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AUDI A8L (D4/4H) · Facelift 2013 2.0 · Stage 3vsAUDI A8L (D4/4H) · Facelift 2013 2.0 · Stage 2vsAUDI A8L (D4/4H) · Facelift 2013 2.0 · Stage 1vsAUDI A8L (D4/4H) · Facelift 2013 2.0

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AUDI A8L (D4/4H) · Facelift 2013

2.0 (Stage 3)

317 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2013-2015
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AUDI A8L (D4/4H) · Facelift 2013

2.0 (Stage 2)

274 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2013-2015
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AUDI A8L (D4/4H) · Facelift 2013

2.0 (Stage 1)

249 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2013-2015
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AUDI A8L (D4/4H) · Facelift 2013

2.0

211 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2013-2015

Comparison overview

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AUDI A8L (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 2.0 (Stage 3) 317 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.1 s
  • Fastest top speed
    267 km/h
    166 mph
  • Most powerful
    317 hp
    236 kW
  • Highest torque
    543 Nm
    400 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,920 kg
    4,233 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    165 hp/t
    123 kW/t
    6.1 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.3 L/100 km
    37.3 mpg US
    44.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.2 L/100 km
    37.9 mpg US
    45.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.3 L/100 km
    37.3 mpg US
    44.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    146 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,238 km
    769 mi
  • Largest trunk
    335 L
  • Best overall score
    68/100
  • Best performance score
    67/100
  • Best economy score
    90/100
  • Best practicality score
    70/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA8L (D4/4H)Facelift 20132.0 (Stage 3)317 hpAUDIA8L (D4/4H)Facelift 20132.0 (Stage 2)274 hpAUDIA8L (D4/4H)Facelift 20132.0 (Stage 1)249 hpAUDIA8L (D4/4H)Facelift 20132.0211 hp
Power
317hp236kW+106 hp
274hp205kW+63 hp
249hp186kW+38 hp
211hp157kW
Torque
543Nm400lb-ft+193 Nm
473Nm348lb-ft+123 Nm
427Nm315lb-ft+77 Nm
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,920kg4,233lb
1,920kg4,233lb
1,920kg4,233lb
1,920kg4,233lb
Gross weight
2,520kg5,556lb
2,520kg5,556lb
2,520kg5,556lb
2,520kg5,556lb
Top speed
267 km/h
166 mph
+39 km/h
256 km/h
159 mph
+28 km/h
249 km/h
155 mph
+21 km/h
228 km/h
142 mph
To 99% top speed
65.3s99% target: 264 km/h / 164 mph-8.2 s
Calculated
69.9s99% target: 253 km/h / 157 mph-3.6 s
Calculated
72.9s99% target: 247 km/h / 153 mph-0.6 s
Calculated
73.5s99% target: 226 km/h / 140 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.1s-1.8 s
6.7s-1.2 s
7.1s-0.8 s
7.9s
0-200 km/h
18.8s-12.8 s
Calculated
21.8s-9.8 s
Calculated
24.2s-7.4 s
Calculated
31.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.9s-1.7 s
Calculated
6.4s-1.1 s
Calculated
6.8s-0.7 s
Calculated
7.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.1s-1.6 s
Calculated
14.6s-1.1 s
Calculated
15.0s-0.7 s
Calculated
15.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
165hp/t123kW/t75hp/1000 lb
Calculated
143hp/t107kW/t65hp/1000 lb
Calculated
130hp/t97kW/t59hp/1000 lb
Calculated
110hp/t82kW/t50hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
283Nm/t189lb-ft/ton
Calculated
246Nm/t165lb-ft/ton
Calculated
222Nm/t149lb-ft/ton
Calculated
182Nm/t122lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,238km769mi
Calculated
1,238km769mi
Calculated
1,238km769mi
Calculated
1,238km769mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,984cc121cu in
1,984cc121cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
5,265mm207in
5,265mm207in
5,265mm207in
5,265mm207in
Width
1,949mm77in
1,949mm77in
1,949mm77in
1,949mm77in
Height
1,471mm58in
1,471mm58in
1,471mm58in
1,471mm58in
Wheelbase
3,122mm123in
3,122mm123in
3,122mm123in
3,122mm123in
Front track
1,644mm65in
1,644mm65in
1,644mm65in
1,644mm65in
Rear track
1,635mm64in
1,635mm64in
1,635mm64in
1,635mm64in
Trunk volume
335L
335L
335L
335L
Doors
4
4
4
4
Seats
5
5
5
5
Fuel tank
78L
78L
78L
78L
CO2 emissions
146g/km
146g/km
146g/km
146g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI A8L (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 2.0 (Stage 3) 317 hpAUDI A8L (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 2.0 (Stage 2) 274 hpAUDI A8L (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 2.0 (Stage 1) 249 hpAUDI A8L (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 2.0 211 hpPowerTorque
  • AUDI A8L (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 2.0 (Stage 3) 317 hp: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A8L (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 2.0 (Stage 2) 274 hp: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A8L (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 2.0 (Stage 1) 249 hp: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A8L (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 2.0 211 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)Facelift 20132.0 (Stage 3)317 hp4,200-6,000 rpm1,500-4,200 rpm6,250 rpm
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)Facelift 20132.0 (Stage 2)274 hp4,200-6,000 rpm1,500-4,200 rpm6,250 rpm
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)Facelift 20132.0 (Stage 1)249 hp4,200-6,000 rpm1,500-4,200 rpm6,250 rpm
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)Facelift 20132.0211 hp4,200-6,000 rpm1,500-4,200 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA8L (D4/4H)Facelift 20132.0 (Stage 3)317 hpAUDIA8L (D4/4H)Facelift 20132.0 (Stage 2)274 hpAUDIA8L (D4/4H)Facelift 20132.0 (Stage 1)249 hpAUDIA8L (D4/4H)Facelift 20132.0211 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.9 s
6.4 s
6.8 s
7.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.1 s
6.7 s
7.1 s
7.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
18.8 s
21.8 s
24.2 s
31.6 s
Top speed
267 km/h
166 mph
256 km/h
159 mph
249 km/h
155 mph
228 km/h
142 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.6 s
2.7 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
6.4 s
6.6 s
6.8 s
7.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.4 s
9.8 s
10.0 s
10.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.9 s
12.4 s
12.7 s
13.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.1 s
14.6 s
15.0 s
15.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
173 km/h
108 mph
166 km/h
103 mph
161 km/h
100 mph
152 km/h
94 mph

