AUDI A8 (D5) · Facelift 2021
60 TFSI V8
460 hp3996 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2021-present
Car comparison
AUDI A8 (D5) · Facelift 2021 60 TFSI V8vsTesla Model 3 Highland · Facelift 2023 Performance 79 kWh
Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.
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Tesla Model 3 Highland · Facelift 2023
Performance 79 kWh
460 hpElectricAWDAutomaticSedan2024-present
Comparison overview
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Best choices
Tesla Model 3 Highland Facelift 2023 Performance 79 kWh
- Quickest 0-100 km/h3.1 s
- Highest torque723 Nm533 lb-ft
- Lightest1,851 kg4,081 lb
- Best power-to-weight249 hp/t185 kW/t4.0 kg/hp
- Largest trunk594 L
- Best overall score84/100
- Best performance score87/100
- Best practicality score78/100
AUDI A8 (D5) Facelift 2021 60 TFSI V8
- Fastest top speed265 km/h165 mph Unrestricted250 km/h155 mph Restricted
- Most powerful460 hp343 kW
- Best economy score78/100
Specification comparison
| Model | AUDIA8 (D5)Facelift 202160 TFSI V8 | TeslaModel 3 HighlandFacelift 2023Performance 79 kWh |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 460hp343kW | 460hp343kW |
| Torque | 660Nm487lb-ft | 723Nm533lb-ft |
| Curb weight | 2,045kg4,508lb | 1,851kg4,081lb |
| Gross weight | 2,765kg6,096lb | - |
| Top speed | Unrestricted 265 km/h165 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph Calculated | 262 km/h 163 mph |
| To 99% top speed | 43.4s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph Calculated | 26.7s99% target: 259 km/h / 161 mph Calculated |
| 0-100 km/h | 4.4s | 3.1s |
| 0-200 km/h | 13.1s Calculated | 8.8s Calculated |
| 0-60 mph | 4.2s Calculated | 3.0s Calculated |
| Fuel consumption | 10.8L/100 km21.8mpg US26.2mpg UK | - |
| Fuel consumption city | 15.8L/100 km14.9mpg US17.9mpg UK | - |
| Fuel consumption highway | 7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK | - |
| Quarter mile | 12.3s Calculated | 10.7s Calculated |
| Power-to-weight | 225hp/t168kW/t102hp/1000 lb Calculated | 249hp/t185kW/t113hp/1000 lb Calculated |
| Torque-to-weight | 323Nm/t216lb-ft/ton Calculated | 391Nm/t261lb-ft/ton Calculated |
| Estimated range | 759km472mi Calculated | - |
| Displacement | 3,996cc244cu in | - |
| Length | 5,190mm204in | 4,720mm186in |
| Width | 1,945mm77in | 1,850mm73in |
| Height | 1,473mm58in | 1,431mm56in |
| Wheelbase | 2,998mm118in | 2,875mm113in |
| Front track | 1,645mm65in | 1,584mm62in |
| Rear track | 1,633mm64in | 1,570mm62in |
| Ground clearance | - | 128mm5in |
| Trunk volume | 505L | 594L |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel tank | 82L | - |
Performance charts
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Acceleration curve
Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.
