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AUDI A8 (D5) 60 TDI V8 · Stage 3vsAUDI A8 (D5) 60 TDI V8 · Stage 2vsAUDI A8 (D5) 60 TDI V8 · Stage 1vsAUDI A8 (D5) 60 TDI V8

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AUDI A8 (D5)

60 TDI V8

435 hp3956 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTwin-turboSedan2019-2020

Comparison overview

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Best choices

AUDI A8 (D5) 60 TDI V8 (Stage 3) 674 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    3.3 s
  • Fastest top speed
    345 km/h
    214 mph
  • Most powerful
    674 hp
    503 kW
  • Highest torque
    1,440 Nm
    1,062 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    2,190 kg
    4,828 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    308 hp/t
    230 kW/t
    3.2 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.2 L/100 km
    32.7 mpg US
    39.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    8.6 L/100 km
    27.4 mpg US
    32.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.4 L/100 km
    36.8 mpg US
    44.1 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,139 km
    708 mi
  • Largest trunk
    505 L
  • Best overall score
    87/100
  • Best performance score
    92/100
  • Best economy score
    87/100
  • Best practicality score
    76/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA8 (D5)60 TDI V8 (Stage 3)674 hpAUDIA8 (D5)60 TDI V8 (Stage 2)587 hpAUDIA8 (D5)60 TDI V8 (Stage 1)522 hpAUDIA8 (D5)60 TDI V8435 hp
Power
674hp503kW+239 hp
587hp438kW+152 hp
522hp389kW+87 hp
435hp324kW
Torque
1,440Nm1,062lb-ft+540 Nm
1,260Nm929lb-ft+360 Nm
1,125Nm830lb-ft+225 Nm
900Nm664lb-ft
Curb weight
2,190kg4,828lb
2,190kg4,828lb
2,190kg4,828lb
2,190kg4,828lb
Gross weight
2,900kg6,393lb
2,900kg6,393lb
2,900kg6,393lb
2,900kg6,393lb
Top speed
345 km/h
214 mph
+80 km/h
328 km/h
204 mph
+63 km/h
315 km/h
196 mph
+50 km/h
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
40.2s99% target: 342 km/h / 212 mph-5.0 s
Calculated
44.0s99% target: 325 km/h / 202 mph-1.2 s
Calculated
47.1s99% target: 312 km/h / 194 mph+2.0 s
Calculated
45.2s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.3s-1.1 s
3.7s-0.8 s
3.9s-0.5 s
4.4s
0-200 km/h
8.1s-5.3 s
Calculated
9.3s-4.1 s
Calculated
10.3s-3.1 s
Calculated
13.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.2s-1.0 s
Calculated
3.5s-0.7 s
Calculated
3.8s-0.4 s
Calculated
4.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8.6L/100 km27.4mpg US32.8mpg UK
8.6L/100 km27.4mpg US32.8mpg UK
8.6L/100 km27.4mpg US32.8mpg UK
8.6L/100 km27.4mpg US32.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
Quarter mile
10.6s-1.7 s
Calculated
11.1s-1.2 s
Calculated
11.5s-0.8 s
Calculated
12.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
308hp/t230kW/t140hp/1000 lb
Calculated
268hp/t200kW/t122hp/1000 lb
Calculated
238hp/t178kW/t108hp/1000 lb
Calculated
199hp/t148kW/t90hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
658Nm/t440lb-ft/ton
Calculated
575Nm/t385lb-ft/ton
Calculated
514Nm/t344lb-ft/ton
Calculated
411Nm/t275lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,139km708mi
Calculated
1,139km708mi
Calculated
1,139km708mi
Calculated
1,139km708mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,956cc241cu in
3,956cc241cu in
3,956cc241cu in
3,956cc241cu in
Length
5,172mm204in
5,172mm204in
5,172mm204in
5,172mm204in
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
1,644mm65in
1,644mm65in
1,644mm65in
1,644mm65in
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

