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

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

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AUDI A8 (D5)

55 TFSI V6

340 hp2995 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2019-2021
VS

AUDI A8 (D5) · Facelift 2021

55 TFSI V6

340 hp2995 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2021-present

Comparison overview

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AUDI A8 (D5) 55 TFSI V6 2019-2021

  • 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
  • Highest torque
    500 Nm
    369 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,920 kg
    4,233 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    177 hp/t
    132 kW/t
    5.6 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.3 L/100 km
    28.3 mpg US
    34.0 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    11.3 L/100 km
    20.8 mpg US
    25.0 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.5 L/100 km
    36.2 mpg US
    43.5 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    505 L
  • Best overall score
    71/100
  • Best performance score
    69/100
  • Best economy score
    85/100
  • Best practicality score
    76/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA8 (D5)55 TFSI V62019-2021AUDIA8 (D5)Facelift 202155 TFSI V62021-present
Power
340hp254kW
340hp254kW
Torque
500Nm369lb-ft
500Nm369lb-ft
Curb weight
1,920kg4,233lb
1,960kg4,321lb
Gross weight
2,680kg5,908lb
2,710kg5,975lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
58.7s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
58.5s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.6s
5.6s
0-200 km/h
17.2s
Calculated
17.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.4s
Calculated
5.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.3L/100 km28.3mpg US34.0mpg UK
8.3L/100 km28.3mpg US34.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
11.3L/100 km20.8mpg US25.0mpg UK
11.3L/100 km20.8mpg US25.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.6s
Calculated
13.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
177hp/t132kW/t80hp/1000 lb
Calculated
173hp/t129kW/t79hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
260Nm/t174lb-ft/ton
Calculated
255Nm/t171lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
867km539mi
Calculated
988km614mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,995cc183cu in
2,995cc183cu in
Length
5,172mm204in
5,190mm204in
Width
1,945mm77in
1,945mm77in
Height
1,473mm58in
1,473mm58in
Wheelbase
2,998mm118in
2,998mm118in
Front track
1,644mm65in
1,645mm65in
Rear track
1,633mm64in
1,633mm64in
Trunk volume
505L
505L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
72L
82L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI A8 (D5) 55 TFSI V6 2019-2021AUDI A8 (D5) Facelift 2021 55 TFSI V6 2021-presentPowerTorque
  • AUDI A8 (D5) 55 TFSI V6 2019-2021: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A8 (D5) Facelift 2021 55 TFSI V6 2021-present: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA8 (D5)55 TFSI V62019-20215,000-6,400 rpm1,370-4,500 rpm6,650 rpm
AUDIA8 (D5)Facelift 202155 TFSI V62021-present5,000-6,400 rpm1,370-4,500 rpm6,650 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA8 (D5)55 TFSI V62019-2021AUDIA8 (D5)Facelift 202155 TFSI V62021-present
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.4 s
5.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.6 s
5.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
17.2 s
17.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 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
6.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.0 s
9.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.5 s
11.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.6 s
13.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
178 km/h
111 mph
178 km/h
111 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA8 (D5)55 TFSI V62019-2021
340 hp
254 kW
AUDIA8 (D5)Facelift 202155 TFSI V62021-present
340 hp
254 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA8 (D5)55 TFSI V62019-2021
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
AUDIA8 (D5)Facelift 202155 TFSI V62021-present
500 Nm
369 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA8 (D5)55 TFSI V62019-2021
1,920 kg
4,233 lb
AUDIA8 (D5)Facelift 202155 TFSI V62021-present
1,960 kg
4,321 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)55 TFSI V62019-2021
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIA8 (D5)Facelift 202155 TFSI V62021-present
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 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)55 TFSI V62019-20215.6 s
AUDIA8 (D5)Facelift 202155 TFSI V62021-present5.6 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)55 TFSI V62019-2021
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK
AUDIA8 (D5)Facelift 202155 TFSI V62021-present
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 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)55 TFSI V62019-2021
177 hp/t
132 kW/t
5.6 kg/hp
AUDIA8 (D5)Facelift 202155 TFSI V62021-present
173 hp/t
129 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA8 (D5)55 TFSI V62019-2021
867 km
539 mi
AUDIA8 (D5)Facelift 202155 TFSI V62021-present
988 km
614 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIA8 (D5)55 TFSI V62019-2021
340 hp
254 kW
5.6 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIA8 (D5)Facelift 202155 TFSI V62021-present
340 hp
254 kW
5.6 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 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)55 TFSI V62019-2021
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
5,172 mm
203.6 in
Height
1,473 mm
58.0 in
AUDIA8 (D5)Facelift 202155 TFSI V62021-present
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

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)55 TFSI V62019-2021
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)Facelift 202155 TFSI V62021-present
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

AUDI A8 (D5) 55 TFSI V6 2019-2021 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)55 TFSI V62019-2021
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK
5.6 s
AUDIA8 (D5)Facelift 202155 TFSI V62021-present
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK
5.6 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)55 TFSI V62019-2021
177 hp/t
132 kW/t
5.6 kg/hp
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK
AUDIA8 (D5)Facelift 202155 TFSI V62021-present
173 hp/t
129 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA8 (D5)55 TFSI V62019-2021AUDIA8 (D5)Facelift 202155 TFSI V62021-present
Power
340 hp
254 kW
340 hp
254 kW
Torque
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.6 s
5.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,920 kg
4,233 lb
1,960 kg
4,321 lb
Fuel consumption
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 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
5,190 mm
204.3 in
Height
1,473 mm
58.0 in
Range score
867 km
539 mi
988 km
614 mi
Trunk score
505 L
17.8 cu ft
505 L
17.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
177 hp/t
132 kW/t
5.6 kg/hp
173 hp/t
129 kW/t
5.8 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) 55 TFSI V6 2019-2021AUDI A8 (D5) Facelift 2021 55 TFSI V6 2021-present
Consumption8.3 L/100 km28.3 mpg US34 mpg UK8.3 L/100 km28.3 mpg US34 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km14.53 LC100 km14.53 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi23.38 LC100 mi23.38 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,245 L329 US gal274 UK gal1,245 L329 US gal274 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,179 LC/year2,179 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A8 (D5) 55 TFSI V6 2019-2021

  • Is 40 kg lighter
  • Has 4 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
  • Largest trunk

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