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AUDI A8 (D5) 60 TFSI evsAUDI A8L (D4/4H) 4.2 TDI V8

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

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AUDI A8 (D5)

60 TFSI e

340 hp2995 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2019-2021
VS

AUDI A8L (D4/4H)

4.2 TDI V8

350 hp4134 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2010-2013

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

AUDI A8L (D4/4H) 4.2 TDI V8

  • Most powerful
    350 hp
    261 kW
  • Highest torque
    800 Nm
    590 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    2,045 kg
    4,508 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    171 hp/t
    128 kW/t
    5.8 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    510 L
  • Best overall score
    73/100
  • Best performance score
    74/100
  • Best practicality score
    72/100

AUDI A8 (D5) 60 TFSI e

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    2.5 L/100 km
    94.1 mpg US
    113.0 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    57 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    2,600 km
    1,616 mi
  • Best economy score
    100/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA8 (D5)60 TFSI eAUDIA8L (D4/4H)4.2 TDI V8
Power
340hp254kW
350hp261kW
Torque
500Nm369lb-ft
800Nm590lb-ft
Curb weight
2,300kg5,071lb
2,045kg4,508lb
Gross weight
2,890kg6,371lb
2,670kg5,886lb
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
54.8s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
59.8s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.9s
5.6s
0-200 km/h
15.6s
Calculated
17.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.7s
Calculated
5.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
2.5L/100 km94.1mpg US113.0mpg UK
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
10.3L/100 km22.8mpg US27.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.9s
Calculated
13.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
148hp/t110kW/t67hp/1000 lb
Calculated
171hp/t128kW/t78hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
217Nm/t145lb-ft/ton
Calculated
391Nm/t262lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
2,600km1,616mi
Calculated
1,154km717mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,995cc183cu in
4,134cc252cu in
Length
5,172mm204in
5,267mm207in
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
510L
Max trunk volume-
906L
Doors
4
4
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
65L
90L
CO2 emissions
57g/km
204g/km

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 TFSI eAUDI A8L (D4/4H) 4.2 TDI V8PowerTorque
  • AUDI A8 (D5) 60 TFSI e: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A8L (D4/4H) 4.2 TDI V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA8 (D5)60 TFSI e5,000-6,400 rpm1,370-4,500 rpm6,650 rpm
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)4.2 TDI V84,000 rpm1,750-2,750 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA8 (D5)60 TFSI eAUDIA8L (D4/4H)4.2 TDI V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.7 s
5.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.9 s
5.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
15.6 s
17.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
5.8 s
6.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.5 s
9.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.9 s
11.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.9 s
13.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
183 km/h
114 mph
178 km/h
110 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA8 (D5)60 TFSI e
340 hp
254 kW
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)4.2 TDI V8
350 hp
261 kW

AUDI A8L (D4/4H) 4.2 TDI V8 has 10 hp more than AUDI A8 (D5) 60 TFSI e.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI A8 (D5) 60 TFSI e and AUDI A8L (D4/4H) 4.2 TDI V8: 10 hp (7 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA8 (D5)60 TFSI e
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)4.2 TDI V8
800 Nm
590 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA8 (D5)60 TFSI e
2,300 kg
5,071 lb
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)4.2 TDI V8
2,045 kg
4,508 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 TFSI e
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)4.2 TDI V8
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 TFSI e4.9 s
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)4.2 TDI V85.6 s

Although AUDI A8L (D4/4H) 4.2 TDI V8 has more power, AUDI A8 (D5) 60 TFSI e is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A8 (D5) 60 TFSI e and AUDI A8L (D4/4H) 4.2 TDI V8: 0.7 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 TFSI e
2.5 L/100 km
94.1 mpg US
113.0 mpg UK
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)4.2 TDI V8
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI A8 (D5) 60 TFSI e and AUDI A8L (D4/4H) 4.2 TDI V8: 5.3 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 TFSI e
148 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)4.2 TDI V8
171 hp/t
128 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA8 (D5)60 TFSI e
2,600 km
1,616 mi
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)4.2 TDI V8
1,154 km
717 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop 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)4.2 TDI V8
350 hp
261 kW
5.6 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 TFSI e
Power
340 hp
254 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
4 seats
Trunk
390 L
13.8 cu ft
Length
5,172 mm
203.6 in
Height
1,473 mm
58.0 in
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)4.2 TDI V8
Power
350 hp
261 kW
0-100 km/h5.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
4 seats
Trunk
510 L
18.0 cu ft
Length
5,267 mm
207.4 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 TFSI e
Power
340 hp
254 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
2.5 L/100 km
94.1 mpg US
113.0 mpg UK
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)4.2 TDI V8
Power
350 hp
261 kW
0-100 km/h5.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK

AUDI A8L (D4/4H) 4.2 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 TFSI e
2.5 L/100 km
94.1 mpg US
113.0 mpg UK
4.9 s
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)4.2 TDI V8
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK
5.6 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 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)4.2 TDI V8
171 hp/t
128 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA8 (D5)60 TFSI eAUDIA8L (D4/4H)4.2 TDI V8
Power
340 hp
254 kW
350 hp
261 kW
Torque
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
800 Nm
590 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.9 s
5.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
2,300 kg
5,071 lb
2,045 kg
4,508 lb
Fuel consumption
2.5 L/100 km
94.1 mpg US
113.0 mpg UK
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
4 seats
Trunk
390 L
13.8 cu ft
Length
5,172 mm
203.6 in
Height
1,473 mm
58.0 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
4 seats
Trunk
510 L
18.0 cu ft
Length
5,267 mm
207.4 in
Height
1,471 mm
57.9 in
Range score
2,600 km
1,616 mi
1,154 km
717 mi
CO2 score
57 g/km
204 g/km
Trunk score
390 L
13.8 cu ft
510 L
18.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
148 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
171 hp/t
128 kW/t
5.8 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 TFSI eAUDI A8L (D4/4H) 4.2 TDI V8
Consumption2.5 L/100 km94.1 mpg US113 mpg UK7.8 L/100 km30.2 mpg US36.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km4.38 LC100 km13.65 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi7.04 LC100 mi21.97 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used375 L99 US gal82 UK gal1,170 L309 US gal257 UK gal
Annual fuel cost656.25 LC/year2,048 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A8 (D5) 60 TFSI e

  • Is 0.7 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 5.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 1,446 km (899 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 147 g/km less CO2

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

AUDI A8L (D4/4H) 4.2 TDI V8

  • Has 10 hp more
  • Has 300 Nm more
  • Is 255 kg lighter
  • Has 23 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 120 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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