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AUDI A8L (D4/4H) · Facelift 2013 3.0 TDI V6 · Stage 3vsAUDI A8L (D4/4H) · Facelift 2013 3.0 TDI V6 · Stage 2vsAUDI A8L (D4/4H) · Facelift 2013 3.0 TDI V6 · Stage 1vsAUDI A8L (D4/4H) · Facelift 2013 3.0 TDI V6

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AUDI A8L (D4/4H) · Facelift 2013

3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 3)

406 hp2967 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2015-2017
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AUDI A8L (D4/4H) · Facelift 2013

3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 2)

354 hp2967 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2015-2017
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AUDI A8L (D4/4H) · Facelift 2013

3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 1)

314 hp2967 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2015-2017
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AUDI A8L (D4/4H) · Facelift 2013

3.0 TDI V6

262 hp2967 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2015-2017

Comparison overview

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Best choices

AUDI A8L (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 3) 406 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.6 s
  • Fastest top speed
    289 km/h
    180 mph
  • Most powerful
    406 hp
    303 kW
  • Highest torque
    928 Nm
    684 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,935 kg
    4,266 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    210 hp/t
    157 kW/t
    4.8 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.9 L/100 km
    39.9 mpg US
    47.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.5 L/100 km
    31.4 mpg US
    37.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.0 L/100 km
    47.0 mpg US
    56.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    155 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,390 km
    864 mi
  • Largest trunk
    520 L
  • Best overall score
    80/100
  • Best performance score
    82/100
  • Best economy score
    91/100
  • Best practicality score
    77/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA8L (D4/4H)Facelift 20133.0 TDI V6 (Stage 3)406 hpAUDIA8L (D4/4H)Facelift 20133.0 TDI V6 (Stage 2)354 hpAUDIA8L (D4/4H)Facelift 20133.0 TDI V6 (Stage 1)314 hpAUDIA8L (D4/4H)Facelift 20133.0 TDI V6262 hp
Power
406hp303kW+144 hp
354hp264kW+92 hp
314hp234kW+52 hp
262hp195kW
Torque
928Nm684lb-ft+348 Nm
812Nm599lb-ft+232 Nm
725Nm535lb-ft+145 Nm
580Nm428lb-ft
Curb weight
1,935kg4,266lb
1,935kg4,266lb
1,935kg4,266lb
1,935kg4,266lb
Gross weight
2,585kg5,699lb
2,585kg5,699lb
2,585kg5,699lb
2,585kg5,699lb
Top speed
289 km/h
180 mph
+29 km/h
276 km/h
171 mph
+16 km/h
264 km/h
164 mph
+4 km/h
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
51.5s99% target: 286 km/h / 178 mph-14.8 s
Calculated
55.3s99% target: 273 km/h / 170 mph-11.0 s
Calculated
57.9s99% target: 261 km/h / 162 mph-8.4 s
Calculated
66.3s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.6s-1.5 s
5.1s-1.0 s
5.4s-0.7 s
6.1s
0-200 km/h
13.0s-6.7 s
Calculated
14.9s-4.8 s
Calculated
17.0s-2.7 s
Calculated
19.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.4s-1.4 s
Calculated
4.8s-1.0 s
Calculated
5.2s-0.6 s
Calculated
5.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.4s-1.6 s
Calculated
13.0s-1.1 s
Calculated
13.4s-0.7 s
Calculated
14.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
210hp/t157kW/t95hp/1000 lb
Calculated
183hp/t136kW/t83hp/1000 lb
Calculated
162hp/t121kW/t74hp/1000 lb
Calculated
135hp/t101kW/t61hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
480Nm/t321lb-ft/ton
Calculated
420Nm/t281lb-ft/ton
Calculated
375Nm/t251lb-ft/ton
Calculated
300Nm/t201lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,390km864mi
Calculated
1,390km864mi
Calculated
1,390km864mi
Calculated
1,390km864mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,967cc181cu in
2,967cc181cu in
2,967cc181cu in
2,967cc181cu 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
520L
520L
520L
520L
Doors
4
4
4
4
Seats
5
5
5
5
Fuel tank
82L
82L
82L
82L
CO2 emissions
155g/km
155g/km
155g/km
155g/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 3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 3) 406 hpAUDI A8L (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 2) 354 hpAUDI A8L (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 1) 314 hpAUDI A8L (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 3.0 TDI V6 262 hpPowerTorque
  • AUDI A8L (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 3) 406 hp: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A8L (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 2) 354 hp: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A8L (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 1) 314 hp: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A8L (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 3.0 TDI V6 262 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)Facelift 20133.0 TDI V6 (Stage 3)406 hp4,000-4,250 rpm1,750-2,500 rpm4,500 rpm
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)Facelift 20133.0 TDI V6 (Stage 2)354 hp4,000-4,250 rpm1,750-2,500 rpm4,500 rpm
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)Facelift 20133.0 TDI V6 (Stage 1)314 hp4,000-4,250 rpm1,750-2,500 rpm4,500 rpm
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)Facelift 20133.0 TDI V6262 hp4,000-4,250 rpm1,750-2,500 rpm4,500 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA8L (D4/4H)Facelift 20133.0 TDI V6 (Stage 3)406 hpAUDIA8L (D4/4H)Facelift 20133.0 TDI V6 (Stage 2)354 hpAUDIA8L (D4/4H)Facelift 20133.0 TDI V6 (Stage 1)314 hpAUDIA8L (D4/4H)Facelift 20133.0 TDI V6262 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.4 s
4.8 s
5.2 s
5.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.6 s
5.1 s
5.4 s
6.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
13.0 s
14.9 s
17.0 s
19.7 s
Top speed
289 km/h
180 mph
276 km/h
171 mph
264 km/h
164 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.4 s
2.4 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
5.7 s
5.9 s
6.0 s
6.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.3 s
8.7 s
8.9 s
9.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.6 s
11.0 s
11.4 s
11.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.4 s
13.0 s
13.4 s
14.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
196 km/h
122 mph
186 km/h
116 mph
179 km/h
111 mph
171 km/h
106 mph

