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

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Comparison overview

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AUDI A8L (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 3.0 TDI V6 clean diesel (Stage 3) 400 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.6 s
  • Fastest top speed
    288 km/h
    179 mph
  • Most powerful
    400 hp
    298 kW
  • Highest torque
    928 Nm
    684 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,935 kg
    4,266 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    207 hp/t
    154 kW/t
    4.8 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.0 L/100 km
    39.2 mpg US
    47.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.5 L/100 km
    31.4 mpg US
    37.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.2 L/100 km
    45.2 mpg US
    54.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    158 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,367 km
    849 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 clean diesel (Stage 3)400 hpAUDIA8L (D4/4H)Facelift 20133.0 TDI V6 clean diesel (Stage 2)348 hpAUDIA8L (D4/4H)Facelift 20133.0 TDI V6 clean diesel (Stage 1)310 hpAUDIA8L (D4/4H)Facelift 20133.0 TDI V6 clean diesel258 hp
Power
400hp298kW+142 hp
348hp260kW+90 hp
310hp231kW+52 hp
258hp192kW
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
288 km/h
179 mph
+28 km/h
274 km/h
170 mph
+14 km/h
263 km/h
163 mph
+3 km/h
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
51.5s99% target: 285 km/h / 177 mph-15.0 s
Calculated
55.0s99% target: 271 km/h / 169 mph-11.5 s
Calculated
57.8s99% target: 260 km/h / 162 mph-8.7 s
Calculated
66.5s99% 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
15.1s-4.7 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
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg 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
5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK
5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK
5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK
5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg 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
207hp/t154kW/t94hp/1000 lb
Calculated
180hp/t134kW/t82hp/1000 lb
Calculated
160hp/t119kW/t73hp/1000 lb
Calculated
133hp/t99kW/t60hp/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
1,367km849mi
Calculated
1,367km849mi
Calculated
1,367km849mi
Calculated
1,367km849mi
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
158g/km
158g/km
158g/km
158g/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 clean diesel (Stage 3) 400 hpAUDI A8L (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 3.0 TDI V6 clean diesel (Stage 2) 348 hpAUDI A8L (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 3.0 TDI V6 clean diesel (Stage 1) 310 hpAUDI A8L (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 3.0 TDI V6 clean diesel 258 hpPowerTorque
  • AUDI A8L (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 3.0 TDI V6 clean diesel (Stage 3) 400 hp: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A8L (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 3.0 TDI V6 clean diesel (Stage 2) 348 hp: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A8L (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 3.0 TDI V6 clean diesel (Stage 1) 310 hp: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A8L (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 3.0 TDI V6 clean diesel 258 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)Facelift 20133.0 TDI V6 clean diesel (Stage 3)400 hp4,000-4,250 rpm1,750-2,500 rpm4,500 rpm
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)Facelift 20133.0 TDI V6 clean diesel (Stage 2)348 hp4,000-4,250 rpm1,750-2,500 rpm4,500 rpm
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)Facelift 20133.0 TDI V6 clean diesel (Stage 1)310 hp4,000-4,250 rpm1,750-2,500 rpm4,500 rpm
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)Facelift 20133.0 TDI V6 clean diesel258 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 clean diesel (Stage 3)400 hpAUDIA8L (D4/4H)Facelift 20133.0 TDI V6 clean diesel (Stage 2)348 hpAUDIA8L (D4/4H)Facelift 20133.0 TDI V6 clean diesel (Stage 1)310 hpAUDIA8L (D4/4H)Facelift 20133.0 TDI V6 clean diesel258 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
15.1 s
17.0 s
19.7 s
Top speed
288 km/h
179 mph
274 km/h
170 mph
263 km/h
163 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.3 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
195 km/h
121 mph
186 km/h
115 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 clean diesel (Stage 3) 400 hp has 142 hp more than AUDI A8L (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 3.0 TDI V6 clean diesel 258 hp.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI A8L (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 3.0 TDI V6 clean diesel 258 hp and AUDI A8L (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 3.0 TDI V6 clean diesel (Stage 3) 400 hp: 142 hp (106 kW).

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 clean diesel (Stage 3) 400 hp and AUDI A8L (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 3.0 TDI V6 clean diesel 258 hp: 1.5 s.

