Car comparison

AUDI A8 (D5) 55 TFSI V6vsFord Taurus VII EcoBoost 325 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 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2017-2019
VS

Ford Taurus VII

EcoBoost 325 V6

329 hp2694 ccGasolineFWDManualTwin-turboSedan2015-2018

Comparison overview

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AUDI A8 (D5) 55 TFSI V6

  • 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
  • Best power-to-weight
    177 hp/t
    132 kW/t
    5.6 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.8 L/100 km
    30.2 mpg US
    36.2 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    923 km
    574 mi
  • Best overall score
    71/100
  • Best performance score
    69/100
  • Best economy score
    86/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA8 (D5)55 TFSI V6FordTaurus VIIEcoBoost 325 V6
Power
340hp254kW
329hp245kW
Torque
500Nm369lb-ft
475Nm350lb-ft
Curb weight
1,920kg4,233lb
1,875kg4,134lb
Gross weight
2,680kg5,908lb
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Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
234 km/h
145 mph
To 99% top speed
58.7s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
60.8s99% target: 232 km/h / 144 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.6s
6.9s
0-200 km/h
17.2s
Calculated
24.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.4s
Calculated
6.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
9.2L/100 km25.6mpg US30.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
10.3L/100 km22.8mpg US27.4mpg UK
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Fuel consumption highway
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
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Quarter mile
13.6s
Calculated
14.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
177hp/t132kW/t80hp/1000 lb
Calculated
175hp/t131kW/t80hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
260Nm/t174lb-ft/ton
Calculated
253Nm/t170lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
923km574mi
Calculated
696km432mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,995cc183cu in
2,694cc164cu in
Length
5,172mm204in
4,996mm197in
Width
1,945mm77in
1,878mm74in
Height
1,473mm58in
1,503mm59in
Wheelbase
2,998mm118in
2,949mm116in
Front track
1,644mm65in
1,608mm63in
Rear track
1,633mm64in
1,618mm64in
Ground clearance-
133mm5in
Trunk volume
505L
534L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
72L
64L
CO2 emissions
178g/km
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Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI A8 (D5) 55 TFSI V6Ford Taurus VII EcoBoost 325 V6PowerTorque
  • AUDI A8 (D5) 55 TFSI V6: Power / Torque
  • Ford Taurus VII EcoBoost 325 V6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA8 (D5)55 TFSI V65,000-6,400 rpm1,370-4,500 rpm6,650 rpm
FordTaurus VIIEcoBoost 325 V65,500 rpm2,500-4,500 rpm5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA8 (D5)55 TFSI V6FordTaurus VIIEcoBoost 325 V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.4 s
6.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.6 s
6.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
17.2 s
24.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
234 km/h
145 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.1 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.0 s
9.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.5 s
12.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.6 s
14.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
178 km/h
111 mph
162 km/h
100 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA8 (D5)55 TFSI V6
340 hp
254 kW
FordTaurus VIIEcoBoost 325 V6
329 hp
245 kW

AUDI A8 (D5) 55 TFSI V6 has 11 hp more than Ford Taurus VII EcoBoost 325 V6.

The biggest power difference is between Ford Taurus VII EcoBoost 325 V6 and AUDI A8 (D5) 55 TFSI V6: 11 hp (8 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA8 (D5)55 TFSI V6
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
FordTaurus VIIEcoBoost 325 V6
475 Nm
350 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA8 (D5)55 TFSI V6
1,920 kg
4,233 lb
FordTaurus VIIEcoBoost 325 V6
1,875 kg
4,134 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 V6
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
FordTaurus VIIEcoBoost 325 V6
234 km/h
145 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 V65.6 s
FordTaurus VIIEcoBoost 325 V66.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A8 (D5) 55 TFSI V6 and Ford Taurus VII EcoBoost 325 V6: 1.3 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 V6
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK
FordTaurus VIIEcoBoost 325 V6
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI A8 (D5) 55 TFSI V6 and Ford Taurus VII EcoBoost 325 V6: 1.4 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)55 TFSI V6
177 hp/t
132 kW/t
5.6 kg/hp
FordTaurus VIIEcoBoost 325 V6
175 hp/t
131 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA8 (D5)55 TFSI V6
923 km
574 mi
FordTaurus VIIEcoBoost 325 V6
696 km
432 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIA8 (D5)55 TFSI V6
340 hp
254 kW
5.6 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
FordTaurus VIIEcoBoost 325 V6
329 hp
245 kW
6.9 s
234 km/h
145 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 V6
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
FordTaurus VIIEcoBoost 325 V6
Power
329 hp
245 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
234 km/h
145 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
534 L
18.9 cu ft
Length
4,996 mm
196.7 in
Height
1,503 mm
59.2 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 V6
Power
340 hp
254 kW
0-100 km/h5.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK
FordTaurus VIIEcoBoost 325 V6
Power
329 hp
245 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
234 km/h
145 mph
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 mpg UK

AUDI A8 (D5) 55 TFSI 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)55 TFSI V6
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK
5.6 s
FordTaurus VIIEcoBoost 325 V6
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 mpg UK
6.9 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)55 TFSI V6
177 hp/t
132 kW/t
5.6 kg/hp
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK
FordTaurus VIIEcoBoost 325 V6
175 hp/t
131 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA8 (D5)55 TFSI V6FordTaurus VIIEcoBoost 325 V6
Power
340 hp
254 kW
329 hp
245 kW
Torque
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
475 Nm
350 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.6 s
6.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
234 km/h
145 mph
Lightness
1,920 kg
4,233 lb
1,875 kg
4,134 lb
Fuel consumption
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 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
534 L
18.9 cu ft
Length
4,996 mm
196.7 in
Height
1,503 mm
59.2 in
Range score
923 km
574 mi
696 km
432 mi
CO2 score
178 g/km
-
Trunk score
505 L
17.8 cu ft
534 L
18.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
177 hp/t
132 kW/t
5.6 kg/hp
175 hp/t
131 kW/t
5.7 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 V6Ford Taurus VII EcoBoost 325 V6
Consumption7.8 L/100 km30.2 mpg US36.2 mpg UK9.2 L/100 km25.6 mpg US30.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km13.65 LC100 km16.10 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi21.97 LC100 mi25.91 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,170 L309 US gal257 UK gal1,380 L365 US gal304 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,048 LC/year2,415 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A8 (D5) 55 TFSI V6

  • Has 11 hp more
  • Has 25 Nm more
  • Is 1.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 31 km/h (19 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 2 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 227 km (141 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

Ford Taurus VII EcoBoost 325 V6

  • Is 45 kg lighter
  • Has 29 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed

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