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AUDI A8 (D5) · Facelift 2021 55 TFSI V6 · Stage 3vsAUDI A8 (D5) · Facelift 2021 55 TFSI V6 · Stage 2vsAUDI A8 (D5) · Facelift 2021 55 TFSI V6 · Stage 1vsAUDI A8 (D5) · Facelift 2021 55 TFSI V6

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AUDI A8 (D5) · Facelift 2021

55 TFSI V6 (Stage 3)

510 hp2995 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2021-present
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AUDI A8 (D5) · Facelift 2021

55 TFSI V6 (Stage 2)

442 hp2995 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2021-present
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AUDI A8 (D5) · Facelift 2021

55 TFSI V6 (Stage 1)

401 hp2995 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2021-present
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AUDI A8 (D5) · Facelift 2021

55 TFSI V6

340 hp2995 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2021-present

Comparison overview

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Best choices

AUDI A8 (D5) Facelift 2021 55 TFSI V6 (Stage 3) 510 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    325 km/h
    202 mph
  • Most powerful
    510 hp
    380 kW
  • Highest torque
    775 Nm
    572 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,960 kg
    4,321 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    260 hp/t
    194 kW/t
    3.8 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
    6.6 L/100 km
    35.6 mpg US
    42.8 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    988 km
    614 mi
  • Largest trunk
    505 L
  • Best overall score
    86/100
  • Best performance score
    90/100
  • Best economy score
    85/100
  • Best practicality score
    76/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA8 (D5)Facelift 202155 TFSI V6 (Stage 3)510 hpAUDIA8 (D5)Facelift 202155 TFSI V6 (Stage 2)442 hpAUDIA8 (D5)Facelift 202155 TFSI V6 (Stage 1)401 hpAUDIA8 (D5)Facelift 202155 TFSI V6340 hp
Power
510hp380kW+170 hp
442hp330kW+102 hp
401hp299kW+61 hp
340hp254kW
Torque
775Nm572lb-ft+275 Nm
675Nm498lb-ft+175 Nm
610Nm450lb-ft+110 Nm
500Nm369lb-ft
Curb weight
1,960kg4,321lb
1,960kg4,321lb
1,960kg4,321lb
1,960kg4,321lb
Gross weight
2,710kg5,975lb
2,710kg5,975lb
2,710kg5,975lb
2,710kg5,975lb
Top speed
325 km/h
202 mph
+60 km/h
309 km/h
192 mph
+44 km/h
299 km/h
186 mph
+34 km/h
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
51.4s99% target: 322 km/h / 200 mph-7.1 s
Calculated
55.8s99% target: 306 km/h / 190 mph-2.7 s
Calculated
58.7s99% target: 296 km/h / 184 mph+0.2 s
Calculated
58.5s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.4s-1.3 s
4.8s-0.8 s
5.1s-0.5 s
5.6s
0-200 km/h
11.1s-6.1 s
Calculated
12.7s-4.5 s
Calculated
13.9s-3.3 s
Calculated
17.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.2s-1.2 s
Calculated
4.6s-0.8 s
Calculated
4.8s-0.5 s
Calculated
5.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.3L/100 km28.3mpg US34.0mpg UK
8.3L/100 km28.3mpg US34.0mpg UK
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
11.3L/100 km20.8mpg US25.0mpg UK
11.3L/100 km20.8mpg US25.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
11.9s-1.6 s
Calculated
12.5s-1.1 s
Calculated
12.9s-0.7 s
Calculated
13.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
260hp/t194kW/t118hp/1000 lb
Calculated
226hp/t168kW/t102hp/1000 lb
Calculated
205hp/t153kW/t93hp/1000 lb
Calculated
173hp/t129kW/t79hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
395Nm/t265lb-ft/ton
Calculated
344Nm/t230lb-ft/ton
Calculated
311Nm/t208lb-ft/ton
Calculated
255Nm/t171lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
988km614mi
Calculated
988km614mi
Calculated
988km614mi
Calculated
988km614mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,995cc183cu in
2,995cc183cu in
2,995cc183cu in
2,995cc183cu 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 55 TFSI V6 (Stage 3) 510 hpAUDI A8 (D5) Facelift 2021 55 TFSI V6 (Stage 2) 442 hpAUDI A8 (D5) Facelift 2021 55 TFSI V6 (Stage 1) 401 hpAUDI A8 (D5) Facelift 2021 55 TFSI V6 340 hpPowerTorque
  • AUDI A8 (D5) Facelift 2021 55 TFSI V6 (Stage 3) 510 hp: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A8 (D5) Facelift 2021 55 TFSI V6 (Stage 2) 442 hp: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A8 (D5) Facelift 2021 55 TFSI V6 (Stage 1) 401 hp: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A8 (D5) Facelift 2021 55 TFSI V6 340 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA8 (D5)Facelift 202155 TFSI V6 (Stage 3)510 hp5,000-6,400 rpm1,370-4,500 rpm6,650 rpm
AUDIA8 (D5)Facelift 202155 TFSI V6 (Stage 2)442 hp5,000-6,400 rpm1,370-4,500 rpm6,650 rpm
AUDIA8 (D5)Facelift 202155 TFSI V6 (Stage 1)401 hp5,000-6,400 rpm1,370-4,500 rpm6,650 rpm
AUDIA8 (D5)Facelift 202155 TFSI V6340 hp5,000-6,400 rpm1,370-4,500 rpm6,650 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA8 (D5)Facelift 202155 TFSI V6 (Stage 3)510 hpAUDIA8 (D5)Facelift 202155 TFSI V6 (Stage 2)442 hpAUDIA8 (D5)Facelift 202155 TFSI V6 (Stage 1)401 hpAUDIA8 (D5)Facelift 202155 TFSI V6340 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.2 s
4.6 s
4.8 s
5.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.4 s
4.8 s
5.1 s
5.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
11.1 s
12.7 s
13.9 s
17.2 s
0-200 mph
0-322 km/h
51.8 s
-
-
-
Top speed
325 km/h
202 mph
309 km/h
192 mph
299 km/h
186 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 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
5.9 s
6.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.1 s
8.4 s
8.6 s
9.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.2 s
10.7 s
11.0 s
11.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.9 s
12.5 s
12.9 s
13.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
209 km/h
130 mph
199 km/h
123 mph
192 km/h
119 mph
178 km/h
111 mph