Power comparison

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

AUDI A8L (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 2.0 (Stage 3) 317 hp has 106 hp more than AUDI A8L (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 2.0 211 hp.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI A8L (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 2.0 211 hp and AUDI A8L (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 2.0 (Stage 3) 317 hp: 106 hp (79 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Curb weight comparison

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

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A8L (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 2.0 (Stage 3) 317 hp and AUDI A8L (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 2.0 211 hp: 1.8 s.

The closest cars by acceleration are AUDI A8L (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 2.0 (Stage 2) 274 hp and AUDI A8L (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 2.0 (Stage 1) 249 hp, separated by only 0.4 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 20132.0 (Stage 3)317 hp
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)Facelift 20132.0 (Stage 2)274 hp
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)Facelift 20132.0 (Stage 1)249 hp
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)Facelift 20132.0211 hp
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 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 (D4/4H)Facelift 20132.0 (Stage 3)317 hp
165 hp/t
123 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)Facelift 20132.0 (Stage 2)274 hp
143 hp/t
107 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)Facelift 20132.0 (Stage 1)249 hp
130 hp/t
97 kW/t
7.7 kg/hp
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)Facelift 20132.0211 hp
110 hp/t
82 kW/t
9.1 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)Facelift 20132.0 (Stage 3)317 hp
317 hp
236 kW
6.1 s
267 km/h
166 mph
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)Facelift 20132.0 (Stage 2)274 hp
274 hp
205 kW
6.7 s
256 km/h
159 mph
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)Facelift 20132.0 (Stage 1)249 hp
249 hp
186 kW
7.1 s
249 km/h
155 mph
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)Facelift 20132.0211 hp
211 hp
157 kW
7.9 s
228 km/h
142 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 20132.0 (Stage 3)317 hp
Power
317 hp
236 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
267 km/h
166 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
335 L
11.8 cu ft
Length
5,265 mm
207.3 in
Height
1,471 mm
57.9 in
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)Facelift 20132.0 (Stage 2)274 hp
Power
274 hp
205 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
256 km/h
159 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
335 L
11.8 cu ft
Length
5,265 mm
207.3 in
Height
1,471 mm
57.9 in
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)Facelift 20132.0 (Stage 1)249 hp
Power
249 hp
186 kW
0-100 km/h7.1 s
Top speed
249 km/h
155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
335 L
11.8 cu ft
Length
5,265 mm
207.3 in
Height
1,471 mm
57.9 in
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)Facelift 20132.0211 hp
Power
211 hp
157 kW
0-100 km/h7.9 s
Top speed
228 km/h
142 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
335 L
11.8 cu ft
Length
5,265 mm
207.3 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 (D4/4H)Facelift 20132.0 (Stage 3)317 hp
Power
317 hp
236 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
267 km/h
166 mph
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)Facelift 20132.0 (Stage 2)274 hp
Power
274 hp
205 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
256 km/h
159 mph
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)Facelift 20132.0 (Stage 1)249 hp
Power
249 hp
186 kW
0-100 km/h7.1 s
Top speed
249 km/h
155 mph
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)Facelift 20132.0211 hp
Power
211 hp
157 kW
0-100 km/h7.9 s
Top speed
228 km/h
142 mph
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK

AUDI A8L (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 2.0 (Stage 3) 317 hp 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 20132.0 (Stage 3)317 hp
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
6.1 s
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)Facelift 20132.0 (Stage 2)274 hp
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
6.7 s
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)Facelift 20132.0 (Stage 1)249 hp
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
7.1 s
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)Facelift 20132.0211 hp
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
7.9 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 (D4/4H)Facelift 20132.0 (Stage 3)317 hp
165 hp/t
123 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)Facelift 20132.0 (Stage 2)274 hp
143 hp/t
107 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)Facelift 20132.0 (Stage 1)249 hp
130 hp/t
97 kW/t
7.7 kg/hp
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)Facelift 20132.0211 hp
110 hp/t
82 kW/t
9.1 kg/hp
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA8L (D4/4H)Facelift 20132.0 (Stage 3)317 hpAUDIA8L (D4/4H)Facelift 20132.0 (Stage 2)274 hpAUDIA8L (D4/4H)Facelift 20132.0 (Stage 1)249 hpAUDIA8L (D4/4H)Facelift 20132.0211 hp
Power
317 hp
236 kW
274 hp
205 kW
249 hp
186 kW
211 hp
157 kW
Torque
543 Nm
400 lb-ft
473 Nm
348 lb-ft
427 Nm
315 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.1 s
6.7 s
7.1 s
7.9 s
Top speed
267 km/h
166 mph
256 km/h
159 mph
249 km/h
155 mph
228 km/h
142 mph
Lightness
1,920 kg
4,233 lb
1,920 kg
4,233 lb
1,920 kg
4,233 lb
1,920 kg
4,233 lb
Fuel consumption
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
335 L
11.8 cu ft
Length
5,265 mm
207.3 in
Height
1,471 mm
57.9 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
335 L
11.8 cu ft
Length
5,265 mm
207.3 in
Height
1,471 mm
57.9 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
335 L
11.8 cu ft
Length
5,265 mm
207.3 in
Height
1,471 mm
57.9 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
335 L
11.8 cu ft
Length
5,265 mm
207.3 in
Height
1,471 mm
57.9 in
Range score
1,238 km
769 mi
1,238 km
769 mi
1,238 km
769 mi
1,238 km
769 mi
CO2 score
146 g/km
146 g/km
146 g/km
146 g/km
Trunk score
335 L
11.8 cu ft
335 L
11.8 cu ft
335 L
11.8 cu ft
335 L
11.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
165 hp/t
123 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp
143 hp/t
107 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp
130 hp/t
97 kW/t
7.7 kg/hp
110 hp/t
82 kW/t
9.1 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score
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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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleAUDI A8L (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 2.0 (Stage 3) 317 hpAUDI A8L (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 2.0 (Stage 2) 274 hpAUDI A8L (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 2.0 (Stage 1) 249 hpAUDI A8L (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 2.0 211 hp
Consumption6.3 L/100 km37.3 mpg US44.8 mpg UK6.3 L/100 km37.3 mpg US44.8 mpg UK6.3 L/100 km37.3 mpg US44.8 mpg UK6.3 L/100 km37.3 mpg US44.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.03 LC100 km11.03 LC100 km11.03 LC100 km11.03 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi17.74 LC100 mi17.74 LC100 mi17.74 LC100 mi17.74 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used945 L250 US gal208 UK gal945 L250 US gal208 UK gal945 L250 US gal208 UK gal945 L250 US gal208 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,654 LC/year1,654 LC/year1,654 LC/year1,654 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A8L (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 2.0 (Stage 3) 317 hp

  • Has 42 hp more
  • Has 70 Nm more
  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 11 km/h (7 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 22 hp/t better power-to-weight

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

Cons

  • Highest CO2 emissions

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