Power comparison

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

AUDI A8L (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 3) 406 hp has 144 hp more than AUDI A8L (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 3.0 TDI V6 262 hp.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI A8L (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 3.0 TDI V6 262 hp and AUDI A8L (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 3) 406 hp: 144 hp (107 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 3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 3) 406 hp and AUDI A8L (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 3.0 TDI V6 262 hp: 1.5 s.

The closest cars by acceleration are AUDI A8L (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 2) 354 hp and AUDI A8L (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 1) 314 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 20133.0 TDI V6 (Stage 3)406 hp
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)Facelift 20133.0 TDI V6 (Stage 2)354 hp
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)Facelift 20133.0 TDI V6 (Stage 1)314 hp
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)Facelift 20133.0 TDI V6262 hp
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

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 20133.0 TDI V6 (Stage 3)406 hp
406 hp
303 kW
4.6 s
289 km/h
180 mph
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)Facelift 20133.0 TDI V6 (Stage 2)354 hp
354 hp
264 kW
5.1 s
276 km/h
171 mph
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)Facelift 20133.0 TDI V6 (Stage 1)314 hp
314 hp
234 kW
5.4 s
264 km/h
164 mph
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)Facelift 20133.0 TDI V6262 hp
262 hp
195 kW
6.1 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 (D4/4H)Facelift 20133.0 TDI V6 (Stage 3)406 hp
Power
406 hp
303 kW
0-100 km/h4.6 s
Top speed
289 km/h
180 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 (D4/4H)Facelift 20133.0 TDI V6 (Stage 2)354 hp
Power
354 hp
264 kW
0-100 km/h5.1 s
Top speed
276 km/h
171 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 (D4/4H)Facelift 20133.0 TDI V6 (Stage 1)314 hp
Power
314 hp
234 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 s
Top speed
264 km/h
164 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 (D4/4H)Facelift 20133.0 TDI V6262 hp
Power
262 hp
195 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 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

