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AUDI A8 (D5) · Facelift 2021 55 TFSI V6vsAvatr 06 EV 72.88 kWh

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

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AUDI A8 (D5) · Facelift 2021

55 TFSI V6

340 hp2995 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2021-present
VS

Avatr 06

EV 72.88 kWh

343 hpElectricRWDAutomaticSedan2025-present

Comparison overview

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Best choices

AUDI A8 (D5) Facelift 2021 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
  • Highest torque
    500 Nm
    369 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,960 kg
    4,321 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    173 hp/t
    129 kW/t
    5.8 kg/hp
  • 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)Facelift 202155 TFSI V6Avatr06EV 72.88 kWh
Power
340hp254kW
343hp256kW
Torque
500Nm369lb-ft
365Nm269lb-ft
Curb weight
1,960kg4,321lb
2,210kg4,872lb
Gross weight
2,710kg5,975lb
2,585kg5,699lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
58.5s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
52.5s99% target: 223 km/h / 138 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.6s
6.1s
0-200 km/h
17.2s
Calculated
24.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.4s
Calculated
5.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.3L/100 km28.3mpg US34.0mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption city
11.3L/100 km20.8mpg US25.0mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
13.6s
Calculated
14.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
173hp/t129kW/t79hp/1000 lb
Calculated
155hp/t116kW/t70hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
255Nm/t171lb-ft/ton
Calculated
165Nm/t111lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
988km614mi
Calculated
-
Displacement
2,995cc183cu in
-
Length
5,190mm204in
4,855mm191in
Width
1,945mm77in
1,960mm77in
Height
1,473mm58in
1,467mm58in
Wheelbase
2,998mm118in
2,940mm116in
Front track
1,645mm65in
1,668mm66in
Rear track
1,633mm64in
1,686mm66in
Trunk volume
505L
416L
Max trunk volume-
1,266L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
82L
-

Performance charts

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Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA8 (D5)Facelift 202155 TFSI V6Avatr06EV 72.88 kWh
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.4 s
5.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.6 s
6.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
17.2 s
24.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.1 s
6.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.0 s
9.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.5 s
12.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.6 s
14.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
178 km/h
111 mph
165 km/h
102 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA8 (D5)Facelift 202155 TFSI V6
340 hp
254 kW
Avatr06EV 72.88 kWh
343 hp
256 kW

Avatr 06 EV 72.88 kWh has 3 hp more than AUDI A8 (D5) Facelift 2021 55 TFSI V6.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI A8 (D5) Facelift 2021 55 TFSI V6 and Avatr 06 EV 72.88 kWh: 3 hp (2 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA8 (D5)Facelift 202155 TFSI V6
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
Avatr06EV 72.88 kWh
365 Nm
269 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA8 (D5)Facelift 202155 TFSI V6
1,960 kg
4,321 lb
Avatr06EV 72.88 kWh
2,210 kg
4,872 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 202155 TFSI V6
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Avatr06EV 72.88 kWh
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 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 202155 TFSI V65.6 s
Avatr06EV 72.88 kWh6.1 s

Although Avatr 06 EV 72.88 kWh has more power, AUDI A8 (D5) Facelift 2021 55 TFSI V6 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A8 (D5) Facelift 2021 55 TFSI V6 and Avatr 06 EV 72.88 kWh: 0.5 s.

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
173 hp/t
129 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
Avatr06EV 72.88 kWh
155 hp/t
116 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIA8 (D5)Facelift 202155 TFSI V6
340 hp
254 kW
5.6 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Avatr06EV 72.88 kWh
343 hp
256 kW
6.1 s
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 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
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
Avatr06EV 72.88 kWh
Power
343 hp
256 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
416 L
14.7 cu ft
Length
4,855 mm
191.1 in
Height
1,467 mm
57.8 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA8 (D5)Facelift 202155 TFSI V6Avatr06EV 72.88 kWh
Power
340 hp
254 kW
343 hp
256 kW
Torque
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
365 Nm
269 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.6 s
6.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Lightness
1,960 kg
4,321 lb
2,210 kg
4,872 lb
Fuel consumption
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
416 L
14.7 cu ft
Length
4,855 mm
191.1 in
Height
1,467 mm
57.8 in
Range score
988 km
614 mi
-
Trunk score
505 L
17.8 cu ft
416 L
14.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
173 hp/t
129 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
155 hp/t
116 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleAUDI A8 (D5) Facelift 2021 55 TFSI V6
Consumption8.3 L/100 km28.3 mpg US34 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km14.53 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi23.38 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,245 L329 US gal274 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,179 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A8 (D5) Facelift 2021 55 TFSI V6

  • Has 135 Nm more
  • Is 250 kg lighter
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 40 km/h (25 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 18 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 89 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power

Avatr 06 EV 72.88 kWh

  • Has 3 hp more

Pros

  • Most powerful

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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