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AUDI A8 (D5) · Facelift 2021 50 TDI V6 · Stage 3vsAUDI A8 (D5) · Facelift 2021 50 TDI V6 · Stage 2vsAUDI A8 (D5) · Facelift 2021 50 TDI V6 · Stage 1vsAUDI A8 (D5) · Facelift 2021 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

50 TDI V6 (Stage 3)

443 hp2967 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2021-present
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AUDI A8 (D5) · Facelift 2021

50 TDI V6 (Stage 2)

386 hp2967 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2021-present
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AUDI A8 (D5) · Facelift 2021

50 TDI V6 (Stage 1)

343 hp2967 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2021-present
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AUDI A8 (D5) · Facelift 2021

50 TDI V6

286 hp2967 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2021-present

Comparison overview

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Best choices

AUDI A8 (D5) Facelift 2021 50 TDI V6 (Stage 3) 443 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.5 s
  • Fastest top speed
    309 km/h
    192 mph
  • Most powerful
    443 hp
    331 kW
  • Highest torque
    960 Nm
    708 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    2,020 kg
    4,453 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    219 hp/t
    164 kW/t
    4.6 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.7 L/100 km
    35.1 mpg US
    42.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    8.8 L/100 km
    26.7 mpg US
    32.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.5 L/100 km
    42.8 mpg US
    51.4 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,224 km
    760 mi
  • Largest trunk
    505 L
  • Best overall score
    83/100
  • Best performance score
    86/100
  • Best economy score
    89/100
  • Best practicality score
    76/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA8 (D5)Facelift 202150 TDI V6 (Stage 3)443 hpAUDIA8 (D5)Facelift 202150 TDI V6 (Stage 2)386 hpAUDIA8 (D5)Facelift 202150 TDI V6 (Stage 1)343 hpAUDIA8 (D5)Facelift 202150 TDI V6286 hp
Power
443hp331kW+157 hp
386hp288kW+100 hp
343hp256kW+57 hp
286hp213kW
Torque
960Nm708lb-ft+360 Nm
840Nm620lb-ft+240 Nm
750Nm553lb-ft+150 Nm
600Nm443lb-ft
Curb weight
2,020kg4,453lb
2,020kg4,453lb
2,020kg4,453lb
2,020kg4,453lb
Gross weight
2,710kg5,975lb
2,710kg5,975lb
2,710kg5,975lb
2,710kg5,975lb
Top speed
309 km/h
192 mph
+49 km/h
294 km/h
183 mph
+34 km/h
282 km/h
175 mph
+22 km/h
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
53.2s99% target: 306 km/h / 190 mph-10.1 s
Calculated
57.1s99% target: 291 km/h / 181 mph-6.3 s
Calculated
60.2s99% target: 279 km/h / 173 mph-3.2 s
Calculated
63.3s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.5s-1.4 s
4.9s-1.0 s
5.3s-0.6 s
5.9s
0-200 km/h
12.0s-7.0 s
Calculated
13.7s-5.2 s
Calculated
15.4s-3.5 s
Calculated
18.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.3s-1.3 s
Calculated
4.7s-0.9 s
Calculated
5.0s-0.6 s
Calculated
5.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK
6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK
6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK
6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8.8L/100 km26.7mpg US32.1mpg UK
8.8L/100 km26.7mpg US32.1mpg UK
8.8L/100 km26.7mpg US32.1mpg UK
8.8L/100 km26.7mpg US32.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.2s-1.7 s
Calculated
12.7s-1.2 s
Calculated
13.2s-0.7 s
Calculated
13.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
219hp/t164kW/t100hp/1000 lb
Calculated
191hp/t143kW/t87hp/1000 lb
Calculated
170hp/t127kW/t77hp/1000 lb
Calculated
142hp/t106kW/t64hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
475Nm/t318lb-ft/ton
Calculated
416Nm/t278lb-ft/ton
Calculated
371Nm/t248lb-ft/ton
Calculated
297Nm/t199lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,224km760mi
Calculated
1,224km760mi
Calculated
1,224km760mi
Calculated
1,224km760mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,967cc181cu in
2,967cc181cu in
2,967cc181cu in
2,967cc181cu in
Length
5,190mm204in
5,190mm204in
5,190mm204in
5,190mm204in
Width
1,945mm77in
1,945mm77in
1,945mm77in
1,945mm77in
Height
1,473mm58in
1,473mm58in
1,473mm58in
1,473mm58in
Wheelbase
2,998mm118in
2,998mm118in
2,998mm118in
2,998mm118in
Front track
1,645mm65in
1,645mm65in
1,645mm65in
1,645mm65in
Rear track
1,633mm64in
1,633mm64in
1,633mm64in
1,633mm64in
Trunk volume
505L
505L
505L
505L
Doors
4
4
4
4
Seats
5
5
5
5
Fuel tank
82L
82L
82L
82L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI A8 (D5) Facelift 2021 50 TDI V6 (Stage 3) 443 hpAUDI A8 (D5) Facelift 2021 50 TDI V6 (Stage 2) 386 hpAUDI A8 (D5) Facelift 2021 50 TDI V6 (Stage 1) 343 hpAUDI A8 (D5) Facelift 2021 50 TDI V6 286 hpPowerTorque
  • AUDI A8 (D5) Facelift 2021 50 TDI V6 (Stage 3) 443 hp: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A8 (D5) Facelift 2021 50 TDI V6 (Stage 2) 386 hp: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A8 (D5) Facelift 2021 50 TDI V6 (Stage 1) 343 hp: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A8 (D5) Facelift 2021 50 TDI V6 286 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA8 (D5)Facelift 202150 TDI V6 (Stage 3)443 hp3,500-4,000 rpm1,750-3,250 rpm4,250 rpm
AUDIA8 (D5)Facelift 202150 TDI V6 (Stage 2)386 hp3,500-4,000 rpm1,750-3,250 rpm4,250 rpm
AUDIA8 (D5)Facelift 202150 TDI V6 (Stage 1)343 hp3,500-4,000 rpm1,750-3,250 rpm4,250 rpm
AUDIA8 (D5)Facelift 202150 TDI V6286 hp3,500-4,000 rpm1,750-3,250 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA8 (D5)Facelift 202150 TDI V6 (Stage 3)443 hpAUDIA8 (D5)Facelift 202150 TDI V6 (Stage 2)386 hpAUDIA8 (D5)Facelift 202150 TDI V6 (Stage 1)343 hpAUDIA8 (D5)Facelift 202150 TDI V6286 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.3 s
4.7 s
5.0 s
5.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.5 s
4.9 s
5.3 s
5.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
12.0 s
13.7 s
15.4 s
18.9 s
Top speed
309 km/h
192 mph
294 km/h
183 mph
282 km/h
175 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.3 s
2.4 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
5.6 s
5.8 s
6.0 s
6.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.2 s
8.5 s
8.8 s
9.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.4 s
10.8 s
11.2 s
11.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.2 s
12.7 s
13.2 s
13.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
202 km/h
126 mph
192 km/h
119 mph
185 km/h
115 mph
173 km/h
107 mph

