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AUDI A8 (D5) · Facelift 2021 60 TFSI V8 · Stage 3vsAUDI A8 (D5) · Facelift 2021 60 TFSI V8 · Stage 2vsAUDI A8 (D5) · Facelift 2021 60 TFSI V8 · Stage 1vsAUDI A8 (D5) · Facelift 2021 60 TFSI V8

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AUDI A8 (D5) · Facelift 2021

60 TFSI V8 (Stage 3)

690 hp3996 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2021-present
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AUDI A8 (D5) · Facelift 2021

60 TFSI V8 (Stage 2)

598 hp3996 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2021-present
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AUDI A8 (D5) · Facelift 2021

60 TFSI V8 (Stage 1)

543 hp3996 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2021-present
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AUDI A8 (D5) · Facelift 2021

60 TFSI V8

460 hp3996 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2021-present

Comparison overview

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Best choices

AUDI A8 (D5) Facelift 2021 60 TFSI V8 (Stage 3) 690 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    3.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    356 km/h
    221 mph
  • Most powerful
    690 hp
    515 kW
  • Highest torque
    1,023 Nm
    755 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    2,045 kg
    4,508 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    337 hp/t
    252 kW/t
    3.0 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    10.8 L/100 km
    21.8 mpg US
    26.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    15.8 L/100 km
    14.9 mpg US
    17.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.9 L/100 km
    29.8 mpg US
    35.8 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    759 km
    472 mi
  • Largest trunk
    505 L
  • Best overall score
    88/100
  • Best performance score
    93/100
  • Best economy score
    78/100
  • Best practicality score
    76/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA8 (D5)Facelift 202160 TFSI V8 (Stage 3)690 hpAUDIA8 (D5)Facelift 202160 TFSI V8 (Stage 2)598 hpAUDIA8 (D5)Facelift 202160 TFSI V8 (Stage 1)543 hpAUDIA8 (D5)Facelift 202160 TFSI V8460 hp
Power
690hp515kW+230 hp
598hp446kW+138 hp
543hp405kW+83 hp
460hp343kW
Torque
1,023Nm755lb-ft+363 Nm
891Nm657lb-ft+231 Nm
805Nm594lb-ft+145 Nm
660Nm487lb-ft
Curb weight
2,045kg4,508lb
2,045kg4,508lb
2,045kg4,508lb
2,045kg4,508lb
Gross weight
2,765kg6,096lb
2,765kg6,096lb
2,765kg6,096lb
2,765kg6,096lb
Top speed
356 km/h
221 mph
+91 km/h
339 km/h
211 mph
+74 km/h
328 km/h
204 mph
+63 km/h
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
40.6s99% target: 352 km/h / 219 mph-2.7 s
Calculated
45.1s99% target: 336 km/h / 209 mph+1.7 s
Calculated
47.9s99% target: 325 km/h / 202 mph+4.6 s
Calculated
43.4s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.4s-1.0 s
3.7s-0.7 s
4.0s-0.4 s
4.4s
0-200 km/h
8.1s-5.1 s
Calculated
9.2s-3.9 s
Calculated
10.1s-3.0 s
Calculated
13.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.3s-0.9 s
Calculated
3.6s-0.6 s
Calculated
3.8s-0.4 s
Calculated
4.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10.8L/100 km21.8mpg US26.2mpg UK
10.8L/100 km21.8mpg US26.2mpg UK
10.8L/100 km21.8mpg US26.2mpg UK
10.8L/100 km21.8mpg US26.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
15.8L/100 km14.9mpg US17.9mpg UK
15.8L/100 km14.9mpg US17.9mpg UK
15.8L/100 km14.9mpg US17.9mpg UK
15.8L/100 km14.9mpg US17.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK
7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK
7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK
7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
10.6s-1.7 s
Calculated
11.1s-1.1 s
Calculated
11.5s-0.8 s
Calculated
12.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
337hp/t252kW/t153hp/1000 lb
Calculated
292hp/t218kW/t133hp/1000 lb
Calculated
265hp/t198kW/t120hp/1000 lb
Calculated
225hp/t168kW/t102hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
500Nm/t335lb-ft/ton
Calculated
436Nm/t292lb-ft/ton
Calculated
394Nm/t263lb-ft/ton
Calculated
323Nm/t216lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
759km472mi
Calculated
759km472mi
Calculated
759km472mi
Calculated
759km472mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,996cc244cu in
3,996cc244cu in
3,996cc244cu in
3,996cc244cu in
Length
5,190mm204in
5,190mm204in
5,190mm204in
5,190mm204in
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
1,645mm65in
1,645mm65in
1,645mm65in
1,645mm65in
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

