Car comparison

AUDI A8L (D4/4H) · Facelift 2013 6.3 FSI W12vsAUDI A8L (D3/4E) · Facelift 2005 6.0 W12

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

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AUDI A8L (D4/4H) · Facelift 2013

6.3 FSI W12

500 hp6299 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan2013-2017
VS

AUDI A8L (D3/4E) · Facelift 2005

6.0 W12

450 hp5998 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan2005-2007

Comparison overview

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

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    500 hp
    373 kW
  • Highest torque
    625 Nm
    461 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    241 hp/t
    180 kW/t
    4.2 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    11.3 L/100 km
    20.8 mpg US
    25.0 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    15.7 L/100 km
    15.0 mpg US
    18.0 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    8.7 L/100 km
    27.0 mpg US
    32.5 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    726 km
    451 mi
  • Largest trunk
    520 L
  • Best overall score
    80/100
  • Best performance score
    81/100
  • Best economy score
    77/100
  • Best practicality score
    77/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA8L (D4/4H)Facelift 20136.3 FSI W12AUDIA8L (D3/4E)Facelift 20056.0 W12
Power
500hp373kW
450hp336kW
Torque
625Nm461lb-ft
580Nm428lb-ft
Curb weight
2,075kg4,575lb
1,995kg4,398lb
Gross weight
2,675kg5,897lb
2,545kg5,611lb
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
45.2s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
51.0s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.7s
5.2s
0-200 km/h
13.9s
Calculated
15.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.5s
Calculated
5.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11.3L/100 km20.8mpg US25.0mpg UK
13.6L/100 km17.3mpg US20.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
15.7L/100 km15mpg US18.0mpg UK
20.1L/100 km11.7mpg US14.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.7L/100 km27mpg US32.5mpg UK
9.8L/100 km24mpg US28.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.6s
Calculated
13.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
241hp/t180kW/t109hp/1000 lb
Calculated
226hp/t168kW/t102hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
301Nm/t202lb-ft/ton
Calculated
291Nm/t195lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
726km451mi
Calculated
662km411mi
Calculated
Displacement
6,299cc384cu in
5,998cc366cu in
Length
5,265mm207in
5,192mm204in
Width
1,949mm77in
1,894mm75in
Height
1,471mm58in
1,455mm57in
Wheelbase
3,122mm123in
3,074mm121in
Front track
1,644mm65in
1,619mm64in
Rear track
1,635mm64in
1,605mm63in
Trunk volume
520L
500L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
82L
90L
CO2 emissions
264g/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 (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 6.3 FSI W12AUDI A8L (D3/4E) Facelift 2005 6.0 W12PowerTorque
  • AUDI A8L (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 6.3 FSI W12: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A8L (D3/4E) Facelift 2005 6.0 W12: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)Facelift 20136.3 FSI W126,200 rpm4,750 rpm6,450 rpm
AUDIA8L (D3/4E)Facelift 20056.0 W126,200 rpm4,000-4,700 rpm6,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA8L (D4/4H)Facelift 20136.3 FSI W12AUDIA8L (D3/4E)Facelift 20056.0 W12
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.5 s
5.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.7 s
5.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
13.9 s
15.5 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
5.7 s
6.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.4 s
8.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.7 s
11.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.6 s
13.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
191 km/h
119 mph
184 km/h
115 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)Facelift 20136.3 FSI W12
500 hp
373 kW
AUDIA8L (D3/4E)Facelift 20056.0 W12
450 hp
336 kW

AUDI A8L (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 6.3 FSI W12 has 50 hp more than AUDI A8L (D3/4E) Facelift 2005 6.0 W12.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI A8L (D3/4E) Facelift 2005 6.0 W12 and AUDI A8L (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 6.3 FSI W12: 50 hp (37 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)Facelift 20136.3 FSI W12
625 Nm
461 lb-ft
AUDIA8L (D3/4E)Facelift 20056.0 W12
580 Nm
428 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)Facelift 20136.3 FSI W12
2,075 kg
4,575 lb
AUDIA8L (D3/4E)Facelift 20056.0 W12
1,995 kg
4,398 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 (D4/4H)Facelift 20136.3 FSI W12
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIA8L (D3/4E)Facelift 20056.0 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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)Facelift 20136.3 FSI W124.7 s
AUDIA8L (D3/4E)Facelift 20056.0 W125.2 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A8L (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 6.3 FSI W12 and AUDI A8L (D3/4E) Facelift 2005 6.0 W12: 0.5 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 (D4/4H)Facelift 20136.3 FSI W12
11.3 L/100 km
20.8 mpg US
25.0 mpg UK
AUDIA8L (D3/4E)Facelift 20056.0 W12
13.6 L/100 km
17.3 mpg US
20.8 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI A8L (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 6.3 FSI W12 and AUDI A8L (D3/4E) Facelift 2005 6.0 W12: 2.3 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
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)Facelift 20136.3 FSI W12
241 hp/t
180 kW/t
4.1 kg/hp
AUDIA8L (D3/4E)Facelift 20056.0 W12
226 hp/t
168 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)Facelift 20136.3 FSI W12
726 km
451 mi
AUDIA8L (D3/4E)Facelift 20056.0 W12
662 km
411 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
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
AUDIA8L (D3/4E)Facelift 20056.0 W12
450 hp
336 kW
5.2 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
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
AUDIA8L (D3/4E)Facelift 20056.0 W12
Power
450 hp
336 kW
0-100 km/h5.2 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

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 (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
AUDIA8L (D3/4E)Facelift 20056.0 W12
Power
450 hp
336 kW
0-100 km/h5.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
13.6 L/100 km
17.3 mpg US
20.8 mpg UK

AUDI A8L (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 6.3 FSI W12 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 (D4/4H)Facelift 20136.3 FSI W12
11.3 L/100 km
20.8 mpg US
25.0 mpg UK
4.7 s
AUDIA8L (D3/4E)Facelift 20056.0 W12
13.6 L/100 km
17.3 mpg US
20.8 mpg UK
5.2 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 (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
AUDIA8L (D3/4E)Facelift 20056.0 W12
226 hp/t
168 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
13.6 L/100 km
17.3 mpg US
20.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA8L (D4/4H)Facelift 20136.3 FSI W12AUDIA8L (D3/4E)Facelift 20056.0 W12
Power
500 hp
373 kW
450 hp
336 kW
Torque
625 Nm
461 lb-ft
580 Nm
428 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.7 s
5.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
2,075 kg
4,575 lb
1,995 kg
4,398 lb
Fuel consumption
11.3 L/100 km
20.8 mpg US
25.0 mpg UK
13.6 L/100 km
17.3 mpg US
20.8 mpg UK
Practicality
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
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
Range score
726 km
451 mi
662 km
411 mi
CO2 score
264 g/km
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Trunk score
520 L
18.4 cu ft
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
241 hp/t
180 kW/t
4.2 kg/hp
226 hp/t
168 kW/t
4.4 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 A8L (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 6.3 FSI W12AUDI A8L (D3/4E) Facelift 2005 6.0 W12
Consumption11.3 L/100 km20.8 mpg US25 mpg UK13.6 L/100 km17.3 mpg US20.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km19.78 LC100 km23.80 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi31.82 LC100 mi38.30 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,695 L448 US gal373 UK gal2,040 L539 US gal449 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,966 LC/year3,570 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Has 50 hp more
  • Has 45 Nm more
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 2.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 15 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 64 km (40 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 20 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Heaviest

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