| Metric | AUDIA8 (D5)Facelift 202160 TFSI V8 | TeslaModel 3 HighlandFacelift 2023Performance 79 kWh |
|---|---|---|
| Acceleration checkpoints | ||
0-60 mph 0-97 km/h | 4.2 s | 3.0 s |
0-100 km/h 0-62 mph | 4.4 s | 3.1 s |
0-200 km/h 0-124 mph | 13.1 s | 8.8 s |
| Top speed | Unrestricted 265 km/h165 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph Limited | 262 km/h 163 mph |
| Drag race simulation | ||
60 ft 18 m | 2.2 s | 1.9 s |
330 ft 101 m | 5.5 s | 4.8 s |
1/8 mile 201 m | 8.2 s | 7.0 s |
1000 ft 305 m | 10.4 s | 9.0 s |
1/4 mile 402 m | 12.3 s | 10.7 s |
Trap speed 1/4 mile 402 m | 194 km/h 120 mph | 217 km/h 135 mph |
Power comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| AUDIA8 (D5)Facelift 202160 TFSI V8 | 460 hp 343 kW |
| TeslaModel 3 HighlandFacelift 2023Performance 79 kWh | 460 hp 343 kW |
Torque comparison
Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| AUDIA8 (D5)Facelift 202160 TFSI V8 | 660 Nm 487 lb-ft |
| TeslaModel 3 HighlandFacelift 2023Performance 79 kWh | 723 Nm 533 lb-ft |
Curb weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| AUDIA8 (D5)Facelift 202160 TFSI V8 | 2,045 kg 4,508 lb |
| TeslaModel 3 HighlandFacelift 2023Performance 79 kWh | 1,851 kg 4,081 lb |
Top speed without limiter comparison
Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| AUDIA8 (D5)Facelift 202160 TFSI V8 | Unrestricted 265 km/h165 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph |
| TeslaModel 3 HighlandFacelift 2023Performance 79 kWh | 262 km/h 163 mph |
0-100 km/h comparison
Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| AUDIA8 (D5)Facelift 202160 TFSI V8 | 4.4 s |
| TeslaModel 3 HighlandFacelift 2023Performance 79 kWh | 3.1 s |
The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Tesla Model 3 Highland Facelift 2023 Performance 79 kWh and AUDI A8 (D5) Facelift 2021 60 TFSI V8: 1.3 s.
Power-to-weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| AUDIA8 (D5)Facelift 202160 TFSI V8 | 225 hp/t 168 kW/t 4.4 kg/hp |
| TeslaModel 3 HighlandFacelift 2023Performance 79 kWh | 249 hp/t 185 kW/t 4.0 kg/hp |
Performance spider chart
Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.
| Vehicle | Power | Acceleration | Top speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| AUDIA8 (D5)Facelift 202160 TFSI V8 | 460 hp 343 kW | 4.4 s | Unrestricted 265 km/h165 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph |
| TeslaModel 3 HighlandFacelift 2023Performance 79 kWh | 460 hp 343 kW | 3.1 s | 262 km/h 163 mph |
Most attractive quadrant
Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.
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| AUDIA8 (D5)Facelift 202160 TFSI V8 |
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Detailed score breakdown
| Vehicle | AUDIA8 (D5)Facelift 202160 TFSI V8 | TeslaModel 3 HighlandFacelift 2023Performance 79 kWh | ||||||||||||||||
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| Power | 460 hp 343 kW | 460 hp 343 kW | ||||||||||||||||
| Torque | 660 Nm 487 lb-ft | 723 Nm 533 lb-ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Acceleration | 4.4 s | 3.1 s | ||||||||||||||||
| Top speed | Unrestricted 265 km/h165 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph | 262 km/h 163 mph | ||||||||||||||||
| Lightness | 2,045 kg 4,508 lb | 1,851 kg 4,081 lb | ||||||||||||||||
| Fuel consumption | 10.8 L/100 km 21.8 mpg US 26.2 mpg UK | - | ||||||||||||||||
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| Range score | 759 km 472 mi | - | ||||||||||||||||
| Trunk score | 505 L 17.8 cu ft | 594 L 21.0 cu ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Power-to-weight score | 225 hp/t 168 kW/t 4.4 kg/hp | 249 hp/t 185 kW/t 4.0 kg/hp | ||||||||||||||||
| Overall | Fixed score | Fixed score |
Fuel cost and annual usage
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| Vehicle | AUDI A8 (D5) Facelift 2021 60 TFSI V8 |
|---|---|
| Consumption | 10.8 L/100 km21.8 mpg US26.2 mpg UK |
| Cost / 100 km | 18.90 LC100 km |
| Cost / 100 mi | 30.42 LC100 mi |
| Annual fuel used | 1,620 L428 US gal356 UK gal |
| Annual fuel cost | 2,835 LC/year |
Head-to-head comparisons
AUDI A8 (D5) Facelift 2021 60 TFSI V8
- Has 3 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
Pros
- Highest top speed
- Most powerful
Cons
- Slowest 0-100 km/h
- Heaviest
- Smallest trunk
Tesla Model 3 Highland Facelift 2023 Performance 79 kWh
- Has 63 Nm more
- Is 194 kg lighter
- Is 1.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
- Has 24 hp/t better power-to-weight
- Has 89 L more trunk volume
Pros
- Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
- Highest torque
- Lightest
- Best power-to-weight ratio
- Largest trunk
Cons
- Lowest top speed
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