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 20133.0 TDI V6 (Stage 3)406 hp
Power
406 hp
303 kW
0-100 km/h4.6 s
Top speed
289 km/h
180 mph
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)Facelift 20133.0 TDI V6 (Stage 2)354 hp
Power
354 hp
264 kW
0-100 km/h5.1 s
Top speed
276 km/h
171 mph
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)Facelift 20133.0 TDI V6 (Stage 1)314 hp
Power
314 hp
234 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 s
Top speed
264 km/h
164 mph
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)Facelift 20133.0 TDI V6262 hp
Power
262 hp
195 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK

AUDI A8L (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 3) 406 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 20133.0 TDI V6 (Stage 3)406 hp
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
4.6 s
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)Facelift 20133.0 TDI V6 (Stage 2)354 hp
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
5.1 s
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)Facelift 20133.0 TDI V6 (Stage 1)314 hp
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
5.4 s
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)Facelift 20133.0 TDI V6262 hp
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
6.1 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 (D4/4H)Facelift 20133.0 TDI V6 (Stage 3)406 hp
210 hp/t
157 kW/t
4.8 kg/hp
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)Facelift 20133.0 TDI V6 (Stage 2)354 hp
183 hp/t
136 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)Facelift 20133.0 TDI V6 (Stage 1)314 hp
162 hp/t
121 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)Facelift 20133.0 TDI V6262 hp
135 hp/t
101 kW/t
7.4 kg/hp
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA8L (D4/4H)Facelift 20133.0 TDI V6 (Stage 3)406 hpAUDIA8L (D4/4H)Facelift 20133.0 TDI V6 (Stage 2)354 hpAUDIA8L (D4/4H)Facelift 20133.0 TDI V6 (Stage 1)314 hpAUDIA8L (D4/4H)Facelift 20133.0 TDI V6262 hp
Power
406 hp
303 kW
354 hp
264 kW
314 hp
234 kW
262 hp
195 kW
Torque
928 Nm
684 lb-ft
812 Nm
599 lb-ft
725 Nm
535 lb-ft
580 Nm
428 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.6 s
5.1 s
5.4 s
6.1 s
Top speed
289 km/h
180 mph
276 km/h
171 mph
264 km/h
164 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,935 kg
4,266 lb
1,935 kg
4,266 lb
1,935 kg
4,266 lb
1,935 kg
4,266 lb
Fuel consumption
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 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
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
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
520 L
18.4 cu ft
Length
5,265 mm
207.3 in
Height
1,471 mm
57.9 in
Range score
1,390 km
864 mi
1,390 km
864 mi
1,390 km
864 mi
1,390 km
864 mi
CO2 score
155 g/km
155 g/km
155 g/km
155 g/km
Trunk score
520 L
18.4 cu ft
520 L
18.4 cu ft
520 L
18.4 cu ft
520 L
18.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
210 hp/t
157 kW/t
4.8 kg/hp
183 hp/t
136 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
162 hp/t
121 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
135 hp/t
101 kW/t
7.4 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 3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 3) 406 hpAUDI A8L (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 2) 354 hpAUDI A8L (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 1) 314 hpAUDI A8L (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 3.0 TDI V6 262 hp
Consumption5.9 L/100 km39.9 mpg US47.9 mpg UK5.9 L/100 km39.9 mpg US47.9 mpg UK5.9 L/100 km39.9 mpg US47.9 mpg UK5.9 L/100 km39.9 mpg US47.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.33 LC100 km10.33 LC100 km10.33 LC100 km10.33 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi16.62 LC100 mi16.62 LC100 mi16.62 LC100 mi16.62 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used885 L234 US gal195 UK gal885 L234 US gal195 UK gal885 L234 US gal195 UK gal885 L234 US gal195 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,549 LC/year1,549 LC/year1,549 LC/year1,549 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A8L (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 3) 406 hp

  • Has 52 hp more
  • Has 116 Nm more
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 13 km/h (8 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 27 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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