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

Dyno simulation

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

AUDI A8 (D5) 60 TDI V8 (Stage 3) 674 hpAUDI A8 (D5) 60 TDI V8 (Stage 2) 587 hpAUDI A8 (D5) 60 TDI V8 (Stage 1) 522 hpAUDI A8 (D5) 60 TDI V8 435 hpPowerTorque
  • AUDI A8 (D5) 60 TDI V8 (Stage 3) 674 hp: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A8 (D5) 60 TDI V8 (Stage 2) 587 hp: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A8 (D5) 60 TDI V8 (Stage 1) 522 hp: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A8 (D5) 60 TDI V8 435 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA8 (D5)60 TDI V8 (Stage 3)674 hp3,750-4,750 rpm1,250-3,250 rpm5,000 rpm
AUDIA8 (D5)60 TDI V8 (Stage 2)587 hp3,750-4,750 rpm1,250-3,250 rpm5,000 rpm
AUDIA8 (D5)60 TDI V8 (Stage 1)522 hp3,750-4,750 rpm1,250-3,250 rpm5,000 rpm
AUDIA8 (D5)60 TDI V8435 hp3,750-4,750 rpm1,250-3,250 rpm5,000 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA8 (D5)60 TDI V8 (Stage 3)674 hpAUDIA8 (D5)60 TDI V8 (Stage 2)587 hpAUDIA8 (D5)60 TDI V8 (Stage 1)522 hpAUDIA8 (D5)60 TDI V8435 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.2 s
3.5 s
3.8 s
4.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
3.3 s
3.7 s
3.9 s
4.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
8.1 s
9.3 s
10.3 s
13.4 s
0-200 mph
0-322 km/h
24.1 s
38.1 s
-
-
Top speed
345 km/h
214 mph
328 km/h
204 mph
315 km/h
196 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.0 s
2.1 s
2.1 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
4.9 s
5.1 s
5.3 s
5.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.2 s
7.5 s
7.7 s
8.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
9.0 s
9.5 s
9.8 s
10.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
10.6 s
11.1 s
11.5 s
12.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
235 km/h
146 mph
222 km/h
138 mph
213 km/h
132 mph
192 km/h
120 mph

Power comparison

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

AUDI A8 (D5) 60 TDI V8 (Stage 3) 674 hp has 239 hp more than AUDI A8 (D5) 60 TDI V8 435 hp.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI A8 (D5) 60 TDI V8 435 hp and AUDI A8 (D5) 60 TDI V8 (Stage 3) 674 hp: 239 hp (178 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA8 (D5)60 TDI V8 (Stage 3)674 hp
1,440 Nm
1,062 lb-ft
AUDIA8 (D5)60 TDI V8 (Stage 2)587 hp
1,260 Nm
929 lb-ft
AUDIA8 (D5)60 TDI V8 (Stage 1)522 hp
1,125 Nm
830 lb-ft
AUDIA8 (D5)60 TDI V8435 hp
900 Nm
664 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA8 (D5)60 TDI V8 (Stage 3)674 hp
2,190 kg
4,828 lb
AUDIA8 (D5)60 TDI V8 (Stage 2)587 hp
2,190 kg
4,828 lb
AUDIA8 (D5)60 TDI V8 (Stage 1)522 hp
2,190 kg
4,828 lb
AUDIA8 (D5)60 TDI V8435 hp
2,190 kg
4,828 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)60 TDI V8 (Stage 3)674 hp
345 km/h
214 mph
AUDIA8 (D5)60 TDI V8 (Stage 2)587 hp
328 km/h
204 mph
AUDIA8 (D5)60 TDI V8 (Stage 1)522 hp
315 km/h
196 mph
AUDIA8 (D5)60 TDI V8435 hp
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

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A8 (D5) 60 TDI V8 (Stage 3) 674 hp and AUDI A8 (D5) 60 TDI V8 435 hp: 1.1 s.

The closest cars by acceleration are AUDI A8 (D5) 60 TDI V8 (Stage 2) 587 hp and AUDI A8 (D5) 60 TDI V8 (Stage 1) 522 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)60 TDI V8 (Stage 3)674 hp
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
AUDIA8 (D5)60 TDI V8 (Stage 2)587 hp
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
AUDIA8 (D5)60 TDI V8 (Stage 1)522 hp
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
AUDIA8 (D5)60 TDI V8435 hp
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 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)60 TDI V8 (Stage 3)674 hp
308 hp/t
230 kW/t
3.2 kg/hp
AUDIA8 (D5)60 TDI V8 (Stage 2)587 hp
268 hp/t
200 kW/t
3.7 kg/hp
AUDIA8 (D5)60 TDI V8 (Stage 1)522 hp
238 hp/t
178 kW/t
4.2 kg/hp
AUDIA8 (D5)60 TDI V8435 hp
199 hp/t
148 kW/t
5.0 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)60 TDI V8 (Stage 3)674 hp
674 hp
503 kW
3.3 s
345 km/h
214 mph
AUDIA8 (D5)60 TDI V8 (Stage 2)587 hp
587 hp
438 kW
3.7 s
328 km/h
204 mph
AUDIA8 (D5)60 TDI V8 (Stage 1)522 hp
522 hp
389 kW
3.9 s
315 km/h
196 mph
AUDIA8 (D5)60 TDI V8435 hp
435 hp
324 kW
4.4 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)60 TDI V8 (Stage 3)674 hp
Power
674 hp
503 kW
0-100 km/h3.3 s
Top speed
345 km/h
214 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)60 TDI V8 (Stage 2)587 hp
Power
587 hp
438 kW
0-100 km/h3.7 s
Top speed
328 km/h
204 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)60 TDI V8 (Stage 1)522 hp
Power
522 hp
389 kW
0-100 km/h3.9 s
Top speed
315 km/h
196 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)60 TDI V8435 hp
Power
435 hp
324 kW
0-100 km/h4.4 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

