDI V6
50 TDI V6
VS
AUDIA8 (D5)50 TDI V6vsAUDIA8 (D5)Facelift 202150 TDI V6
Long Range 75 kWh
60 kWh
VS
TeslaModel 3Long Range 75 kWhvsTeslaModel 3 HighlandFacelift 202360 kWh
50 TDI V6
50 TDI V6
VS
AUDIA8 (D5)50 TDI V6vsAUDIA8L (D5)Facelift 202150 TDI V6
50 TDI V6
3.0 TDI V6
VS
AUDIA8 (D5)50 TDI V6vsAUDIA8 (D4/4H)Facelift 20133.0 TDI V6
Long Range 75 kWh
50 TDI V6
VS
TeslaModel 3Long Range 75 kWhvsAUDIA6 Sedan (C8)50 TDI V6
50 TDI V6
3.0 TDI V6
VS
AUDIA8 (D5)50 TDI V6vsAUDIA8L (D4/4H)Facelift 20133.0 TDI V6
Long Range 75 kWh
E 350d
VS
TeslaModel 3Long Range 75 kWhvsMercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 350d
50 TDI V6
4.2 TDI V8
VS
AUDIA8 (D5)50 TDI V6vsAUDIA8L (D4/4H)4.2 TDI V8
Long Range 75 kWh
S 350d
VS
TeslaModel 3Long Range 75 kWhvsMercedes-BenzS-class (W222)Facelift 2017S 350d
50 TDI V6
4.2 BiTDI V8
VS
AUDIA8 (D5)50 TDI V6vsAUDIA8 (D4/4H)4.2 BiTDI V8
AUDI A8 (D5) 50 TDI V6 vs Tesla Model 3 Long Range 75 kWh - car comparison - FastVsFaster