Power comparison

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

AUDI A8 (D5) Facelift 2021 50 TDI V6 (Stage 3) 443 hp has 157 hp more than AUDI A8 (D5) Facelift 2021 50 TDI V6 286 hp.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI A8 (D5) Facelift 2021 50 TDI V6 286 hp and AUDI A8 (D5) Facelift 2021 50 TDI V6 (Stage 3) 443 hp: 157 hp (117 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / 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 202150 TDI V6 (Stage 3)443 hp
309 km/h
192 mph
AUDIA8 (D5)Facelift 202150 TDI V6 (Stage 2)386 hp
294 km/h
183 mph
AUDIA8 (D5)Facelift 202150 TDI V6 (Stage 1)343 hp
282 km/h
175 mph
AUDIA8 (D5)Facelift 202150 TDI V6286 hp
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

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A8 (D5) Facelift 2021 50 TDI V6 (Stage 3) 443 hp and AUDI A8 (D5) Facelift 2021 50 TDI V6 286 hp: 1.4 s.

The closest cars by acceleration are AUDI A8 (D5) Facelift 2021 50 TDI V6 (Stage 2) 386 hp and AUDI A8 (D5) Facelift 2021 50 TDI V6 (Stage 1) 343 hp, separated by only 0.4 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 202150 TDI V6 (Stage 3)443 hp
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
AUDIA8 (D5)Facelift 202150 TDI V6 (Stage 2)386 hp
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
AUDIA8 (D5)Facelift 202150 TDI V6 (Stage 1)343 hp
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
AUDIA8 (D5)Facelift 202150 TDI V6286 hp
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 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)Facelift 202150 TDI V6 (Stage 3)443 hp
219 hp/t
164 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp
AUDIA8 (D5)Facelift 202150 TDI V6 (Stage 2)386 hp
191 hp/t
143 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
AUDIA8 (D5)Facelift 202150 TDI V6 (Stage 1)343 hp
170 hp/t
127 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
AUDIA8 (D5)Facelift 202150 TDI V6286 hp
142 hp/t
106 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIA8 (D5)Facelift 202150 TDI V6 (Stage 3)443 hp
443 hp
331 kW
4.5 s
309 km/h
192 mph
AUDIA8 (D5)Facelift 202150 TDI V6 (Stage 2)386 hp
386 hp
288 kW
4.9 s
294 km/h
183 mph
AUDIA8 (D5)Facelift 202150 TDI V6 (Stage 1)343 hp
343 hp
256 kW
5.3 s
282 km/h
175 mph
AUDIA8 (D5)Facelift 202150 TDI V6286 hp
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 202150 TDI V6 (Stage 3)443 hp
Power
443 hp
331 kW
0-100 km/h4.5 s
Top speed
309 km/h
192 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)Facelift 202150 TDI V6 (Stage 2)386 hp
Power
386 hp
288 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
294 km/h
183 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)Facelift 202150 TDI V6 (Stage 1)343 hp
Power
343 hp
256 kW
0-100 km/h5.3 s
Top speed
282 km/h
175 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)Facelift 202150 TDI V6286 hp
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
5,190 mm
204.3 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 202150 TDI V6 (Stage 3)443 hp
Power
443 hp
331 kW
0-100 km/h4.5 s
Top speed
309 km/h
192 mph
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
AUDIA8 (D5)Facelift 202150 TDI V6 (Stage 2)386 hp
Power
386 hp
288 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
294 km/h
183 mph
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
AUDIA8 (D5)Facelift 202150 TDI V6 (Stage 1)343 hp
Power
343 hp
256 kW
0-100 km/h5.3 s
Top speed
282 km/h
175 mph
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
AUDIA8 (D5)Facelift 202150 TDI V6286 hp
Power
286 hp
213 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK

