Car comparison

AUDI A8 (D5) 60 TDI V8vsAUDI A8L (D3/4E) · Facelift 2005 6.0 W12

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

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AUDI A8 (D5)

60 TDI V8

435 hp3956 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTwin-turboSedan2019-2020
VS

AUDI A8L (D3/4E) · Facelift 2005

6.0 W12

450 hp5998 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan2005-2007

Comparison overview

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AUDI A8 (D5) 60 TDI V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Highest torque
    900 Nm
    664 lb-ft
  • 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
    79/100
  • Best performance score
    81/100
  • Best economy score
    87/100
  • Best practicality score
    76/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA8 (D5)60 TDI V8AUDIA8L (D3/4E)Facelift 20056.0 W12
Power
435hp324kW
450hp336kW
Torque
900Nm664lb-ft
580Nm428lb-ft
Curb weight
2,190kg4,828lb
1,995kg4,398lb
Gross weight
2,900kg6,393lb
2,545kg5,611lb
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
45.2s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
51.0s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.4s
5.2s
0-200 km/h
13.4s
Calculated
15.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.2s
Calculated
5.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
13.6L/100 km17.3mpg US20.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8.6L/100 km27.4mpg US32.8mpg UK
20.1L/100 km11.7mpg US14.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
9.8L/100 km24mpg US28.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.3s
Calculated
13.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
199hp/t148kW/t90hp/1000 lb
Calculated
226hp/t168kW/t102hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
411Nm/t275lb-ft/ton
Calculated
291Nm/t195lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,139km708mi
Calculated
662km411mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,956cc241cu in
5,998cc366cu in
Length
5,172mm204in
5,192mm204in
Width
1,945mm77in
1,894mm75in
Height
1,473mm58in
1,455mm57in
Wheelbase
2,998mm118in
3,074mm121in
Front track
1,644mm65in
1,619mm64in
Rear track
1,633mm64in
1,605mm63in
Trunk volume
505L
500L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
82L
90L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI A8 (D5) 60 TDI V8AUDI A8L (D3/4E) Facelift 2005 6.0 W12PowerTorque
  • AUDI A8 (D5) 60 TDI V8: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A8L (D3/4E) Facelift 2005 6.0 W12: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA8 (D5)60 TDI V83,750-4,750 rpm1,250-3,250 rpm5,000 rpm
AUDIA8L (D3/4E)Facelift 20056.0 W126,200 rpm4,000-4,700 rpm6,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA8 (D5)60 TDI V8AUDIA8L (D3/4E)Facelift 20056.0 W12
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.2 s
5.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.4 s
5.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
13.4 s
15.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
5.5 s
6.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.2 s
8.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.4 s
11.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.3 s
13.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
192 km/h
120 mph
184 km/h
115 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA8 (D5)60 TDI V8
435 hp
324 kW
AUDIA8L (D3/4E)Facelift 20056.0 W12
450 hp
336 kW

AUDI A8L (D3/4E) Facelift 2005 6.0 W12 has 15 hp more than AUDI A8 (D5) 60 TDI V8.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI A8 (D5) 60 TDI V8 and AUDI A8L (D3/4E) Facelift 2005 6.0 W12: 15 hp (11 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA8 (D5)60 TDI V8
900 Nm
664 lb-ft
AUDIA8L (D3/4E)Facelift 20056.0 W12
580 Nm
428 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
2,190 kg
4,828 lb
AUDIA8L (D3/4E)Facelift 20056.0 W12
1,995 kg
4,398 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
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIA8L (D3/4E)Facelift 20056.0 W12
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)60 TDI V84.4 s
AUDIA8L (D3/4E)Facelift 20056.0 W125.2 s

Although AUDI A8L (D3/4E) Facelift 2005 6.0 W12 has more power, AUDI A8 (D5) 60 TDI V8 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A8 (D5) 60 TDI V8 and AUDI A8L (D3/4E) Facelift 2005 6.0 W12: 0.8 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
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
AUDIA8L (D3/4E)Facelift 20056.0 W12
13.6 L/100 km
17.3 mpg US
20.8 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI A8 (D5) 60 TDI V8 and AUDI A8L (D3/4E) Facelift 2005 6.0 W12: 6.4 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)60 TDI V8
199 hp/t
148 kW/t
5.0 kg/hp
AUDIA8L (D3/4E)Facelift 20056.0 W12
226 hp/t
168 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA8 (D5)60 TDI V8
1,139 km
708 mi
AUDIA8L (D3/4E)Facelift 20056.0 W12
662 km
411 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIA8 (D5)60 TDI V8
435 hp
324 kW
4.4 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIA8L (D3/4E)Facelift 20056.0 W12
450 hp
336 kW
5.2 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
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
AUDIA8L (D3/4E)Facelift 20056.0 W12
Power
450 hp
336 kW
0-100 km/h5.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
5,192 mm
204.4 in
Height
1,455 mm
57.3 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
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
AUDIA8L (D3/4E)Facelift 20056.0 W12
Power
450 hp
336 kW
0-100 km/h5.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
13.6 L/100 km
17.3 mpg US
20.8 mpg UK

AUDI A8 (D5) 60 TDI V8 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
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
4.4 s
AUDIA8L (D3/4E)Facelift 20056.0 W12
13.6 L/100 km
17.3 mpg US
20.8 mpg UK
5.2 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
199 hp/t
148 kW/t
5.0 kg/hp
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
AUDIA8L (D3/4E)Facelift 20056.0 W12
226 hp/t
168 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
13.6 L/100 km
17.3 mpg US
20.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA8 (D5)60 TDI V8AUDIA8L (D3/4E)Facelift 20056.0 W12
Power
435 hp
324 kW
450 hp
336 kW
Torque
900 Nm
664 lb-ft
580 Nm
428 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.4 s
5.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
2,190 kg
4,828 lb
1,995 kg
4,398 lb
Fuel consumption
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
13.6 L/100 km
17.3 mpg US
20.8 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
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
5,192 mm
204.4 in
Height
1,455 mm
57.3 in
Range score
1,139 km
708 mi
662 km
411 mi
Trunk score
505 L
17.8 cu ft
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
199 hp/t
148 kW/t
5.0 kg/hp
226 hp/t
168 kW/t
4.4 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) 60 TDI V8AUDI A8L (D3/4E) Facelift 2005 6.0 W12
Consumption7.2 L/100 km32.7 mpg US39.2 mpg UK13.6 L/100 km17.3 mpg US20.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.60 LC100 km23.80 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi20.28 LC100 mi38.30 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,080 L285 US gal238 UK gal2,040 L539 US gal449 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,890 LC/year3,570 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A8 (D5) 60 TDI V8

  • Has 320 Nm more
  • Is 0.8 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 6.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 477 km (296 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 5 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest

AUDI A8L (D3/4E) Facelift 2005 6.0 W12

  • Has 15 hp more
  • Is 195 kg lighter
  • Has 27 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk

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