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AUDI A8 (D5) · Facelift 2021 60 TFSI V8vsAUDI A8L (D4/4H) · Facelift 2013 6.3 FSI W12

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

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AUDI A8 (D5) · Facelift 2021

60 TFSI V8

460 hp3996 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2021-present
VS

AUDI A8L (D4/4H) · Facelift 2013

6.3 FSI W12

500 hp6299 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan2013-2017

Comparison overview

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Best choices

AUDI A8 (D5) Facelift 2021 60 TFSI 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
    660 Nm
    487 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    2,045 kg
    4,508 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    10.8 L/100 km
    21.8 mpg US
    26.2 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
  • Best performance score
    81/100
  • Best economy score
    78/100

AUDI A8L (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 6.3 FSI W12

  • Most powerful
    500 hp
    373 kW
  • Best power-to-weight
    241 hp/t
    180 kW/t
    4.2 kg/hp
  • Lowest city consumption
    15.7 L/100 km
    15.0 mpg US
    18.0 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    520 L
  • Best overall score
    80/100
  • Best practicality score
    77/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA8 (D5)Facelift 202160 TFSI V8AUDIA8L (D4/4H)Facelift 20136.3 FSI W12
Power
460hp343kW
500hp373kW
Torque
660Nm487lb-ft
625Nm461lb-ft
Curb weight
2,045kg4,508lb
2,075kg4,575lb
Gross weight
2,765kg6,096lb
2,675kg5,897lb
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
43.4s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
45.2s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.4s
4.7s
0-200 km/h
13.1s
Calculated
13.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.2s
Calculated
4.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10.8L/100 km21.8mpg US26.2mpg UK
11.3L/100 km20.8mpg US25.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
15.8L/100 km14.9mpg US17.9mpg UK
15.7L/100 km15mpg US18.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK
8.7L/100 km27mpg US32.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.3s
Calculated
12.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
225hp/t168kW/t102hp/1000 lb
Calculated
241hp/t180kW/t109hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
323Nm/t216lb-ft/ton
Calculated
301Nm/t202lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
759km472mi
Calculated
726km451mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,996cc244cu in
6,299cc384cu in
Length
5,190mm204in
5,265mm207in
Width
1,945mm77in
1,949mm77in
Height
1,473mm58in
1,471mm58in
Wheelbase
2,998mm118in
3,122mm123in
Front track
1,645mm65in
1,644mm65in
Rear track
1,633mm64in
1,635mm64in
Trunk volume
505L
520L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
82L
82L
CO2 emissions-
264g/km

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 V8AUDI A8L (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 6.3 FSI W12PowerTorque
  • AUDI A8 (D5) Facelift 2021 60 TFSI V8: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A8L (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 6.3 FSI W12: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA8 (D5)Facelift 202160 TFSI V85,500 rpm1,850-4,500 rpm5,750 rpm
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)Facelift 20136.3 FSI W126,200 rpm4,750 rpm6,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA8 (D5)Facelift 202160 TFSI V8AUDIA8L (D4/4H)Facelift 20136.3 FSI W12
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.2 s
4.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.4 s
4.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
13.1 s
13.9 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
5.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.2 s
8.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.4 s
10.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.3 s
12.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
194 km/h
120 mph
191 km/h
119 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA8 (D5)Facelift 202160 TFSI V8
460 hp
343 kW
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)Facelift 20136.3 FSI W12
500 hp
373 kW

AUDI A8L (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 6.3 FSI W12 has 40 hp more than AUDI A8 (D5) Facelift 2021 60 TFSI V8.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI A8 (D5) Facelift 2021 60 TFSI V8 and AUDI A8L (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 6.3 FSI W12: 40 hp (30 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA8 (D5)Facelift 202160 TFSI V8
660 Nm
487 lb-ft
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)Facelift 20136.3 FSI W12
625 Nm
461 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA8 (D5)Facelift 202160 TFSI V8
2,045 kg
4,508 lb
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)Facelift 20136.3 FSI W12
2,075 kg
4,575 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)Facelift 202160 TFSI V8
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)Facelift 20136.3 FSI 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

Although AUDI A8L (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 6.3 FSI W12 has more power, AUDI A8 (D5) Facelift 2021 60 TFSI V8 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A8 (D5) Facelift 2021 60 TFSI V8 and AUDI A8L (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 6.3 FSI W12: 0.3 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
10.8 L/100 km
21.8 mpg US
26.2 mpg UK
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)Facelift 20136.3 FSI W12
11.3 L/100 km
20.8 mpg US
25.0 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI A8 (D5) Facelift 2021 60 TFSI V8 and AUDI A8L (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 6.3 FSI W12: 0.5 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)Facelift 202160 TFSI V8
225 hp/t
168 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)Facelift 20136.3 FSI W12
241 hp/t
180 kW/t
4.1 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA8 (D5)Facelift 202160 TFSI V8
759 km
472 mi
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)Facelift 20136.3 FSI W12
726 km
451 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIA8 (D5)Facelift 202160 TFSI V8
460 hp
343 kW
4.4 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)Facelift 20136.3 FSI W12
500 hp
373 kW
4.7 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
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
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)Facelift 20136.3 FSI W12
Power
500 hp
373 kW
0-100 km/h4.7 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)Facelift 202160 TFSI V8
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
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)Facelift 20136.3 FSI W12
Power
500 hp
373 kW
0-100 km/h4.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
11.3 L/100 km
20.8 mpg US
25.0 mpg UK

AUDI A8 (D5) Facelift 2021 60 TFSI 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)Facelift 202160 TFSI V8
10.8 L/100 km
21.8 mpg US
26.2 mpg UK
4.4 s
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)Facelift 20136.3 FSI W12
11.3 L/100 km
20.8 mpg US
25.0 mpg UK
4.7 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
225 hp/t
168 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
10.8 L/100 km
21.8 mpg US
26.2 mpg UK
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)Facelift 20136.3 FSI W12
241 hp/t
180 kW/t
4.2 kg/hp
11.3 L/100 km
20.8 mpg US
25.0 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA8 (D5)Facelift 202160 TFSI V8AUDIA8L (D4/4H)Facelift 20136.3 FSI W12
Power
460 hp
343 kW
500 hp
373 kW
Torque
660 Nm
487 lb-ft
625 Nm
461 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.4 s
4.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
2,045 kg
4,508 lb
2,075 kg
4,575 lb
Fuel consumption
10.8 L/100 km
21.8 mpg US
26.2 mpg UK
11.3 L/100 km
20.8 mpg US
25.0 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
520 L
18.4 cu ft
Length
5,265 mm
207.3 in
Height
1,471 mm
57.9 in
Range score
759 km
472 mi
726 km
451 mi
CO2 score
-
264 g/km
Trunk score
505 L
17.8 cu ft
520 L
18.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
225 hp/t
168 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
241 hp/t
180 kW/t
4.2 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.

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleAUDI A8 (D5) Facelift 2021 60 TFSI V8AUDI A8L (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 6.3 FSI W12
Consumption10.8 L/100 km21.8 mpg US26.2 mpg UK11.3 L/100 km20.8 mpg US25 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km18.90 LC100 km19.78 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi30.42 LC100 mi31.82 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,620 L428 US gal356 UK gal1,695 L448 US gal373 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,835 LC/year2,966 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A8 (D5) Facelift 2021 60 TFSI V8

  • Has 35 Nm more
  • Is 30 kg lighter
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 0.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 34 km (21 mi) more estimated range

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

AUDI A8L (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 6.3 FSI W12

  • Has 40 hp more
  • Has 16 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 15 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

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