Car comparison

AUDI A8L (D3/4E) 6.0 W12vsAUDI S8 (D3) 5.2 FSI V10

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 S8 (D3)

5.2 FSI V10

450 hp5204 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan2006-2007

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

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
  • Largest trunk
    500 L
  • Best overall score
    77/100
  • Best performance score
    77/100
  • Best practicality score
    76/100

AUDI S8 (D3) 5.2 FSI V10

  • Lightest
    1,940 kg
    4,277 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    232 hp/t
    173 kW/t
    4.3 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    13.4 L/100 km
    17.6 mpg US
    21.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    19.7 L/100 km
    11.9 mpg US
    14.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    9.7 L/100 km
    24.2 mpg US
    29.1 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    672 km
    417 mi
  • Best economy score
    71/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA8L (D3/4E)6.0 W12AUDIS8 (D3)5.2 FSI V10
Power
450hp336kW
450hp336kW
Torque
580Nm428lb-ft
540Nm398lb-ft
Curb weight
1,995kg4,398lb
1,940kg4,277lb
Gross weight
2,545kg5,611lb
2,540kg5,600lb
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
49.4s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.1s
5.1s
0-200 km/h
15.1s
Calculated
15.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.9s
Calculated
4.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
13.8L/100 km17mpg US20.5mpg UK
13.4L/100 km17.6mpg US21.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
20.5L/100 km11.5mpg US13.8mpg UK
19.7L/100 km11.9mpg US14.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
9.9L/100 km23.8mpg US28.5mpg UK
9.7L/100 km24.2mpg US29.1mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.0s
Calculated
13.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
226hp/t168kW/t102hp/1000 lb
Calculated
232hp/t173kW/t105hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
291Nm/t195lb-ft/ton
Calculated
278Nm/t186lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
652km405mi
Calculated
672km417mi
Calculated
Displacement
5,998cc366cu in
5,204cc318cu in
Length
5,181mm204in
5,062mm199in
Width
1,894mm75in
1,897mm75in
Height
1,455mm57in
1,424mm56in
Wheelbase
3,074mm121in
2,944mm116in
Front track
1,629mm64in
1,620mm64in
Rear track
1,615mm64in
1,607mm63in
Trunk volume
500L
500L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
90L
90L
CO2 emissions-
314g/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 S8 (D3) 5.2 FSI V10PowerTorque
  • AUDI A8L (D3/4E) 6.0 W12: Power / Torque
  • AUDI S8 (D3) 5.2 FSI V10: 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
AUDIS8 (D3)5.2 FSI V107,000 rpm3,500 rpm7,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA8L (D3/4E)6.0 W12AUDIS8 (D3)5.2 FSI V10
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.9 s
4.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.1 s
5.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
15.1 s
15.1 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
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
5.9 s
5.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.7 s
8.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.1 s
11.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.0 s
13.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
186 km/h
116 mph
186 km/h
116 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
AUDIS8 (D3)5.2 FSI V10
450 hp
336 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
AUDIS8 (D3)5.2 FSI V10
540 Nm
398 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
AUDIS8 (D3)5.2 FSI V10
1,940 kg
4,277 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
AUDIS8 (D3)5.2 FSI V10
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
AUDIS8 (D3)5.2 FSI V105.1 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
AUDIS8 (D3)5.2 FSI V10
13.4 L/100 km
17.6 mpg US
21.1 mpg UK

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
AUDIS8 (D3)5.2 FSI V10
232 hp/t
173 kW/t
4.3 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
AUDIS8 (D3)5.2 FSI V10
672 km
417 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
AUDIS8 (D3)5.2 FSI V10
450 hp
336 kW
5.1 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
AUDIS8 (D3)5.2 FSI V10
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
5,062 mm
199.3 in
Height
1,424 mm
56.1 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)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
AUDIS8 (D3)5.2 FSI V10
Power
450 hp
336 kW
0-100 km/h5.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
13.4 L/100 km
17.6 mpg US
21.1 mpg UK

AUDI S8 (D3) 5.2 FSI V10 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
AUDIS8 (D3)5.2 FSI V10
13.4 L/100 km
17.6 mpg US
21.1 mpg UK
5.1 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
AUDIS8 (D3)5.2 FSI V10
232 hp/t
173 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp
13.4 L/100 km
17.6 mpg US
21.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA8L (D3/4E)6.0 W12AUDIS8 (D3)5.2 FSI V10
Power
450 hp
336 kW
450 hp
336 kW
Torque
580 Nm
428 lb-ft
540 Nm
398 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.1 s
5.1 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
1,940 kg
4,277 lb
Fuel consumption
13.8 L/100 km
17.0 mpg US
20.5 mpg UK
13.4 L/100 km
17.6 mpg US
21.1 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
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
5,062 mm
199.3 in
Height
1,424 mm
56.1 in
Range score
652 km
405 mi
672 km
417 mi
CO2 score
-
314 g/km
Trunk score
500 L
17.7 cu ft
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
226 hp/t
168 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
232 hp/t
173 kW/t
4.3 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) 6.0 W12AUDI S8 (D3) 5.2 FSI V10
Consumption13.8 L/100 km17 mpg US20.5 mpg UK13.4 L/100 km17.6 mpg US21.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km24.15 LC100 km23.45 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi38.87 LC100 mi37.74 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,070 L547 US gal455 UK gal2,010 L531 US gal442 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,623 LC/year3,518 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A8L (D3/4E) 6.0 W12

  • Has 40 Nm more

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

AUDI S8 (D3) 5.2 FSI V10

  • Is 55 kg lighter
  • Uses 0.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 6 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 19 km (12 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

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