Car comparison

AUDI A8L (D3/4E) 6.0 W12vsAUDI A8L (D4/4H) 4.2 FSI V8

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

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AUDI A8L (D3/4E)

6.0 W12

450 hp5998 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan2003-2005
VS

AUDI A8L (D4/4H)

4.2 FSI V8

372 hp4163 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan2010-2012

Comparison overview

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Best choices

AUDI A8L (D3/4E) 6.0 W12

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.1 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    450 hp
    336 kW
  • Highest torque
    580 Nm
    428 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    226 hp/t
    168 kW/t
    4.4 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    77/100
  • Best performance score
    77/100
  • Best practicality score
    76/100

AUDI A8L (D4/4H) 4.2 FSI V8

  • Lightest
    1,885 kg
    4,156 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.7 L/100 km
    24.2 mpg US
    29.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    13.6 L/100 km
    17.3 mpg US
    20.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.4 L/100 km
    31.8 mpg US
    38.2 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    928 km
    577 mi
  • Largest trunk
    510 L
  • Best economy score
    81/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA8L (D3/4E)6.0 W12AUDIA8L (D4/4H)4.2 FSI V8
Power
450hp336kW
372hp277kW
Torque
580Nm428lb-ft
445Nm328lb-ft
Curb weight
1,995kg4,398lb
1,885kg4,156lb
Gross weight
2,545kg5,611lb
2,535kg5,589lb
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
49.4s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
58.1s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.1s
5.8s
0-200 km/h
15.1s
Calculated
17.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.9s
Calculated
5.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
13.8L/100 km17mpg US20.5mpg UK
9.7L/100 km24.2mpg US29.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
20.5L/100 km11.5mpg US13.8mpg UK
13.6L/100 km17.3mpg US20.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
9.9L/100 km23.8mpg US28.5mpg UK
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.0s
Calculated
13.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
226hp/t168kW/t102hp/1000 lb
Calculated
197hp/t147kW/t90hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
291Nm/t195lb-ft/ton
Calculated
236Nm/t158lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
652km405mi
Calculated
928km577mi
Calculated
Displacement
5,998cc366cu in
4,163cc254cu in
Length
5,181mm204in
5,267mm207in
Width
1,894mm75in
1,949mm77in
Height
1,455mm57in
1,471mm58in
Wheelbase
3,074mm121in
3,122mm123in
Front track
1,629mm64in
1,644mm65in
Rear track
1,615mm64in
1,635mm64in
Trunk volume
500L
510L
Max trunk volume-
906L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
90L
90L
CO2 emissions-
224g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI A8L (D3/4E) 6.0 W12AUDI A8L (D4/4H) 4.2 FSI V8PowerTorque
  • AUDI A8L (D3/4E) 6.0 W12: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A8L (D4/4H) 4.2 FSI V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA8L (D3/4E)6.0 W126,500 rpm4,000-4,700 rpm6,750 rpm
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)4.2 FSI V86,800 rpm3,500 rpm7,050 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA8L (D3/4E)6.0 W12AUDIA8L (D4/4H)4.2 FSI V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.9 s
5.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.1 s
5.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
15.1 s
17.5 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
2.4 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
5.9 s
6.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.7 s
9.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.1 s
11.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.0 s
13.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
186 km/h
116 mph
178 km/h
110 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA8L (D3/4E)6.0 W12
450 hp
336 kW
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)4.2 FSI V8
372 hp
277 kW

AUDI A8L (D3/4E) 6.0 W12 has 78 hp more than AUDI A8L (D4/4H) 4.2 FSI V8.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI A8L (D4/4H) 4.2 FSI V8 and AUDI A8L (D3/4E) 6.0 W12: 78 hp (58 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA8L (D3/4E)6.0 W12
580 Nm
428 lb-ft
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)4.2 FSI V8
445 Nm
328 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA8L (D3/4E)6.0 W12
1,995 kg
4,398 lb
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)4.2 FSI V8
1,885 kg
4,156 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)6.0 W12
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)4.2 FSI V8
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 (D3/4E)6.0 W125.1 s
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)4.2 FSI V85.8 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A8L (D3/4E) 6.0 W12 and AUDI A8L (D4/4H) 4.2 FSI V8: 0.7 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)6.0 W12
13.8 L/100 km
17.0 mpg US
20.5 mpg UK
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)4.2 FSI V8
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI A8L (D4/4H) 4.2 FSI V8 and AUDI A8L (D3/4E) 6.0 W12: 4.1 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)6.0 W12
226 hp/t
168 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)4.2 FSI V8
197 hp/t
147 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA8L (D3/4E)6.0 W12
652 km
405 mi
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)4.2 FSI V8
928 km
577 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIA8L (D3/4E)6.0 W12
450 hp
336 kW
5.1 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)4.2 FSI V8
372 hp
277 kW
5.8 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 (D3/4E)6.0 W12
Power
450 hp
336 kW
0-100 km/h5.1 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
5,181 mm
204.0 in
Height
1,455 mm
57.3 in
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)4.2 FSI V8
Power
372 hp
277 kW
0-100 km/h5.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
510 L
18.0 cu ft
Length
5,267 mm
207.4 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
AUDIA8L (D3/4E)6.0 W12
Power
450 hp
336 kW
0-100 km/h5.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
13.8 L/100 km
17.0 mpg US
20.5 mpg UK
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)4.2 FSI V8
Power
372 hp
277 kW
0-100 km/h5.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 mpg UK

AUDI A8L (D4/4H) 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)6.0 W12
13.8 L/100 km
17.0 mpg US
20.5 mpg UK
5.1 s
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)4.2 FSI V8
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 mpg UK
5.8 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)6.0 W12
226 hp/t
168 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
13.8 L/100 km
17.0 mpg US
20.5 mpg UK
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)4.2 FSI V8
197 hp/t
147 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA8L (D3/4E)6.0 W12AUDIA8L (D4/4H)4.2 FSI V8
Power
450 hp
336 kW
372 hp
277 kW
Torque
580 Nm
428 lb-ft
445 Nm
328 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.1 s
5.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,995 kg
4,398 lb
1,885 kg
4,156 lb
Fuel consumption
13.8 L/100 km
17.0 mpg US
20.5 mpg UK
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
5,181 mm
204.0 in
Height
1,455 mm
57.3 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
510 L
18.0 cu ft
Length
5,267 mm
207.4 in
Height
1,471 mm
57.9 in
Range score
652 km
405 mi
928 km
577 mi
CO2 score
-
224 g/km
Trunk score
500 L
17.7 cu ft
510 L
18.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
226 hp/t
168 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
197 hp/t
147 kW/t
5.1 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.

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 (D3/4E) 6.0 W12AUDI A8L (D4/4H) 4.2 FSI V8
Consumption13.8 L/100 km17 mpg US20.5 mpg UK9.7 L/100 km24.2 mpg US29.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km24.15 LC100 km16.97 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi38.87 LC100 mi27.32 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,070 L547 US gal455 UK gal1,455 L384 US gal320 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,623 LC/year2,546 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A8L (D3/4E) 6.0 W12

  • Has 78 hp more
  • Has 135 Nm more
  • Is 0.7 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 28 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

AUDI A8L (D4/4H) 4.2 FSI V8

  • Is 110 kg lighter
  • Uses 4.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 276 km (171 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 10 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power

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