AUDI A8 (D5)
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AUDI A8 (D5) 60 TFSI evsAUDI A8L (D4/4H) · Facelift 2013 3.0 TFSI V6
Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.
New comparisonAUDI A8L (D4/4H) · Facelift 2013
3.0 TFSI V6
Comparison overview
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AUDI A8 (D5) 60 TFSI e
- Quickest 0-100 km/h4.9 s
- Fastest top speed265 km/h165 mph Unrestricted250 km/h155 mph Restricted
- Most powerful340 hp254 kW
- Highest torque500 Nm369 lb-ft
- Lowest combined fuel consumption2.5 L/100 km94.1 mpg US113.0 mpg UK
- Lowest CO2 emissions57 g/km
- Best estimated range2,600 km1,616 mi
- Best performance score69/100
- Best economy score100/100
AUDI A8L (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 3.0 TFSI V6
- Lightest1,880 kg4,145 lb
- Best power-to-weight165 hp/t123 kW/t6.1 kg/hp
- Largest trunk520 L
- Best overall score69/100
- Best practicality score77/100
Specification comparison
| Model | AUDIA8 (D5)60 TFSI e | AUDIA8L (D4/4H)Facelift 20133.0 TFSI V6 |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 340hp254kW | 310hp231kW |
| Torque | 500Nm369lb-ft | 440Nm325lb-ft |
| Curb weight | 2,300kg5,071lb | 1,880kg4,145lb |
| Gross weight | 2,890kg6,371lb | 2,530kg5,578lb |
| Top speed | Unrestricted 265 km/h165 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph Calculated | Unrestricted 260 km/h162 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph Calculated |
| To 99% top speed | 54.8s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph Calculated | 61.3s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph Calculated |
| 0-100 km/h | 4.9s | 5.9s |
| 0-200 km/h | 15.6s Calculated | 18.6s Calculated |
| 0-60 mph | 4.7s Calculated | 5.6s Calculated |
| Fuel consumption | 2.5L/100 km94.1mpg US113.0mpg UK | 7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption city | - | 10.6L/100 km22.2mpg US26.6mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption highway | - | 6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK |
| Quarter mile | 12.9s Calculated | 13.9s Calculated |
| Power-to-weight | 148hp/t110kW/t67hp/1000 lb Calculated | 165hp/t123kW/t75hp/1000 lb Calculated |
| Torque-to-weight | 217Nm/t145lb-ft/ton Calculated | 234Nm/t157lb-ft/ton Calculated |
| Estimated range | 2,600km1,616mi Calculated | 1,038km645mi Calculated |
| Displacement | 2,995cc183cu in | 2,995cc183cu 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 | 390L | 520L |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Seats | 4 | 5 |
| Fuel tank | 65L | 82L |
| CO2 emissions | 57g/km | 184g/km |
Performance charts
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Dyno simulation
Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.
- AUDI A8 (D5) 60 TFSI e: Power / Torque
- AUDI A8L (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 3.0 TFSI V6: Power / Torque
| Vehicle | Peak power RPM | Peak torque RPM | Max engine speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| AUDIA8 (D5)60 TFSI e | 5,000-6,400 rpm | 1,370-4,500 rpm | 6,650 rpm |
| AUDIA8L (D4/4H)Facelift 20133.0 TFSI V6 | 5,200-6,500 rpm | 2,900-4,750 rpm | 6,750 rpm |
Acceleration curve
Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.