AUDI A8 (D5) Facelift 2021 50 TDI V6 (Stage 3) 443 hp 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 202150 TDI V6 (Stage 3)443 hp
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
4.5 s
AUDIA8 (D5)Facelift 202150 TDI V6 (Stage 2)386 hp
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
4.9 s
AUDIA8 (D5)Facelift 202150 TDI V6 (Stage 1)343 hp
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
5.3 s
AUDIA8 (D5)Facelift 202150 TDI V6286 hp
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 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 202150 TDI V6 (Stage 3)443 hp
219 hp/t
164 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
AUDIA8 (D5)Facelift 202150 TDI V6 (Stage 2)386 hp
191 hp/t
143 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
AUDIA8 (D5)Facelift 202150 TDI V6 (Stage 1)343 hp
170 hp/t
127 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
AUDIA8 (D5)Facelift 202150 TDI V6286 hp
142 hp/t
106 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA8 (D5)Facelift 202150 TDI V6 (Stage 3)443 hpAUDIA8 (D5)Facelift 202150 TDI V6 (Stage 2)386 hpAUDIA8 (D5)Facelift 202150 TDI V6 (Stage 1)343 hpAUDIA8 (D5)Facelift 202150 TDI V6286 hp
Power
443 hp
331 kW
386 hp
288 kW
343 hp
256 kW
286 hp
213 kW
Torque
960 Nm
708 lb-ft
840 Nm
620 lb-ft
750 Nm
553 lb-ft
600 Nm
443 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.5 s
4.9 s
5.3 s
5.9 s
Top speed
309 km/h
192 mph
294 km/h
183 mph
282 km/h
175 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
2,020 kg
4,453 lb
2,020 kg
4,453 lb
2,020 kg
4,453 lb
2,020 kg
4,453 lb
Fuel consumption
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 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
5,190 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
5,190 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
5,190 mm
204.3 in
Height
1,473 mm
58.0 in
Range score
1,224 km
760 mi
1,224 km
760 mi
1,224 km
760 mi
1,224 km
760 mi
Trunk score
505 L
17.8 cu ft
505 L
17.8 cu ft
505 L
17.8 cu ft
505 L
17.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
219 hp/t
164 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp
191 hp/t
143 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
170 hp/t
127 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
142 hp/t
106 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleAUDI A8 (D5) Facelift 2021 50 TDI V6 (Stage 3) 443 hpAUDI A8 (D5) Facelift 2021 50 TDI V6 (Stage 2) 386 hpAUDI A8 (D5) Facelift 2021 50 TDI V6 (Stage 1) 343 hpAUDI A8 (D5) Facelift 2021 50 TDI V6 286 hp
Consumption6.7 L/100 km35.1 mpg US42.2 mpg UK6.7 L/100 km35.1 mpg US42.2 mpg UK6.7 L/100 km35.1 mpg US42.2 mpg UK6.7 L/100 km35.1 mpg US42.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.73 LC100 km11.73 LC100 km11.73 LC100 km11.73 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi18.87 LC100 mi18.87 LC100 mi18.87 LC100 mi18.87 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,005 L265 US gal221 UK gal1,005 L265 US gal221 UK gal1,005 L265 US gal221 UK gal1,005 L265 US gal221 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,759 LC/year1,759 LC/year1,759 LC/year1,759 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A8 (D5) Facelift 2021 50 TDI V6 (Stage 3) 443 hp

  • Has 57 hp more
  • Has 120 Nm more
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 15 km/h (9 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 28 hp/t better power-to-weight

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

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