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AUDI A8L (D3/4E) · Facelift 2007 4.2 FSI V8vsVolkswagen Phaeton Long 4.2 V8

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

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AUDI A8L (D3/4E) · Facelift 2007

4.2 FSI V8

350 hp4163 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan2007-2008
VS

Volkswagen Phaeton Long

4.2 V8

335 hp4172 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan2005-2008

Comparison overview

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AUDI A8L (D3/4E) Facelift 2007 4.2 FSI V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.3 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    350 hp
    261 kW
  • Highest torque
    440 Nm
    325 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,850 kg
    4,079 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    189 hp/t
    141 kW/t
    5.3 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    10.9 L/100 km
    21.6 mpg US
    25.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    15.7 L/100 km
    15.0 mpg US
    18.0 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    8.2 L/100 km
    28.7 mpg US
    34.4 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    826 km
    513 mi
  • Largest trunk
    500 L
  • Best overall score
    70/100
  • Best performance score
    67/100
  • Best economy score
    78/100
  • Best practicality score
    76/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA8L (D3/4E)Facelift 20074.2 FSI V8VolkswagenPhaeton Long4.2 V8
Power
350hp261kW
335hp250kW
Torque
440Nm325lb-ft
430Nm317lb-ft
Curb weight
1,850kg4,079lb
2,390kg5,269lb
Gross weight
2,450kg5,401lb
2,910kg6,415lb
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
63.7s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
78.4s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.3s
6.9s
0-200 km/h
19.1s
Calculated
22.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.0s
Calculated
6.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10.9L/100 km21.6mpg US25.9mpg UK
13L/100 km18.1mpg US21.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
15.7L/100 km15mpg US18.0mpg UK
18.9L/100 km12.4mpg US14.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.2L/100 km28.7mpg US34.4mpg UK
9.6L/100 km24.5mpg US29.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.2s
Calculated
14.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
189hp/t141kW/t86hp/1000 lb
Calculated
140hp/t105kW/t64hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
238Nm/t159lb-ft/ton
Calculated
180Nm/t120lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
826km513mi
Calculated
692km430mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,163cc254cu in
4,172cc255cu in
Length
5,192mm204in
5,175mm204in
Width
1,894mm75in
1,903mm75in
Height
1,455mm57in
1,450mm57in
Wheelbase
3,074mm121in
3,001mm118in
Front track
1,629mm64in
1,628mm64in
Rear track
1,615mm64in
1,612mm63in
Trunk volume
500L
500L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
4
Fuel tank
90L
90L
CO2 emissions
259g/km
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Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI A8L (D3/4E) Facelift 2007 4.2 FSI V8Volkswagen Phaeton Long 4.2 V8PowerTorque
  • AUDI A8L (D3/4E) Facelift 2007 4.2 FSI V8: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Phaeton Long 4.2 V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA8L (D3/4E)Facelift 20074.2 FSI V86,800 rpm3,500 rpm7,050 rpm
VolkswagenPhaeton Long4.2 V86,500 rpm3,500 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA8L (D3/4E)Facelift 20074.2 FSI V8VolkswagenPhaeton Long4.2 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.0 s
6.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.3 s
6.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
19.1 s
22.8 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
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.5 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.5 s
9.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.1 s
12.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.2 s
14.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
173 km/h
107 mph
163 km/h
101 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA8L (D3/4E)Facelift 20074.2 FSI V8
350 hp
261 kW
VolkswagenPhaeton Long4.2 V8
335 hp
250 kW