Power comparison

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

AUDI A8 (D5) Facelift 2021 55 TFSI V6 (Stage 3) 510 hp has 170 hp more than AUDI A8 (D5) Facelift 2021 55 TFSI V6 340 hp.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI A8 (D5) Facelift 2021 55 TFSI V6 340 hp and AUDI A8 (D5) Facelift 2021 55 TFSI V6 (Stage 3) 510 hp: 170 hp (127 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

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 55 TFSI V6 (Stage 3) 510 hp and AUDI A8 (D5) Facelift 2021 55 TFSI V6 340 hp: 1.3 s.

The closest cars by acceleration are AUDI A8 (D5) Facelift 2021 55 TFSI V6 (Stage 2) 442 hp and AUDI A8 (D5) Facelift 2021 55 TFSI V6 (Stage 1) 401 hp, separated by only 0.3 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)Facelift 202155 TFSI V6 (Stage 3)510 hp
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK
AUDIA8 (D5)Facelift 202155 TFSI V6 (Stage 2)442 hp
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK
AUDIA8 (D5)Facelift 202155 TFSI V6 (Stage 1)401 hp
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK
AUDIA8 (D5)Facelift 202155 TFSI V6340 hp
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)Facelift 202155 TFSI V6 (Stage 3)510 hp
260 hp/t
194 kW/t
3.8 kg/hp
AUDIA8 (D5)Facelift 202155 TFSI V6 (Stage 2)442 hp
226 hp/t
168 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
AUDIA8 (D5)Facelift 202155 TFSI V6 (Stage 1)401 hp
205 hp/t
153 kW/t
4.9 kg/hp
AUDIA8 (D5)Facelift 202155 TFSI V6340 hp
173 hp/t
129 kW/t
5.8 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 202155 TFSI V6 (Stage 3)510 hp
510 hp
380 kW
4.4 s
325 km/h
202 mph
AUDIA8 (D5)Facelift 202155 TFSI V6 (Stage 2)442 hp
442 hp
330 kW
4.8 s
309 km/h
192 mph
AUDIA8 (D5)Facelift 202155 TFSI V6 (Stage 1)401 hp
401 hp
299 kW
5.1 s
299 km/h
186 mph
AUDIA8 (D5)Facelift 202155 TFSI V6340 hp
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)Facelift 202155 TFSI V6 (Stage 3)510 hp
Power
510 hp
380 kW
0-100 km/h4.4 s
Top speed
325 km/h
202 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 202155 TFSI V6 (Stage 2)442 hp
Power
442 hp
330 kW
0-100 km/h4.8 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 202155 TFSI V6 (Stage 1)401 hp
Power
401 hp
299 kW
0-100 km/h5.1 s
Top speed
299 km/h
186 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 202155 TFSI V6340 hp
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)Facelift 202155 TFSI V6 (Stage 3)510 hp
Power
510 hp
380 kW
0-100 km/h4.4 s
Top speed
325 km/h
202 mph
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK
AUDIA8 (D5)Facelift 202155 TFSI V6 (Stage 2)442 hp
Power
442 hp
330 kW
0-100 km/h4.8 s
Top speed
309 km/h
192 mph
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK
AUDIA8 (D5)Facelift 202155 TFSI V6 (Stage 1)401 hp
Power
401 hp
299 kW
0-100 km/h5.1 s
Top speed
299 km/h
186 mph
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK
AUDIA8 (D5)Facelift 202155 TFSI V6340 hp
