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AUDI A8L (D4/4H) · Facelift 2013 4.2 BiTDI V8 clean diesel · Stage 3vsAUDI A8L (D4/4H) · Facelift 2013 4.2 BiTDI V8 clean diesel · Stage 2vsAUDI A8L (D4/4H) · Facelift 2013 4.2 BiTDI V8 clean diesel · Stage 1vsAUDI A8L (D4/4H) · Facelift 2013 4.2 BiTDI V8 clean diesel

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Comparison overview

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AUDI A8L (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 4.2 BiTDI V8 clean diesel (Stage 3) 597 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    3.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    295 km/h
    183 mph
  • Most powerful
    597 hp
    445 kW
  • Highest torque
    1,360 Nm
    1,003 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    2,095 kg
    4,619 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    285 hp/t
    212 kW/t
    3.5 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.5 L/100 km
    31.4 mpg US
    37.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    9.5 L/100 km
    24.8 mpg US
    29.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.2 L/100 km
    37.9 mpg US
    45.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    197 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,093 km
    679 mi
  • Largest trunk
    520 L
  • Best overall score
    85/100
  • Best performance score
    89/100
  • Best economy score
    87/100
  • Best practicality score
    77/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA8L (D4/4H)Facelift 20134.2 BiTDI V8 clean diesel (Stage 3)597 hpAUDIA8L (D4/4H)Facelift 20134.2 BiTDI V8 clean diesel (Stage 2)520 hpAUDIA8L (D4/4H)Facelift 20134.2 BiTDI V8 clean diesel (Stage 1)462 hpAUDIA8L (D4/4H)Facelift 20134.2 BiTDI V8 clean diesel385 hp
Power
597hp445kW+212 hp
520hp388kW+135 hp
462hp345kW+77 hp
385hp287kW
Torque
1,360Nm1,003lb-ft+510 Nm
1,190Nm878lb-ft+340 Nm
1,063Nm784lb-ft+213 Nm
850Nm627lb-ft
Curb weight
2,095kg4,619lb
2,095kg4,619lb
2,095kg4,619lb
2,095kg4,619lb
Gross weight
2,720kg5,997lb
2,720kg5,997lb
2,720kg5,997lb
2,720kg5,997lb
Top speed
295 km/h
183 mph
+30 km/h
284 km/h
176 mph
+19 km/h
274 km/h
170 mph
+9 km/h
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
38.5s99% target: 292 km/h / 181 mph-12.8 s
Calculated
42.2s99% target: 281 km/h / 175 mph-9.1 s
Calculated
45.2s99% target: 271 km/h / 169 mph-6.1 s
Calculated
51.3s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.7s-1.2 s
4.1s-0.8 s
4.4s-0.5 s
4.9s
0-200 km/h
9.9s-5.2 s
Calculated
11.3s-3.8 s
Calculated
12.7s-2.3 s
Calculated
15.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.6s-1.1 s
Calculated
3.9s-0.8 s
Calculated
4.2s-0.5 s
Calculated
4.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
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 city
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 highway
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
11.3s-1.6 s
Calculated
11.8s-1.1 s
Calculated
12.2s-0.6 s
Calculated
12.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
285hp/t212kW/t129hp/1000 lb
Calculated
248hp/t185kW/t113hp/1000 lb
Calculated
221hp/t164kW/t100hp/1000 lb
Calculated
184hp/t137kW/t83hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
649Nm/t434lb-ft/ton
Calculated
568Nm/t380lb-ft/ton
Calculated
507Nm/t339lb-ft/ton
Calculated
406Nm/t271lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,093km679mi
Calculated
1,093km679mi
Calculated
1,093km679mi
Calculated
1,093km679mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,134cc252cu in
4,134cc252cu in
4,134cc252cu in
4,134cc252cu 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
197g/km
197g/km
197g/km
197g/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 4.2 BiTDI V8 clean diesel (Stage 3) 597 hpAUDI A8L (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 4.2 BiTDI V8 clean diesel (Stage 2) 520 hpAUDI A8L (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 4.2 BiTDI V8 clean diesel (Stage 1) 462 hpAUDI A8L (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 4.2 BiTDI V8 clean diesel 385 hpPowerTorque
  • AUDI A8L (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 4.2 BiTDI V8 clean diesel (Stage 3) 597 hp: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A8L (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 4.2 BiTDI V8 clean diesel (Stage 2) 520 hp: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A8L (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 4.2 BiTDI V8 clean diesel (Stage 1) 462 hp: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A8L (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 4.2 BiTDI V8 clean diesel 385 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)Facelift 20134.2 BiTDI V8 clean diesel (Stage 3)597 hp3,750 rpm2,000-2,750 rpm4,000 rpm
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)Facelift 20134.2 BiTDI V8 clean diesel (Stage 2)520 hp3,750 rpm2,000-2,750 rpm4,000 rpm
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)Facelift 20134.2 BiTDI V8 clean diesel (Stage 1)462 hp3,750 rpm2,000-2,750 rpm4,000 rpm
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)Facelift 20134.2 BiTDI V8 clean diesel385 hp3,750 rpm2,000-2,750 rpm4,000 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA8L (D4/4H)Facelift 20134.2 BiTDI V8 clean diesel (Stage 3)597 hpAUDIA8L (D4/4H)Facelift 20134.2 BiTDI V8 clean diesel (Stage 2)520 hpAUDIA8L (D4/4H)Facelift 20134.2 BiTDI V8 clean diesel (Stage 1)462 hpAUDIA8L (D4/4H)Facelift 20134.2 BiTDI V8 clean diesel385 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.6 s
3.9 s
4.2 s
4.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
3.7 s
4.1 s
4.4 s
4.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
9.9 s
11.3 s
12.7 s
15.1 s
Top speed
295 km/h
183 mph
284 km/h
176 mph
274 km/h
170 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
2.2 s
2.2 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
5.2 s
5.4 s
5.5 s
5.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.6 s
7.9 s
8.1 s
8.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
9.6 s
10.0 s
10.4 s
10.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.3 s
11.8 s
12.2 s
12.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
215 km/h
133 mph
204 km/h
127 mph
196 km/h
122 mph
186 km/h
115 mph