The closest cars by acceleration are AUDI A8L (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 3.0 TDI V6 clean diesel (Stage 2) 348 hp and AUDI A8L (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 3.0 TDI V6 clean diesel (Stage 1) 310 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

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 clean diesel (Stage 3)400 hp
400 hp
298 kW
4.6 s
288 km/h
179 mph
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)Facelift 20133.0 TDI V6 clean diesel (Stage 2)348 hp
348 hp
260 kW
5.1 s
274 km/h
170 mph
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)Facelift 20133.0 TDI V6 clean diesel (Stage 1)310 hp
310 hp
231 kW
5.4 s
263 km/h
163 mph
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)Facelift 20133.0 TDI V6 clean diesel258 hp
258 hp
192 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 clean diesel (Stage 3)400 hp
Power
400 hp
298 kW
0-100 km/h4.6 s
Top speed
288 km/h
179 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 clean diesel (Stage 2)348 hp
Power
348 hp
260 kW
0-100 km/h5.1 s
Top speed
274 km/h
170 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 clean diesel (Stage 1)310 hp
Power
310 hp
231 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 s
Top speed
263 km/h
163 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 clean diesel258 hp
Power
258 hp
192 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 clean diesel (Stage 3)400 hp
Power
400 hp
298 kW
0-100 km/h4.6 s
Top speed
288 km/h
179 mph
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)Facelift 20133.0 TDI V6 clean diesel (Stage 2)348 hp
Power
348 hp
260 kW
0-100 km/h5.1 s
Top speed
274 km/h
170 mph
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)Facelift 20133.0 TDI V6 clean diesel (Stage 1)310 hp
Power
310 hp
231 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 s
Top speed
263 km/h
163 mph
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)Facelift 20133.0 TDI V6 clean diesel258 hp
Power
258 hp
192 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK

AUDI A8L (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 3.0 TDI V6 clean diesel (Stage 3) 400 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 clean diesel (Stage 3)400 hp
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
4.6 s
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)Facelift 20133.0 TDI V6 clean diesel (Stage 2)348 hp
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
5.1 s
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)Facelift 20133.0 TDI V6 clean diesel (Stage 1)310 hp
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
5.4 s
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)Facelift 20133.0 TDI V6 clean diesel258 hp
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 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 clean diesel (Stage 3)400 hp
207 hp/t
154 kW/t
4.8 kg/hp
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)Facelift 20133.0 TDI V6 clean diesel (Stage 2)348 hp
180 hp/t
134 kW/t
5.6 kg/hp
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)Facelift 20133.0 TDI V6 clean diesel (Stage 1)310 hp
160 hp/t
119 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)Facelift 20133.0 TDI V6 clean diesel258 hp
133 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.5 kg/hp
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA8L (D4/4H)Facelift 20133.0 TDI V6 clean diesel (Stage 3)400 hpAUDIA8L (D4/4H)Facelift 20133.0 TDI V6 clean diesel (Stage 2)348 hpAUDIA8L (D4/4H)Facelift 20133.0 TDI V6 clean diesel (Stage 1)310 hpAUDIA8L (D4/4H)Facelift 20133.0 TDI V6 clean diesel258 hp
Power
400 hp
298 kW
348 hp
260 kW
310 hp
231 kW
258 hp
192 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
288 km/h
179 mph
274 km/h
170 mph
263 km/h
163 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
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 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
1,367 km
849 mi
1,367 km
849 mi
1,367 km
849 mi
1,367 km
849 mi
CO2 score
158 g/km
158 g/km
158 g/km
158 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
207 hp/t
154 kW/t
4.8 kg/hp
180 hp/t
134 kW/t
5.6 kg/hp
160 hp/t
119 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
133 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.5 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleAUDI A8L (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 3.0 TDI V6 clean diesel (Stage 3) 400 hpAUDI A8L (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 3.0 TDI V6 clean diesel (Stage 2) 348 hpAUDI A8L (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 3.0 TDI V6 clean diesel (Stage 1) 310 hpAUDI A8L (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 3.0 TDI V6 clean diesel 258 hp
Consumption6 L/100 km39.2 mpg US47.1 mpg UK6 L/100 km39.2 mpg US47.1 mpg UK6 L/100 km39.2 mpg US47.1 mpg UK6 L/100 km39.2 mpg US47.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.50 LC100 km10.50 LC100 km10.50 LC100 km10.50 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi16.90 LC100 mi16.90 LC100 mi16.90 LC100 mi16.90 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used900 L238 US gal198 UK gal900 L238 US gal198 UK gal900 L238 US gal198 UK gal900 L238 US gal198 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,575 LC/year1,575 LC/year1,575 LC/year1,575 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A8L (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 3.0 TDI V6 clean diesel (Stage 3) 400 hp

  • Has 52 hp more
  • Has 116 Nm more
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 14 km/h (9 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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