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AUDI A8L (D4/4H) 4.0 BiTFSI V8 · Stage 2vsAUDI A8L (D4/4H) 4.0 BiTFSI V8 · Stage 3vsAUDI A8L (D4/4H) 4.0 BiTFSI V8 · Stage 1vsAUDI A8L (D4/4H) 4.0 BiTFSI V8

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AUDI A8L (D4/4H)

4.0 BiTFSI V8

420 hp3993 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboSedan2012-2013

Comparison overview

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Best choices

AUDI A8L (D4/4H) 4.0 BiTFSI V8 (Stage 2) 546 hp

  • Fastest top speed
    295 km/h
    183 mph Unrestricted
    280 km/h
    174 mph Restricted
  • Lightest
    1,945 kg
    4,288 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.5 L/100 km
    24.8 mpg US
    29.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    13.1 L/100 km
    18.0 mpg US
    21.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.4 L/100 km
    31.8 mpg US
    38.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    221 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    947 km
    589 mi
  • Largest trunk
    510 L
  • Best economy score
    81/100
  • Best practicality score
    76/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA8L (D4/4H)4.0 BiTFSI V8 (Stage 2)546 hpAUDIA8L (D4/4H)4.0 BiTFSI V8 (Stage 3)630 hpAUDIA8L (D4/4H)4.0 BiTFSI V8 (Stage 1)496 hpAUDIA8L (D4/4H)4.0 BiTFSI V8420 hp
Power
546hp407kW+126 hp
630hp470kW+210 hp
496hp370kW+76 hp
420hp313kW
Torque
810Nm597lb-ft+210 Nm
930Nm686lb-ft+330 Nm
732Nm540lb-ft+132 Nm
600Nm443lb-ft
Curb weight
1,945kg4,288lb
1,945kg4,288lb
1,945kg4,288lb
1,945kg4,288lb
Gross weight
2,595kg5,721lb
2,595kg5,721lb
2,595kg5,721lb
2,595kg5,721lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
295 km/h183 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
+30 km/h
Calculated
292 km/h
181 mph
+27 km/h
273 km/h
170 mph
+8 km/h
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
41.2s99% target: 292 km/h / 181 mph-5.4 s
Calculated
35.1s99% target: 289 km/h / 180 mph-11.5 s
Calculated
41.3s99% target: 270 km/h / 168 mph-5.3 s
Calculated
46.6s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.0s-0.7 s
3.7s-1.1 s
4.2s-0.5 s
4.7s
0-200 km/h
10.6s-3.5 s
Calculated
9.5s-4.6 s
Calculated
12.1s-2.0 s
Calculated
14.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.8s-0.7 s
Calculated
3.5s-1.0 s
Calculated
4.1s-0.4 s
Calculated
4.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.5L/100 km24.8mpg US29.7mpg UK
9.5L/100 km24.8mpg US29.7mpg UK
9.5L/100 km24.8mpg US29.7mpg UK
9.5L/100 km24.8mpg US29.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
13.1L/100 km18mpg US21.6mpg UK
13.1L/100 km18mpg US21.6mpg UK
13.1L/100 km18mpg US21.6mpg UK
13.1L/100 km18mpg US21.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
11.6s-1.0 s
Calculated
11.2s-1.4 s
Calculated
12.0s-0.6 s
Calculated
12.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
281hp/t209kW/t127hp/1000 lb
Calculated
324hp/t242kW/t147hp/1000 lb
Calculated
255hp/t190kW/t116hp/1000 lb
Calculated
216hp/t161kW/t98hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
416Nm/t279lb-ft/ton
Calculated
478Nm/t320lb-ft/ton
Calculated
376Nm/t252lb-ft/ton
Calculated
308Nm/t206lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
947km589mi
Calculated
947km589mi
Calculated
947km589mi
Calculated
947km589mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,993cc244cu in
3,993cc244cu in
3,993cc244cu in
3,993cc244cu in
Length
5,267mm207in
5,267mm207in
5,267mm207in
5,267mm207in
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
510L
510L
510L
510L
Max trunk volume
906L
906L
906L
906L
Doors
4
4
4
4
Seats
5
5
5
5
Fuel tank
90L
90L
90L
90L
CO2 emissions
221g/km
221g/km
221g/km
221g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI A8L (D4/4H) 4.0 BiTFSI V8 (Stage 2) 546 hpAUDI A8L (D4/4H) 4.0 BiTFSI V8 (Stage 3) 630 hpAUDI A8L (D4/4H) 4.0 BiTFSI V8 (Stage 1) 496 hpAUDI A8L (D4/4H) 4.0 BiTFSI V8 420 hpPowerTorque
  • AUDI A8L (D4/4H) 4.0 BiTFSI V8 (Stage 2) 546 hp: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A8L (D4/4H) 4.0 BiTFSI V8 (Stage 3) 630 hp: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A8L (D4/4H) 4.0 BiTFSI V8 (Stage 1) 496 hp: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A8L (D4/4H) 4.0 BiTFSI V8 420 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)4.0 BiTFSI V8 (Stage 2)546 hp5,500 rpm1,500-4,500 rpm5,750 rpm
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)4.0 BiTFSI V8 (Stage 3)630 hp5,500 rpm1,500-4,500 rpm5,750 rpm
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)4.0 BiTFSI V8 (Stage 1)496 hp5,500 rpm1,500-4,500 rpm5,750 rpm
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)4.0 BiTFSI V8420 hp5,500 rpm1,500-4,500 rpm5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA8L (D4/4H)4.0 BiTFSI V8 (Stage 2)546 hpAUDIA8L (D4/4H)4.0 BiTFSI V8 (Stage 3)630 hpAUDIA8L (D4/4H)4.0 BiTFSI V8 (Stage 1)496 hpAUDIA8L (D4/4H)4.0 BiTFSI V8420 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.8 s
3.5 s
4.1 s
4.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.0 s
3.7 s
4.2 s
4.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
10.6 s
9.5 s
12.1 s
14.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
295 km/h183 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Likely limited
292 km/h
181 mph
273 km/h
170 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.1 s
2.2 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
5.3 s
5.1 s
5.5 s
5.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.8 s
7.5 s
8.0 s
8.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
9.9 s
9.5 s
10.2 s
10.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.6 s
11.2 s
12.0 s
12.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
210 km/h
131 mph
218 km/h
135 mph
200 km/h
124 mph
190 km/h
118 mph