| Metric | AUDIA8 (D5)60 TFSI e | AUDIA8L (D4/4H)Facelift 20133.0 TFSI V6 |
|---|---|---|
| Acceleration checkpoints | ||
0-60 mph 0-97 km/h | 4.7 s | 5.6 s |
0-100 km/h 0-62 mph | 4.9 s | 5.9 s |
0-200 km/h 0-124 mph | 15.6 s | 18.6 s |
| Top speed | Unrestricted 265 km/h165 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph Likely limited | Unrestricted 260 km/h162 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph Limited |
| Drag race simulation | ||
60 ft 18 m | 2.3 s | 2.5 s |
330 ft 101 m | 5.8 s | 6.3 s |
1/8 mile 201 m | 8.5 s | 9.2 s |
1000 ft 305 m | 10.9 s | 11.8 s |
1/4 mile 402 m | 12.9 s | 13.9 s |
Trap speed 1/4 mile 402 m | 183 km/h 114 mph | 174 km/h 108 mph |
Power comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| AUDIA8 (D5)60 TFSI e | 340 hp 254 kW |
| AUDIA8L (D4/4H)Facelift 20133.0 TFSI V6 | 310 hp 231 kW |
AUDI A8 (D5) 60 TFSI e has 30 hp more than AUDI A8L (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 3.0 TFSI V6.
The biggest power difference is between AUDI A8L (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 3.0 TFSI V6 and AUDI A8 (D5) 60 TFSI e: 30 hp (22 kW).
Torque comparison
Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| AUDIA8 (D5)60 TFSI e | 500 Nm 369 lb-ft |
| AUDIA8L (D4/4H)Facelift 20133.0 TFSI V6 | 440 Nm 325 lb-ft |
Curb weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| AUDIA8 (D5)60 TFSI e | 2,300 kg 5,071 lb |
| AUDIA8L (D4/4H)Facelift 20133.0 TFSI V6 | 1,880 kg 4,145 lb |
Top speed without limiter comparison
Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| AUDIA8 (D5)60 TFSI e | Unrestricted 265 km/h165 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph |
| AUDIA8L (D4/4H)Facelift 20133.0 TFSI V6 | Unrestricted 260 km/h162 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph |
0-100 km/h comparison
Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| AUDIA8 (D5)60 TFSI e | 4.9 s |
| AUDIA8L (D4/4H)Facelift 20133.0 TFSI V6 | 5.9 s |
The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A8 (D5) 60 TFSI e and AUDI A8L (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 3.0 TFSI V6: 1.0 s.
Fuel consumption comparison
Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| AUDIA8 (D5)60 TFSI e | 2.5 L/100 km 94.1 mpg US 113.0 mpg UK |
| AUDIA8L (D4/4H)Facelift 20133.0 TFSI V6 | 7.9 L/100 km 29.8 mpg US 35.8 mpg UK |
The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI A8 (D5) 60 TFSI e and AUDI A8L (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 3.0 TFSI V6: 5.4 L/100 km.
Power-to-weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| AUDIA8 (D5)60 TFSI e | 148 hp/t 110 kW/t 6.8 kg/hp |
| AUDIA8L (D4/4H)Facelift 20133.0 TFSI V6 | 165 hp/t 123 kW/t 6.1 kg/hp |
Estimated range comparison
Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| AUDIA8 (D5)60 TFSI e | 2,600 km 1,616 mi |
| AUDIA8L (D4/4H)Facelift 20133.0 TFSI V6 | 1,038 km 645 mi |
Performance spider chart
Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.
| Vehicle | Power | Acceleration | Top speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| AUDIA8 (D5)60 TFSI e | 340 hp 254 kW | 4.9 s | Unrestricted 265 km/h165 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph |
| AUDIA8L (D4/4H)Facelift 20133.0 TFSI V6 | 310 hp 231 kW | 5.9 s | Unrestricted 260 km/h162 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.