AUDI A8L (D3/4E) Facelift 2007 4.2 FSI V8 has 15 hp more than Volkswagen Phaeton Long 4.2 V8.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Phaeton Long 4.2 V8 and AUDI A8L (D3/4E) Facelift 2007 4.2 FSI V8: 15 hp (11 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA8L (D3/4E)Facelift 20074.2 FSI V8
440 Nm
325 lb-ft
VolkswagenPhaeton Long4.2 V8
430 Nm
317 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA8L (D3/4E)Facelift 20074.2 FSI V8
1,850 kg
4,079 lb
VolkswagenPhaeton Long4.2 V8
2,390 kg
5,269 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA8L (D3/4E)Facelift 20074.2 FSI V8
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
VolkswagenPhaeton Long4.2 V8
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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA8L (D3/4E)Facelift 20074.2 FSI V86.3 s
VolkswagenPhaeton Long4.2 V86.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A8L (D3/4E) Facelift 2007 4.2 FSI V8 and Volkswagen Phaeton Long 4.2 V8: 0.6 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA8L (D3/4E)Facelift 20074.2 FSI V8
10.9 L/100 km
21.6 mpg US
25.9 mpg UK
VolkswagenPhaeton Long4.2 V8
13.0 L/100 km
18.1 mpg US
21.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI A8L (D3/4E) Facelift 2007 4.2 FSI V8 and Volkswagen Phaeton Long 4.2 V8: 2.1 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
AUDIA8L (D3/4E)Facelift 20074.2 FSI V8
189 hp/t
141 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp
VolkswagenPhaeton Long4.2 V8
140 hp/t
105 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA8L (D3/4E)Facelift 20074.2 FSI V8
826 km
513 mi
VolkswagenPhaeton Long4.2 V8
692 km
430 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIA8L (D3/4E)Facelift 20074.2 FSI V8
350 hp
261 kW
6.3 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
VolkswagenPhaeton Long4.2 V8
335 hp
250 kW
6.9 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.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
AUDIA8L (D3/4E)Facelift 20074.2 FSI V8
Power
350 hp
261 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
5,192 mm
204.4 in
Height
1,455 mm
57.3 in
VolkswagenPhaeton Long4.2 V8
Power
335 hp
250 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
4 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
5,175 mm
203.7 in
Height
1,450 mm
57.1 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
AUDIA8L (D3/4E)Facelift 20074.2 FSI V8
Power
350 hp
261 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
10.9 L/100 km
21.6 mpg US
25.9 mpg UK
VolkswagenPhaeton Long4.2 V8
Power
335 hp
250 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
13.0 L/100 km
18.1 mpg US
21.7 mpg UK

AUDI A8L (D3/4E) Facelift 2007 4.2 FSI 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
AUDIA8L (D3/4E)Facelift 20074.2 FSI V8
10.9 L/100 km
21.6 mpg US
25.9 mpg UK
6.3 s
VolkswagenPhaeton Long4.2 V8
13.0 L/100 km
18.1 mpg US
21.7 mpg UK
6.9 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
AUDIA8L (D3/4E)Facelift 20074.2 FSI V8
189 hp/t
141 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp
10.9 L/100 km
21.6 mpg US
25.9 mpg UK
VolkswagenPhaeton Long4.2 V8
140 hp/t
105 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp
13.0 L/100 km
18.1 mpg US
21.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA8L (D3/4E)Facelift 20074.2 FSI V8VolkswagenPhaeton Long4.2 V8
Power
350 hp
261 kW
335 hp
250 kW
Torque
440 Nm
325 lb-ft
430 Nm
317 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.3 s
6.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,850 kg
4,079 lb
2,390 kg
5,269 lb
Fuel consumption
10.9 L/100 km
21.6 mpg US
25.9 mpg UK
13.0 L/100 km
18.1 mpg US
21.7 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
5,192 mm
204.4 in
Height
1,455 mm
57.3 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
4 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
5,175 mm
203.7 in
Height
1,450 mm
57.1 in
Range score
826 km
513 mi
692 km
430 mi
CO2 score
259 g/km
-
Trunk score
500 L
17.7 cu ft
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
189 hp/t
141 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp
140 hp/t
105 kW/t
7.1 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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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleAUDI A8L (D3/4E) Facelift 2007 4.2 FSI V8Volkswagen Phaeton Long 4.2 V8
Consumption10.9 L/100 km21.6 mpg US25.9 mpg UK13 L/100 km18.1 mpg US21.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km19.08 LC100 km22.75 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi30.70 LC100 mi36.61 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,635 L432 US gal360 UK gal1,950 L515 US gal429 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,861 LC/year3,413 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A8L (D3/4E) Facelift 2007 4.2 FSI V8

  • Has 15 hp more
  • Has 10 Nm more
  • Is 540 kg lighter
  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 2.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 49 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 133 km (83 mi) more estimated range

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

Volkswagen Phaeton Long 4.2 V8

No measurable advantages in the available data.

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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