Car comparison

AUDI A8 (D5) · Facelift 2021 50 TDI V6vsAUDI A8L (D4/4H) · Facelift 2013 3.0 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

286 hp2967 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2021-present
VS

AUDI A8L (D4/4H) · Facelift 2013

3.0 TDI V6

262 hp2967 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2015-2017

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

AUDI A8L (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 3.0 TDI V6

  • Lightest
    1,935 kg
    4,266 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.9 L/100 km
    39.9 mpg US
    47.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.5 L/100 km
    31.4 mpg US
    37.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.0 L/100 km
    47.0 mpg US
    56.5 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,390 km
    864 mi
  • Largest trunk
    520 L
  • Best economy score
    91/100
  • Best practicality score
    77/100

AUDI A8 (D5) Facelift 2021 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
  • Best power-to-weight
    142 hp/t
    106 kW/t
    7.1 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    70/100
  • Best performance score
    67/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA8 (D5)Facelift 202150 TDI V6AUDIA8L (D4/4H)Facelift 20133.0 TDI V6
Power
286hp213kW
262hp195kW
Torque
600Nm443lb-ft
580Nm428lb-ft
Curb weight
2,020kg4,453lb
1,935kg4,266lb
Gross weight
2,710kg5,975lb
2,585kg5,699lb
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
63.3s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
66.3s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.9s
6.1s
0-200 km/h
18.9s
Calculated
19.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.6s
Calculated
5.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8.8L/100 km26.7mpg US32.1mpg UK
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.9s
Calculated
14.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
142hp/t106kW/t64hp/1000 lb
Calculated
135hp/t101kW/t61hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
297Nm/t199lb-ft/ton
Calculated
300Nm/t201lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,224km760mi
Calculated
1,390km864mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,967cc181cu in
2,967cc181cu in
Length
5,190mm204in
5,265mm207in
Width
1,945mm77in
1,949mm77in
Height
1,473mm58in
1,471mm58in
Wheelbase
2,998mm118in
3,122mm123in
Front track
1,645mm65in
1,644mm65in
Rear track
1,633mm64in
1,635mm64in
Trunk volume
505L
520L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
82L
82L
CO2 emissions-
155g/km

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 V6AUDI A8L (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 3.0 TDI V6PowerTorque
  • AUDI A8 (D5) Facelift 2021 50 TDI V6: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A8L (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 3.0 TDI V6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA8 (D5)Facelift 202150 TDI V63,500-4,000 rpm1,750-3,250 rpm4,250 rpm
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)Facelift 20133.0 TDI V64,000-4,250 rpm1,750-2,500 rpm4,500 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA8 (D5)Facelift 202150 TDI V6AUDIA8L (D4/4H)Facelift 20133.0 TDI V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.6 s
5.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.9 s
6.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
18.9 s
19.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely 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
9.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.8 s
11.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.9 s
14.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
173 km/h
107 mph
171 km/h
106 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA8 (D5)Facelift 202150 TDI V6
286 hp
213 kW
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)Facelift 20133.0 TDI V6
262 hp
195 kW

AUDI A8 (D5) Facelift 2021 50 TDI V6 has 24 hp more than AUDI A8L (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 3.0 TDI V6.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI A8L (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 3.0 TDI V6 and AUDI A8 (D5) Facelift 2021 50 TDI V6: 24 hp (18 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA8 (D5)Facelift 202150 TDI V6
600 Nm
443 lb-ft
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)Facelift 20133.0 TDI V6
580 Nm
428 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA8 (D5)Facelift 202150 TDI V6
2,020 kg
4,453 lb
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)Facelift 20133.0 TDI V6
1,935 kg
4,266 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
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)Facelift 20133.0 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 202150 TDI V65.9 s
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)Facelift 20133.0 TDI V66.1 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A8 (D5) Facelift 2021 50 TDI V6 and AUDI A8L (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 3.0 TDI V6: 0.2 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
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)Facelift 20133.0 TDI V6
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI A8L (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 3.0 TDI V6 and AUDI A8 (D5) Facelift 2021 50 TDI V6: 0.8 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
AUDIA8 (D5)Facelift 202150 TDI V6
142 hp/t
106 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)Facelift 20133.0 TDI V6
135 hp/t
101 kW/t
7.4 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA8 (D5)Facelift 202150 TDI V6
1,224 km
760 mi
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)Facelift 20133.0 TDI V6
1,390 km
864 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIA8 (D5)Facelift 202150 TDI V6
286 hp
213 kW
5.9 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)Facelift 20133.0 TDI V6
262 hp
195 kW
6.1 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
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
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)Facelift 20133.0 TDI V6
Power
262 hp
195 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 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

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
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
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)Facelift 20133.0 TDI V6
Power
262 hp
195 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK

AUDI A8 (D5) Facelift 2021 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 202150 TDI V6
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
5.9 s
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)Facelift 20133.0 TDI V6
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
6.1 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
142 hp/t
106 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)Facelift 20133.0 TDI V6
135 hp/t
101 kW/t
7.4 kg/hp
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA8 (D5)Facelift 202150 TDI V6AUDIA8L (D4/4H)Facelift 20133.0 TDI V6
Power
286 hp
213 kW
262 hp
195 kW
Torque
600 Nm
443 lb-ft
580 Nm
428 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.9 s
6.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
2,020 kg
4,453 lb
1,935 kg
4,266 lb
Fuel consumption
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 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
520 L
18.4 cu ft
Length
5,265 mm
207.3 in
Height
1,471 mm
57.9 in
Range score
1,224 km
760 mi
1,390 km
864 mi
CO2 score
-
155 g/km
Trunk score
505 L
17.8 cu ft
520 L
18.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
142 hp/t
106 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp
135 hp/t
101 kW/t
7.4 kg/hp
Overall
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 V6AUDI A8L (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 3.0 TDI V6
Consumption6.7 L/100 km35.1 mpg US42.2 mpg UK5.9 L/100 km39.9 mpg US47.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.73 LC100 km10.33 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi18.87 LC100 mi16.62 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,005 L265 US gal221 UK gal885 L234 US gal195 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,759 LC/year1,549 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A8 (D5) Facelift 2021 50 TDI V6

  • Has 24 hp more
  • Has 20 Nm more
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 6 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

AUDI A8L (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 3.0 TDI V6

  • Is 85 kg lighter
  • Uses 0.8 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 166 km (103 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 15 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power

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