Power comparison

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

AUDI A8L (D4/4H) 4.0 BiTFSI V8 (Stage 3) 630 hp has 210 hp more than AUDI A8L (D4/4H) 4.0 BiTFSI V8 420 hp.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI A8L (D4/4H) 4.0 BiTFSI V8 420 hp and AUDI A8L (D4/4H) 4.0 BiTFSI V8 (Stage 3) 630 hp: 210 hp (157 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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)4.0 BiTFSI V8 (Stage 2)546 hp
Unrestricted
295 km/h183 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)4.0 BiTFSI V8 (Stage 3)630 hp
292 km/h
181 mph
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)4.0 BiTFSI V8 (Stage 1)496 hp
273 km/h
170 mph
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)4.0 BiTFSI V8420 hp
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

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A8L (D4/4H) 4.0 BiTFSI V8 (Stage 3) 630 hp and AUDI A8L (D4/4H) 4.0 BiTFSI V8 420 hp: 1.1 s.

The closest cars by acceleration are AUDI A8L (D4/4H) 4.0 BiTFSI V8 (Stage 2) 546 hp and AUDI A8L (D4/4H) 4.0 BiTFSI V8 (Stage 1) 496 hp, separated by only 0.3 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)4.0 BiTFSI V8 (Stage 2)546 hp
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)4.0 BiTFSI V8 (Stage 3)630 hp
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)4.0 BiTFSI V8 (Stage 1)496 hp
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)4.0 BiTFSI V8420 hp
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 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)4.0 BiTFSI V8 (Stage 2)546 hp
281 hp/t
209 kW/t
3.6 kg/hp
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)4.0 BiTFSI V8 (Stage 3)630 hp
324 hp/t
242 kW/t
3.1 kg/hp
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)4.0 BiTFSI V8 (Stage 1)496 hp
255 hp/t
190 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)4.0 BiTFSI V8420 hp
216 hp/t
161 kW/t
4.6 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)4.0 BiTFSI V8 (Stage 2)546 hp
546 hp
407 kW
4.0 s
Unrestricted
295 km/h183 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)4.0 BiTFSI V8 (Stage 3)630 hp
630 hp
470 kW
3.7 s
292 km/h
181 mph
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)4.0 BiTFSI V8 (Stage 1)496 hp
496 hp
370 kW
4.2 s
273 km/h
170 mph
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)4.0 BiTFSI V8420 hp
420 hp
313 kW
4.7 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 (D4/4H)4.0 BiTFSI V8 (Stage 2)546 hp
Power
546 hp
407 kW
0-100 km/h4.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
295 km/h183 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 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
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)4.0 BiTFSI V8 (Stage 3)630 hp
Power
630 hp
470 kW
0-100 km/h3.7 s
Top speed
292 km/h
181 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
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)4.0 BiTFSI V8 (Stage 1)496 hp
Power
496 hp
370 kW
0-100 km/h4.2 s
Top speed
273 km/h
170 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
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)4.0 BiTFSI V8420 hp
Power
420 hp
313 kW
0-100 km/h4.7 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 (D4/4H)4.0 BiTFSI V8 (Stage 2)546 hp
Power
546 hp
407 kW
0-100 km/h4.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
295 km/h183 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)4.0 BiTFSI V8 (Stage 3)630 hp
Power
630 hp
470 kW
0-100 km/h3.7 s
Top speed
292 km/h
181 mph
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)4.0 BiTFSI V8 (Stage 1)496 hp
Power
496 hp
370 kW
0-100 km/h4.2 s
Top speed
273 km/h
170 mph
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)4.0 BiTFSI V8420 hp
Power
420 hp
313 kW
0-100 km/h4.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK

AUDI A8L (D4/4H) 4.0 BiTFSI V8 (Stage 3) 630 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)4.0 BiTFSI V8 (Stage 2)546 hp
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK
4.0 s
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)4.0 BiTFSI V8 (Stage 3)630 hp
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK
3.7 s
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)4.0 BiTFSI V8 (Stage 1)496 hp
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK
4.2 s
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)4.0 BiTFSI V8420 hp
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK
4.7 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)4.0 BiTFSI V8 (Stage 2)546 hp
281 hp/t
209 kW/t
3.6 kg/hp
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)4.0 BiTFSI V8 (Stage 3)630 hp
324 hp/t
242 kW/t
3.1 kg/hp
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)4.0 BiTFSI V8 (Stage 1)496 hp
255 hp/t
190 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)4.0 BiTFSI V8420 hp
216 hp/t
161 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA8L (D4/4H)4.0 BiTFSI V8 (Stage 2)546 hpAUDIA8L (D4/4H)4.0 BiTFSI V8 (Stage 3)630 hpAUDIA8L (D4/4H)4.0 BiTFSI V8 (Stage 1)496 hpAUDIA8L (D4/4H)4.0 BiTFSI V8420 hp
Power
546 hp
407 kW
630 hp
470 kW
496 hp
370 kW
420 hp
313 kW
Torque
810 Nm
597 lb-ft
930 Nm
686 lb-ft
732 Nm
540 lb-ft
600 Nm
443 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.0 s
3.7 s
4.2 s
4.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
295 km/h183 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
292 km/h
181 mph
273 km/h
170 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,945 kg
4,288 lb
1,945 kg
4,288 lb
1,945 kg
4,288 lb
1,945 kg
4,288 lb
Fuel consumption
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK
Practicality
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
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
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
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
947 km
589 mi
947 km
589 mi
947 km
589 mi
947 km
589 mi
CO2 score
221 g/km
221 g/km
221 g/km
221 g/km
Trunk score
510 L
18.0 cu ft
510 L
18.0 cu ft
510 L
18.0 cu ft
510 L
18.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
281 hp/t
209 kW/t
3.6 kg/hp
324 hp/t
242 kW/t
3.1 kg/hp
255 hp/t
190 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp
216 hp/t
161 kW/t
4.6 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) 4.0 BiTFSI V8 (Stage 2) 546 hpAUDI A8L (D4/4H) 4.0 BiTFSI V8 (Stage 3) 630 hpAUDI A8L (D4/4H) 4.0 BiTFSI V8 (Stage 1) 496 hpAUDI A8L (D4/4H) 4.0 BiTFSI V8 420 hp
Consumption9.5 L/100 km24.8 mpg US29.7 mpg UK9.5 L/100 km24.8 mpg US29.7 mpg UK9.5 L/100 km24.8 mpg US29.7 mpg UK9.5 L/100 km24.8 mpg US29.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.63 LC100 km16.63 LC100 km16.63 LC100 km16.63 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi26.76 LC100 mi26.76 LC100 mi26.76 LC100 mi26.76 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,425 L376 US gal313 UK gal1,425 L376 US gal313 UK gal1,425 L376 US gal313 UK gal1,425 L376 US gal313 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,494 LC/year2,494 LC/year2,494 LC/year2,494 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A8L (D4/4H) 4.0 BiTFSI V8 (Stage 3) 630 hp

  • Has 84 hp more
  • Has 120 Nm more
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 43 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

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