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AUDI A8 (D5) 60 TDI V8vsAUDI A8L (D4/4H) · Facelift 2013 4.2 BiTDI V8 clean diesel

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
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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
  • Most powerful
    435 hp
    324 kW
  • Highest torque
    900 Nm
    664 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    199 hp/t
    148 kW/t
    5.0 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
  • Best estimated range
    1,139 km
    708 mi
  • Best overall score
    79/100
  • Best performance score
    81/100
  • Best economy score
    87/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA8 (D5)60 TDI V8AUDIA8L (D4/4H)Facelift 20134.2 BiTDI V8 clean diesel
Power
435hp324kW
385hp287kW
Torque
900Nm664lb-ft
850Nm627lb-ft
Curb weight
2,190kg4,828lb
2,095kg4,619lb
Gross weight
2,900kg6,393lb
2,720kg5,997lb
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
51.3s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.4s
4.9s
0-200 km/h
13.4s
Calculated
15.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.2s
Calculated
4.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8.6L/100 km27.4mpg US32.8mpg UK
9.5L/100 km24.8mpg US29.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.3s
Calculated
12.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
199hp/t148kW/t90hp/1000 lb
Calculated
184hp/t137kW/t83hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
411Nm/t275lb-ft/ton
Calculated
406Nm/t271lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,139km708mi
Calculated
1,093km679mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,956cc241cu in
4,134cc252cu in
Length
5,172mm204in
5,265mm207in
Width
1,945mm77in
1,949mm77in
Height
1,473mm58in
1,471mm58in
Wheelbase
2,998mm118in
3,122mm123in
Front track
1,644mm65in
1,644mm65in
Rear track
1,633mm64in
1,635mm64in
Trunk volume
505L
520L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
82L
82L
CO2 emissions-
197g/km

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 (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 4.2 BiTDI V8 clean dieselPowerTorque
  • AUDI A8 (D5) 60 TDI V8: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A8L (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 4.2 BiTDI V8 clean diesel: 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 (D4/4H)Facelift 20134.2 BiTDI V8 clean diesel3,750 rpm2,000-2,750 rpm4,000 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA8 (D5)60 TDI V8AUDIA8L (D4/4H)Facelift 20134.2 BiTDI V8 clean diesel
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.2 s
4.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.4 s
4.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
13.4 s
15.1 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
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
5.5 s
5.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.2 s
8.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.4 s
10.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.3 s
12.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
192 km/h
120 mph
186 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 (D4/4H)Facelift 20134.2 BiTDI V8 clean diesel
385 hp
287 kW

AUDI A8 (D5) 60 TDI V8 has 50 hp more than AUDI A8L (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 4.2 BiTDI V8 clean diesel.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI A8L (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 4.2 BiTDI V8 clean diesel and AUDI A8 (D5) 60 TDI V8: 50 hp (37 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 (D4/4H)Facelift 20134.2 BiTDI V8 clean diesel
850 Nm
627 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 (D4/4H)Facelift 20134.2 BiTDI V8 clean diesel
2,095 kg
4,619 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 (D4/4H)Facelift 20134.2 BiTDI V8 clean diesel
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 (D4/4H)Facelift 20134.2 BiTDI V8 clean diesel4.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A8 (D5) 60 TDI V8 and AUDI A8L (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 4.2 BiTDI V8 clean diesel: 0.5 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 (D4/4H)Facelift 20134.2 BiTDI V8 clean diesel
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 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
199 hp/t
148 kW/t
5.0 kg/hp
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)Facelift 20134.2 BiTDI V8 clean diesel
184 hp/t
137 kW/t
5.4 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 (D4/4H)Facelift 20134.2 BiTDI V8 clean diesel
1,093 km
679 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 (D4/4H)Facelift 20134.2 BiTDI V8 clean diesel
385 hp
287 kW
4.9 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 (D4/4H)Facelift 20134.2 BiTDI V8 clean diesel
Power
385 hp
287 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
520 L
18.4 cu ft
Length
5,265 mm
207.3 in
Height
1,471 mm
57.9 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 (D4/4H)Facelift 20134.2 BiTDI V8 clean diesel
Power
385 hp
287 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 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 (D4/4H)Facelift 20134.2 BiTDI V8 clean diesel
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
4.9 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)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 (D4/4H)Facelift 20134.2 BiTDI V8 clean diesel
184 hp/t
137 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA8 (D5)60 TDI V8AUDIA8L (D4/4H)Facelift 20134.2 BiTDI V8 clean diesel
Power
435 hp
324 kW
385 hp
287 kW
Torque
900 Nm
664 lb-ft
850 Nm
627 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.4 s
4.9 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
2,095 kg
4,619 lb
Fuel consumption
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 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
520 L
18.4 cu ft
Length
5,265 mm
207.3 in
Height
1,471 mm
57.9 in
Range score
1,139 km
708 mi
1,093 km
679 mi
CO2 score
-
197 g/km
Trunk score
505 L
17.8 cu ft
520 L
18.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
199 hp/t
148 kW/t
5.0 kg/hp
184 hp/t
137 kW/t
5.4 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 (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 4.2 BiTDI V8 clean diesel
Consumption7.2 L/100 km32.7 mpg US39.2 mpg UK7.5 L/100 km31.4 mpg US37.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.60 LC100 km13.13 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi20.28 LC100 mi21.12 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,080 L285 US gal238 UK gal1,125 L297 US gal247 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,890 LC/year1,969 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A8 (D5) 60 TDI V8

  • Has 50 hp more
  • Has 50 Nm more
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 0.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 15 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 46 km (28 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

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