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) Facelift 2021 55 TFSI V6 (Stage 3) 510 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 202155 TFSI V6 (Stage 3)510 hp
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK
4.4 s
AUDIA8 (D5)Facelift 202155 TFSI V6 (Stage 2)442 hp
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK
4.8 s
AUDIA8 (D5)Facelift 202155 TFSI V6 (Stage 1)401 hp
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK
5.1 s
AUDIA8 (D5)Facelift 202155 TFSI V6340 hp
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)Facelift 202155 TFSI V6 (Stage 3)510 hp
260 hp/t
194 kW/t
3.8 kg/hp
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK
AUDIA8 (D5)Facelift 202155 TFSI V6 (Stage 2)442 hp
226 hp/t
168 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK
AUDIA8 (D5)Facelift 202155 TFSI V6 (Stage 1)401 hp
205 hp/t
153 kW/t
4.9 kg/hp
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK
AUDIA8 (D5)Facelift 202155 TFSI V6340 hp
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)Facelift 202155 TFSI V6 (Stage 3)510 hpAUDIA8 (D5)Facelift 202155 TFSI V6 (Stage 2)442 hpAUDIA8 (D5)Facelift 202155 TFSI V6 (Stage 1)401 hpAUDIA8 (D5)Facelift 202155 TFSI V6340 hp
Power
510 hp
380 kW
442 hp
330 kW
401 hp
299 kW
340 hp
254 kW
Torque
775 Nm
572 lb-ft
675 Nm
498 lb-ft
610 Nm
450 lb-ft
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.4 s
4.8 s
5.1 s
5.6 s
Top speed
325 km/h
202 mph
309 km/h
192 mph
299 km/h
186 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,960 kg
4,321 lb
1,960 kg
4,321 lb
1,960 kg
4,321 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
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
5,190 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
988 km
614 mi
988 km
614 mi
988 km
614 mi
988 km
614 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
260 hp/t
194 kW/t
3.8 kg/hp
226 hp/t
168 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
205 hp/t
153 kW/t
4.9 kg/hp
173 hp/t
129 kW/t
5.8 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 55 TFSI V6 (Stage 3) 510 hpAUDI A8 (D5) Facelift 2021 55 TFSI V6 (Stage 2) 442 hpAUDI A8 (D5) Facelift 2021 55 TFSI V6 (Stage 1) 401 hpAUDI A8 (D5) Facelift 2021 55 TFSI V6 340 hp
Consumption8.3 L/100 km28.3 mpg US34 mpg UK8.3 L/100 km28.3 mpg US34 mpg UK8.3 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 km14.53 LC100 km14.53 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi23.38 LC100 mi23.38 LC100 mi23.38 LC100 mi23.38 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,245 L329 US gal274 UK gal1,245 L329 US gal274 UK gal1,245 L329 US gal274 UK gal1,245 L329 US gal274 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,179 LC/year2,179 LC/year2,179 LC/year2,179 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A8 (D5) Facelift 2021 55 TFSI V6 (Stage 3) 510 hp

  • Has 68 hp more
  • Has 100 Nm more
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 16 km/h (10 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 35 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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