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI A8 (D5) Facelift 2021 60 TFSI V8 (Stage 3) 690 hpAUDI A8 (D5) Facelift 2021 60 TFSI V8 (Stage 2) 598 hpAUDI A8 (D5) Facelift 2021 60 TFSI V8 (Stage 1) 543 hpAUDI A8 (D5) Facelift 2021 60 TFSI V8 460 hpPowerTorque
  • AUDI A8 (D5) Facelift 2021 60 TFSI V8 (Stage 3) 690 hp: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A8 (D5) Facelift 2021 60 TFSI V8 (Stage 2) 598 hp: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A8 (D5) Facelift 2021 60 TFSI V8 (Stage 1) 543 hp: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A8 (D5) Facelift 2021 60 TFSI V8 460 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA8 (D5)Facelift 202160 TFSI V8 (Stage 3)690 hp5,500 rpm1,850-4,500 rpm5,750 rpm
AUDIA8 (D5)Facelift 202160 TFSI V8 (Stage 2)598 hp5,500 rpm1,850-4,500 rpm5,750 rpm
AUDIA8 (D5)Facelift 202160 TFSI V8 (Stage 1)543 hp5,500 rpm1,850-4,500 rpm5,750 rpm
AUDIA8 (D5)Facelift 202160 TFSI V8460 hp5,500 rpm1,850-4,500 rpm5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA8 (D5)Facelift 202160 TFSI V8 (Stage 3)690 hpAUDIA8 (D5)Facelift 202160 TFSI V8 (Stage 2)598 hpAUDIA8 (D5)Facelift 202160 TFSI V8 (Stage 1)543 hpAUDIA8 (D5)Facelift 202160 TFSI V8460 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.3 s
3.6 s
3.8 s
4.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
3.4 s
3.7 s
4.0 s
4.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
8.1 s
9.2 s
10.1 s
13.1 s
0-200 mph
0-322 km/h
21.5 s
29.6 s
41.5 s
-
Top speed
356 km/h
221 mph
339 km/h
211 mph
328 km/h
204 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
2.1 s
2.2 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
5.0 s
5.2 s
5.3 s
5.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.2 s
7.5 s
7.8 s
8.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
9.1 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
238 km/h
148 mph
224 km/h
139 mph
216 km/h
134 mph
194 km/h
120 mph

Power comparison

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

AUDI A8 (D5) Facelift 2021 60 TFSI V8 (Stage 3) 690 hp has 230 hp more than AUDI A8 (D5) Facelift 2021 60 TFSI V8 460 hp.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI A8 (D5) Facelift 2021 60 TFSI V8 460 hp and AUDI A8 (D5) Facelift 2021 60 TFSI V8 (Stage 3) 690 hp: 230 hp (172 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Curb weight comparison

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

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / 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) Facelift 2021 60 TFSI V8 (Stage 3) 690 hp and AUDI A8 (D5) Facelift 2021 60 TFSI V8 460 hp: 1.0 s.