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)60 TDI V8 (Stage 3)674 hp
Power
674 hp
503 kW
0-100 km/h3.3 s
Top speed
345 km/h
214 mph
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
AUDIA8 (D5)60 TDI V8 (Stage 2)587 hp
Power
587 hp
438 kW
0-100 km/h3.7 s
Top speed
328 km/h
204 mph
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
AUDIA8 (D5)60 TDI V8 (Stage 1)522 hp
Power
522 hp
389 kW
0-100 km/h3.9 s
Top speed
315 km/h
196 mph
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
AUDIA8 (D5)60 TDI V8435 hp
Power
435 hp
324 kW
0-100 km/h4.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK

AUDI A8 (D5) 60 TDI V8 (Stage 3) 674 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)60 TDI V8 (Stage 3)674 hp
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
3.3 s
AUDIA8 (D5)60 TDI V8 (Stage 2)587 hp
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
3.7 s
AUDIA8 (D5)60 TDI V8 (Stage 1)522 hp
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
3.9 s
AUDIA8 (D5)60 TDI V8435 hp
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
4.4 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)60 TDI V8 (Stage 3)674 hp
308 hp/t
230 kW/t
3.2 kg/hp
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
AUDIA8 (D5)60 TDI V8 (Stage 2)587 hp
268 hp/t
200 kW/t
3.7 kg/hp
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
AUDIA8 (D5)60 TDI V8 (Stage 1)522 hp
238 hp/t
178 kW/t
4.2 kg/hp
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
AUDIA8 (D5)60 TDI V8435 hp
199 hp/t
148 kW/t
5.0 kg/hp
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA8 (D5)60 TDI V8 (Stage 3)674 hpAUDIA8 (D5)60 TDI V8 (Stage 2)587 hpAUDIA8 (D5)60 TDI V8 (Stage 1)522 hpAUDIA8 (D5)60 TDI V8435 hp
Power
674 hp
503 kW
587 hp
438 kW
522 hp
389 kW
435 hp
324 kW
Torque
1,440 Nm
1,062 lb-ft
1,260 Nm
929 lb-ft
1,125 Nm
830 lb-ft
900 Nm
664 lb-ft
Acceleration
3.3 s
3.7 s
3.9 s
4.4 s
Top speed
345 km/h
214 mph
328 km/h
204 mph
315 km/h
196 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
2,190 kg
4,828 lb
2,190 kg
4,828 lb
2,190 kg
4,828 lb
2,190 kg
4,828 lb
Fuel consumption
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 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
5,172 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
5,172 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
5,172 mm
203.6 in
Height
1,473 mm
58.0 in
Range score
1,139 km
708 mi
1,139 km
708 mi
1,139 km
708 mi
1,139 km
708 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
308 hp/t
230 kW/t
3.2 kg/hp
268 hp/t
200 kW/t
3.7 kg/hp
238 hp/t
178 kW/t
4.2 kg/hp
199 hp/t
148 kW/t
5.0 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score
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.

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleAUDI A8 (D5) 60 TDI V8 (Stage 3) 674 hpAUDI A8 (D5) 60 TDI V8 (Stage 2) 587 hpAUDI A8 (D5) 60 TDI V8 (Stage 1) 522 hpAUDI A8 (D5) 60 TDI V8 435 hp
Consumption7.2 L/100 km32.7 mpg US39.2 mpg UK7.2 L/100 km32.7 mpg US39.2 mpg UK7.2 L/100 km32.7 mpg US39.2 mpg UK7.2 L/100 km32.7 mpg US39.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.60 LC100 km12.60 LC100 km12.60 LC100 km12.60 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi20.28 LC100 mi20.28 LC100 mi20.28 LC100 mi20.28 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,080 L285 US gal238 UK gal1,080 L285 US gal238 UK gal1,080 L285 US gal238 UK gal1,080 L285 US gal238 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,890 LC/year1,890 LC/year1,890 LC/year1,890 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A8 (D5) 60 TDI V8 (Stage 3) 674 hp

  • Has 87 hp more
  • Has 180 Nm more
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 17 km/h (11 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 40 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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