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AUDI A8L (D4/4H) · Facelift 2013 4.0 TFSI V8vsAUDI A8L (D4/4H) 6.3 FSI W12

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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AUDI A8L (D4/4H) · Facelift 2013

4.0 TFSI V8

435 hp3993 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2013-2017
VS

AUDI A8L (D4/4H)

6.3 FSI W12

500 hp6299 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan2011-2011

Comparison overview

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Best choices

AUDI A8L (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 4.0 TFSI V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.6 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Lightest
    1,975 kg
    4,354 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.2 L/100 km
    25.6 mpg US
    30.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    12.8 L/100 km
    18.4 mpg US
    22.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.2 L/100 km
    32.7 mpg US
    39.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    216 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    891 km
    554 mi
  • Largest trunk
    520 L
  • Best overall score
    78/100
  • Best economy score
    82/100
  • Best practicality score
    77/100

AUDI A8L (D4/4H) 6.3 FSI W12

  • Most powerful
    500 hp
    373 kW
  • Highest torque
    625 Nm
    461 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    243 hp/t
    181 kW/t
    4.1 kg/hp
  • Best performance score
    80/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA8L (D4/4H)Facelift 20134.0 TFSI V8AUDIA8L (D4/4H)6.3 FSI W12
Power
435hp324kW
500hp373kW
Torque
600Nm443lb-ft
625Nm461lb-ft
Curb weight
1,975kg4,354lb
2,055kg4,530lb
Gross weight
2,625kg5,787lb
2,655kg5,853lb
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
45.4s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
47.1s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.6s
4.9s
0-200 km/h
13.8s
Calculated
14.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.4s
Calculated
4.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.2L/100 km25.6mpg US30.7mpg UK
12.4L/100 km19mpg US22.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
12.8L/100 km18.4mpg US22.1mpg UK
18.2L/100 km12.9mpg US15.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
9L/100 km26.1mpg US31.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.5s
Calculated
12.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
220hp/t164kW/t100hp/1000 lb
Calculated
243hp/t181kW/t110hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
304Nm/t203lb-ft/ton
Calculated
304Nm/t203lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
891km554mi
Calculated
726km451mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,993cc244cu in
6,299cc384cu in
Length
5,265mm207in
5,267mm207in
Width
1,949mm77in
1,949mm77in
Height
1,471mm58in
1,471mm58in
Wheelbase
3,122mm123in
3,122mm123in
Front track
1,644mm65in
1,644mm65in
Rear track
1,635mm64in
1,635mm64in
Trunk volume
520L
510L
Max trunk volume-
906L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
4
Fuel tank
82L
90L
CO2 emissions
216g/km
290g/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 4.0 TFSI V8AUDI A8L (D4/4H) 6.3 FSI W12PowerTorque
  • AUDI A8L (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 4.0 TFSI V8: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A8L (D4/4H) 6.3 FSI W12: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)Facelift 20134.0 TFSI V85,100-6,000 rpm1,500-5,000 rpm6,250 rpm
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)6.3 FSI W126,200 rpm3,250 rpm6,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA8L (D4/4H)Facelift 20134.0 TFSI V8AUDIA8L (D4/4H)6.3 FSI W12
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.4 s
4.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.6 s
4.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
13.8 s
14.5 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
2.3 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
5.6 s
5.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.3 s
8.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.6 s
10.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.5 s
12.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
191 km/h
119 mph
189 km/h
117 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)Facelift 20134.0 TFSI V8
435 hp
324 kW
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)6.3 FSI W12
500 hp
373 kW

AUDI A8L (D4/4H) 6.3 FSI W12 has 65 hp more than AUDI A8L (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 4.0 TFSI V8.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI A8L (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 4.0 TFSI V8 and AUDI A8L (D4/4H) 6.3 FSI W12: 65 hp (48 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)Facelift 20134.0 TFSI V8
600 Nm
443 lb-ft
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)6.3 FSI W12
625 Nm
461 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)Facelift 20134.0 TFSI V8
1,975 kg
4,354 lb
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)6.3 FSI W12
2,055 kg
4,530 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)Facelift 20134.0 TFSI V8
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)6.3 FSI W12
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 (D4/4H)Facelift 20134.0 TFSI V84.6 s
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)6.3 FSI W124.9 s

Although AUDI A8L (D4/4H) 6.3 FSI W12 has more power, AUDI A8L (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 4.0 TFSI V8 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A8L (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 4.0 TFSI V8 and AUDI A8L (D4/4H) 6.3 FSI W12: 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)Facelift 20134.0 TFSI V8
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 mpg UK
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)6.3 FSI W12
12.4 L/100 km
19.0 mpg US
22.8 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI A8L (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 4.0 TFSI V8 and AUDI A8L (D4/4H) 6.3 FSI W12: 3.2 L/100 km.

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 20134.0 TFSI V8
220 hp/t
164 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)6.3 FSI W12
243 hp/t
181 kW/t
4.1 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)Facelift 20134.0 TFSI V8
891 km
554 mi
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)6.3 FSI W12
726 km
451 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)Facelift 20134.0 TFSI V8
435 hp
324 kW
4.6 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)6.3 FSI W12
500 hp
373 kW
4.9 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)Facelift 20134.0 TFSI V8
Power
435 hp
324 kW
0-100 km/h4.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 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
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)6.3 FSI W12
Power
500 hp
373 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
4 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)Facelift 20134.0 TFSI V8
Power
435 hp
324 kW
0-100 km/h4.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 mpg UK
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)6.3 FSI W12
Power
500 hp
373 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
12.4 L/100 km
19.0 mpg US
22.8 mpg UK

AUDI A8L (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 4.0 TFSI V8 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 20134.0 TFSI V8
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 mpg UK
4.6 s
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)6.3 FSI W12
12.4 L/100 km
19.0 mpg US
22.8 mpg UK
4.9 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 20134.0 TFSI V8
220 hp/t
164 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 mpg UK
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)6.3 FSI W12
243 hp/t
181 kW/t
4.1 kg/hp
12.4 L/100 km
19.0 mpg US
22.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA8L (D4/4H)Facelift 20134.0 TFSI V8AUDIA8L (D4/4H)6.3 FSI W12
Power
435 hp
324 kW
500 hp
373 kW
Torque
600 Nm
443 lb-ft
625 Nm
461 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.6 s
4.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,975 kg
4,354 lb
2,055 kg
4,530 lb
Fuel consumption
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 mpg UK
12.4 L/100 km
19.0 mpg US
22.8 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
4 seats
Trunk
510 L
18.0 cu ft
Length
5,267 mm
207.4 in
Height
1,471 mm
57.9 in
Range score
891 km
554 mi
726 km
451 mi
CO2 score
216 g/km
290 g/km
Trunk score
520 L
18.4 cu ft
510 L
18.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
220 hp/t
164 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
243 hp/t
181 kW/t
4.1 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleAUDI A8L (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 4.0 TFSI V8AUDI A8L (D4/4H) 6.3 FSI W12
Consumption9.2 L/100 km25.6 mpg US30.7 mpg UK12.4 L/100 km19 mpg US22.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.10 LC100 km21.70 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi25.91 LC100 mi34.92 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,380 L365 US gal304 UK gal1,860 L491 US gal409 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,415 LC/year3,255 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A8L (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 4.0 TFSI V8

  • Is 80 kg lighter
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 3.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 165 km (103 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 10 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 74 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power

AUDI A8L (D4/4H) 6.3 FSI W12

  • Has 65 hp more
  • Has 25 Nm more
  • Has 23 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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