The closest cars by acceleration are AUDI A8 (D5) Facelift 2021 60 TFSI V8 (Stage 2) 598 hp and AUDI A8 (D5) Facelift 2021 60 TFSI V8 (Stage 1) 543 hp, separated by only 0.2 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)Facelift 202160 TFSI V8 (Stage 3)690 hp
10.8 L/100 km
21.8 mpg US
26.2 mpg UK
AUDIA8 (D5)Facelift 202160 TFSI V8 (Stage 2)598 hp
10.8 L/100 km
21.8 mpg US
26.2 mpg UK
AUDIA8 (D5)Facelift 202160 TFSI V8 (Stage 1)543 hp
10.8 L/100 km
21.8 mpg US
26.2 mpg UK
AUDIA8 (D5)Facelift 202160 TFSI V8460 hp
10.8 L/100 km
21.8 mpg US
26.2 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)Facelift 202160 TFSI V8 (Stage 3)690 hp
337 hp/t
252 kW/t
3.0 kg/hp
AUDIA8 (D5)Facelift 202160 TFSI V8 (Stage 2)598 hp
292 hp/t
218 kW/t
3.4 kg/hp
AUDIA8 (D5)Facelift 202160 TFSI V8 (Stage 1)543 hp
265 hp/t
198 kW/t
3.8 kg/hp
AUDIA8 (D5)Facelift 202160 TFSI V8460 hp
225 hp/t
168 kW/t
4.4 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)Facelift 202160 TFSI V8 (Stage 3)690 hp
690 hp
515 kW
3.4 s
356 km/h
221 mph
AUDIA8 (D5)Facelift 202160 TFSI V8 (Stage 2)598 hp
598 hp
446 kW
3.7 s
339 km/h
211 mph
AUDIA8 (D5)Facelift 202160 TFSI V8 (Stage 1)543 hp
543 hp
405 kW
4.0 s
328 km/h
204 mph
AUDIA8 (D5)Facelift 202160 TFSI V8460 hp
460 hp
343 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)Facelift 202160 TFSI V8 (Stage 3)690 hp
Power
690 hp
515 kW
0-100 km/h3.4 s
Top speed
356 km/h
221 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
505 L
17.8 cu ft
Length
5,190 mm
204.3 in
Height
1,473 mm
58.0 in
AUDIA8 (D5)Facelift 202160 TFSI V8 (Stage 2)598 hp
Power
598 hp
446 kW
0-100 km/h3.7 s
Top speed
339 km/h
211 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
505 L
17.8 cu ft
Length
5,190 mm
204.3 in
Height
1,473 mm
58.0 in
AUDIA8 (D5)Facelift 202160 TFSI V8 (Stage 1)543 hp
Power
543 hp
405 kW
0-100 km/h4.0 s
Top speed
328 km/h
204 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
505 L
17.8 cu ft
Length
5,190 mm
204.3 in
Height
1,473 mm
58.0 in
AUDIA8 (D5)Facelift 202160 TFSI V8460 hp
Power
460 hp
343 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
5,190 mm
204.3 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)Facelift 202160 TFSI V8 (Stage 3)690 hp
Power
690 hp
515 kW
0-100 km/h3.4 s
Top speed
356 km/h
221 mph
10.8 L/100 km
21.8 mpg US
26.2 mpg UK
AUDIA8 (D5)Facelift 202160 TFSI V8 (Stage 2)598 hp
Power
598 hp
446 kW
0-100 km/h3.7 s
Top speed
339 km/h
211 mph
10.8 L/100 km
21.8 mpg US
26.2 mpg UK
AUDIA8 (D5)Facelift 202160 TFSI V8 (Stage 1)543 hp
Power
543 hp
405 kW
0-100 km/h4.0 s
Top speed
328 km/h
204 mph
10.8 L/100 km
21.8 mpg US
26.2 mpg UK
AUDIA8 (D5)Facelift 202160 TFSI V8460 hp
Power
460 hp
343 kW
0-100 km/h4.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
10.8 L/100 km
21.8 mpg US
26.2 mpg UK