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Performance vs fuel economy
Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.
| Vehicle | Performance score | Fuel economy score | ||||||
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| AUDIA8 (D5)60 TFSI e |
| 2.5 L/100 km 94.1 mpg US 113.0 mpg UK | ||||||
| AUDIA8L (D4/4H)Facelift 20133.0 TFSI V6 |
| 7.9 L/100 km 29.8 mpg US 35.8 mpg UK | ||||||
AUDI A8 (D5) 60 TFSI e 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.
| Vehicle | Fuel consumption, L/100 km | 0-100 km/h, s |
|---|---|---|
| AUDIA8 (D5)60 TFSI e | 2.5 L/100 km 94.1 mpg US 113.0 mpg UK | 4.9 s |
| AUDIA8L (D4/4H)Facelift 20133.0 TFSI V6 | 7.9 L/100 km 29.8 mpg US 35.8 mpg UK | 5.9 s |
Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption
The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.
| Vehicle | Power-to-weight, hp/t | Fuel consumption, L/100 km |
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| AUDIA8 (D5)60 TFSI e | 148 hp/t 110 kW/t 6.8 kg/hp | 2.5 L/100 km 94.1 mpg US 113.0 mpg UK |
| AUDIA8L (D4/4H)Facelift 20133.0 TFSI V6 | 165 hp/t 123 kW/t 6.1 kg/hp | 7.9 L/100 km 29.8 mpg US 35.8 mpg UK |
Detailed score breakdown
| Vehicle | AUDIA8 (D5)60 TFSI e | AUDIA8L (D4/4H)Facelift 20133.0 TFSI V6 | ||||||||||||||||
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| Power | 340 hp 254 kW | 310 hp 231 kW | ||||||||||||||||
| Torque | 500 Nm 369 lb-ft | 440 Nm 325 lb-ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Acceleration | 4.9 s | 5.9 s | ||||||||||||||||
| Top speed | Unrestricted 265 km/h165 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph | Unrestricted 260 km/h162 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph | ||||||||||||||||
| Lightness | 2,300 kg 5,071 lb | 1,880 kg 4,145 lb | ||||||||||||||||
| Fuel consumption | 2.5 L/100 km 94.1 mpg US 113.0 mpg UK | 7.9 L/100 km 29.8 mpg US 35.8 mpg UK | ||||||||||||||||
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| Range score | 2,600 km 1,616 mi | 1,038 km 645 mi | ||||||||||||||||
| CO2 score | 57 g/km | 184 g/km | ||||||||||||||||
| Trunk score | 390 L 13.8 cu ft | 520 L 18.4 cu ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Power-to-weight score | 148 hp/t 110 kW/t 6.8 kg/hp | 165 hp/t 123 kW/t 6.1 kg/hp | ||||||||||||||||
| Overall | Fixed score | Fixed score |
Fuel cost and annual usage
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| Vehicle | AUDI A8 (D5) 60 TFSI e | AUDI A8L (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 3.0 TFSI V6 |
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| Consumption | 2.5 L/100 km94.1 mpg US113 mpg UK | 7.9 L/100 km29.8 mpg US35.8 mpg UK |
| Cost / 100 km | 4.38 LC100 km | 13.83 LC100 km |
| Cost / 100 mi | 7.04 LC100 mi | 22.25 LC100 mi |
| Annual fuel used | 375 L99 US gal82 UK gal | 1,185 L313 US gal261 UK gal |
| Annual fuel cost | 656.25 LC/year | 2,074 LC/year |
Head-to-head comparisons
AUDI A8 (D5) 60 TFSI e
- Has 30 hp more
- Has 60 Nm more
- Is 1.0 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
- Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
- Uses 5.4 L/100 km less fuel
- Has 1,562 km (971 mi) more estimated range
- Emits 127 g/km less CO2
Pros
- Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
- Highest top speed
- Most powerful
- Highest torque
- Lowest combined fuel consumption
- Best estimated range
Cons
- Heaviest
- Smallest trunk
AUDI A8L (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 3.0 TFSI V6
- Is 420 kg lighter
- Has 17 hp/t better power-to-weight
- Has 130 L more trunk volume
Pros
- Lightest
- Best power-to-weight ratio
- Largest trunk
Cons
- Slowest 0-100 km/h
- Lowest power
- Highest combined fuel consumption
- Lowest top speed
- Highest CO2 emissions
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