Car comparison

AUDI A8L (D4/4H) · Facelift 2013 4.0 TFSI V8vsRolls-Royce Phantom Extended Wheelbase VII · Facelift 2012 6.7 V12

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

Rolls-Royce Phantom Extended Wheelbase VII · Facelift 2012

6.7 V12

460 hp6749 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan2012-2016

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
  • Best power-to-weight
    220 hp/t
    164 kW/t
    4.5 kg/hp
  • 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 performance score
    78/100
  • Best economy score
    82/100
  • Best practicality score
    77/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA8L (D4/4H)Facelift 20134.0 TFSI V8Rolls-RoycePhantom Extended Wheelbase VIIFacelift 20126.7 V12
Power
435hp324kW
460hp343kW
Torque
600Nm443lb-ft
720Nm531lb-ft
Curb weight
1,975kg4,354lb
2,670kg5,886lb
Gross weight
2,625kg5,787lb
3,170kg6,989lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
255 km/h158 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
45.4s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
68.8s99% target: 252 km/h / 157 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.6s
6.1s
0-200 km/h
13.8s
Calculated
20.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.4s
Calculated
5.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.2L/100 km25.6mpg US30.7mpg UK
14.9L/100 km15.8mpg US19.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
12.8L/100 km18.4mpg US22.1mpg UK
23L/100 km10.2mpg US12.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
10.2L/100 km23.1mpg US27.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.5s
Calculated
14.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
220hp/t164kW/t100hp/1000 lb
Calculated
172hp/t128kW/t78hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
304Nm/t203lb-ft/ton
Calculated
270Nm/t180lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
891km554mi
Calculated
671km417mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,993cc244cu in
6,749cc412cu in
Length
5,265mm207in
6,092mm240in
Width
1,949mm77in
1,990mm78in
Height
1,471mm58in
1,640mm65in
Wheelbase
3,122mm123in
3,820mm150in
Front track
1,644mm65in
1,686mm66in
Rear track
1,635mm64in
1,676mm66in
Trunk volume
520L
460L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
82L
100L
CO2 emissions
216g/km
349g/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 V8Rolls-Royce Phantom Extended Wheelbase VII Facelift 2012 6.7 V12PowerTorque
  • AUDI A8L (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 4.0 TFSI V8: Power / Torque
  • Rolls-Royce Phantom Extended Wheelbase VII Facelift 2012 6.7 V12: 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
Rolls-RoycePhantom Extended Wheelbase VIIFacelift 20126.7 V125,350 rpm3,500 rpm5,600 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA8L (D4/4H)Facelift 20134.0 TFSI V8Rolls-RoycePhantom Extended Wheelbase VIIFacelift 20126.7 V12
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.4 s
5.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.6 s
6.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
13.8 s
20.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
255 km/h158 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
5.6 s
6.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.3 s
9.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.6 s
12.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.5 s
14.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
191 km/h
119 mph
168 km/h
104 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
Rolls-RoycePhantom Extended Wheelbase VIIFacelift 20126.7 V12
460 hp
343 kW

Rolls-Royce Phantom Extended Wheelbase VII Facelift 2012 6.7 V12 has 25 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 Rolls-Royce Phantom Extended Wheelbase VII Facelift 2012 6.7 V12: 25 hp (19 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
Rolls-RoycePhantom Extended Wheelbase VIIFacelift 20126.7 V12
720 Nm
531 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
Rolls-RoycePhantom Extended Wheelbase VIIFacelift 20126.7 V12
2,670 kg
5,886 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
Rolls-RoycePhantom Extended Wheelbase VIIFacelift 20126.7 V12
Unrestricted
255 km/h158 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 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
Rolls-RoycePhantom Extended Wheelbase VIIFacelift 20126.7 V126.1 s

Although Rolls-Royce Phantom Extended Wheelbase VII Facelift 2012 6.7 V12 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 Rolls-Royce Phantom Extended Wheelbase VII Facelift 2012 6.7 V12: 1.5 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
Rolls-RoycePhantom Extended Wheelbase VIIFacelift 20126.7 V12
14.9 L/100 km
15.8 mpg US
19.0 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI A8L (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 4.0 TFSI V8 and Rolls-Royce Phantom Extended Wheelbase VII Facelift 2012 6.7 V12: 5.7 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
Rolls-RoycePhantom Extended Wheelbase VIIFacelift 20126.7 V12
172 hp/t
128 kW/t
5.8 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
Rolls-RoycePhantom Extended Wheelbase VIIFacelift 20126.7 V12
671 km
417 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
Rolls-RoycePhantom Extended Wheelbase VIIFacelift 20126.7 V12
460 hp
343 kW
6.1 s
Unrestricted
255 km/h158 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 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
Rolls-RoycePhantom Extended Wheelbase VIIFacelift 20126.7 V12
Power
460 hp
343 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
255 km/h158 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
460 L
16.2 cu ft
Length
6,092 mm
239.8 in
Height
1,640 mm
64.6 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
Rolls-RoycePhantom Extended Wheelbase VIIFacelift 20126.7 V12
Power
460 hp
343 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
255 km/h158 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
14.9 L/100 km
15.8 mpg US
19.0 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
Rolls-RoycePhantom Extended Wheelbase VIIFacelift 20126.7 V12
14.9 L/100 km
15.8 mpg US
19.0 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 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
Rolls-RoycePhantom Extended Wheelbase VIIFacelift 20126.7 V12
172 hp/t
128 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
14.9 L/100 km
15.8 mpg US
19.0 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA8L (D4/4H)Facelift 20134.0 TFSI V8Rolls-RoycePhantom Extended Wheelbase VIIFacelift 20126.7 V12
Power
435 hp
324 kW
460 hp
343 kW
Torque
600 Nm
443 lb-ft
720 Nm
531 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.6 s
6.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
255 km/h158 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Lightness
1,975 kg
4,354 lb
2,670 kg
5,886 lb
Fuel consumption
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 mpg UK
14.9 L/100 km
15.8 mpg US
19.0 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
460 L
16.2 cu ft
Length
6,092 mm
239.8 in
Height
1,640 mm
64.6 in
Range score
891 km
554 mi
671 km
417 mi
CO2 score
216 g/km
349 g/km
Trunk score
520 L
18.4 cu ft
460 L
16.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
220 hp/t
164 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
172 hp/t
128 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
Overall
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.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleAUDI A8L (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 4.0 TFSI V8Rolls-Royce Phantom Extended Wheelbase VII Facelift 2012 6.7 V12
Consumption9.2 L/100 km25.6 mpg US30.7 mpg UK14.9 L/100 km15.8 mpg US19 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.10 LC100 km26.08 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi25.91 LC100 mi41.96 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,380 L365 US gal304 UK gal2,235 L590 US gal492 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,415 LC/year3,911 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Is 695 kg lighter
  • Is 1.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 5.7 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 48 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 220 km (137 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 60 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 133 g/km less CO2

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power

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