AUDI A8 (D5) Facelift 2021 60 TFSI V8 (Stage 3) 690 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)Facelift 202160 TFSI V8 (Stage 3)690 hp
10.8 L/100 km
21.8 mpg US
26.2 mpg UK
3.4 s
AUDIA8 (D5)Facelift 202160 TFSI V8 (Stage 2)598 hp
10.8 L/100 km
21.8 mpg US
26.2 mpg UK
3.7 s
AUDIA8 (D5)Facelift 202160 TFSI V8 (Stage 1)543 hp
10.8 L/100 km
21.8 mpg US
26.2 mpg UK
4.0 s
AUDIA8 (D5)Facelift 202160 TFSI V8460 hp
10.8 L/100 km
21.8 mpg US
26.2 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)Facelift 202160 TFSI V8 (Stage 3)690 hp
337 hp/t
252 kW/t
3.0 kg/hp
10.8 L/100 km
21.8 mpg US
26.2 mpg UK
AUDIA8 (D5)Facelift 202160 TFSI V8 (Stage 2)598 hp
292 hp/t
218 kW/t
3.4 kg/hp
10.8 L/100 km
21.8 mpg US
26.2 mpg UK
AUDIA8 (D5)Facelift 202160 TFSI V8 (Stage 1)543 hp
265 hp/t
198 kW/t
3.8 kg/hp
10.8 L/100 km
21.8 mpg US
26.2 mpg UK
AUDIA8 (D5)Facelift 202160 TFSI V8460 hp
225 hp/t
168 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
10.8 L/100 km
21.8 mpg US
26.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA8 (D5)Facelift 202160 TFSI V8 (Stage 3)690 hpAUDIA8 (D5)Facelift 202160 TFSI V8 (Stage 2)598 hpAUDIA8 (D5)Facelift 202160 TFSI V8 (Stage 1)543 hpAUDIA8 (D5)Facelift 202160 TFSI V8460 hp
Power
690 hp
515 kW
598 hp
446 kW
543 hp
405 kW
460 hp
343 kW
Torque
1,023 Nm
755 lb-ft
891 Nm
657 lb-ft
805 Nm
594 lb-ft
660 Nm
487 lb-ft
Acceleration
3.4 s
3.7 s
4.0 s
4.4 s
Top speed
356 km/h
221 mph
339 km/h
211 mph
328 km/h
204 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
2,045 kg
4,508 lb
2,045 kg
4,508 lb
2,045 kg
4,508 lb
2,045 kg
4,508 lb
Fuel consumption
10.8 L/100 km
21.8 mpg US
26.2 mpg UK
10.8 L/100 km
21.8 mpg US
26.2 mpg UK
10.8 L/100 km
21.8 mpg US
26.2 mpg UK
10.8 L/100 km
21.8 mpg US
26.2 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
505 L
17.8 cu ft
Length
5,190 mm
204.3 in
Height
1,473 mm
58.0 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
505 L
17.8 cu ft
Length
5,190 mm
204.3 in
Height
1,473 mm
58.0 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
505 L
17.8 cu ft
Length
5,190 mm
204.3 in
Height
1,473 mm
58.0 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
505 L
17.8 cu ft
Length
5,190 mm
204.3 in
Height
1,473 mm
58.0 in
Range score
759 km
472 mi
759 km
472 mi
759 km
472 mi
759 km
472 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
337 hp/t
252 kW/t
3.0 kg/hp
292 hp/t
218 kW/t
3.4 kg/hp
265 hp/t
198 kW/t
3.8 kg/hp
225 hp/t
168 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleAUDI A8 (D5) Facelift 2021 60 TFSI V8 (Stage 3) 690 hpAUDI A8 (D5) Facelift 2021 60 TFSI V8 (Stage 2) 598 hpAUDI A8 (D5) Facelift 2021 60 TFSI V8 (Stage 1) 543 hpAUDI A8 (D5) Facelift 2021 60 TFSI V8 460 hp
Consumption10.8 L/100 km21.8 mpg US26.2 mpg UK10.8 L/100 km21.8 mpg US26.2 mpg UK10.8 L/100 km21.8 mpg US26.2 mpg UK10.8 L/100 km21.8 mpg US26.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km18.90 LC100 km18.90 LC100 km18.90 LC100 km18.90 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi30.42 LC100 mi30.42 LC100 mi30.42 LC100 mi30.42 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,620 L428 US gal356 UK gal1,620 L428 US gal356 UK gal1,620 L428 US gal356 UK gal1,620 L428 US gal356 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,835 LC/year2,835 LC/year2,835 LC/year2,835 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A8 (D5) Facelift 2021 60 TFSI V8 (Stage 3) 690 hp

  • Has 92 hp more
  • Has 132 Nm more
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 17 km/h (11 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 45 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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