Power comparison

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

AUDI A8L (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 4.2 BiTDI V8 clean diesel (Stage 3) 597 hp has 212 hp more than AUDI A8L (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 4.2 BiTDI V8 clean diesel 385 hp.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI A8L (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 4.2 BiTDI V8 clean diesel 385 hp and AUDI A8L (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 4.2 BiTDI V8 clean diesel (Stage 3) 597 hp: 212 hp (158 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 4.2 BiTDI V8 clean diesel (Stage 3) 597 hp and AUDI A8L (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 4.2 BiTDI V8 clean diesel 385 hp: 1.2 s.

The closest cars by acceleration are AUDI A8L (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 4.2 BiTDI V8 clean diesel (Stage 2) 520 hp and AUDI A8L (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 4.2 BiTDI V8 clean diesel (Stage 1) 462 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

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 20134.2 BiTDI V8 clean diesel (Stage 3)597 hp
597 hp
445 kW
3.7 s
295 km/h
183 mph
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)Facelift 20134.2 BiTDI V8 clean diesel (Stage 2)520 hp
520 hp
388 kW
4.1 s
284 km/h
176 mph
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)Facelift 20134.2 BiTDI V8 clean diesel (Stage 1)462 hp
462 hp
345 kW
4.4 s
274 km/h
170 mph
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)Facelift 20134.2 BiTDI V8 clean diesel385 hp
385 hp
287 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 20134.2 BiTDI V8 clean diesel (Stage 3)597 hp
Power
597 hp
445 kW
0-100 km/h3.7 s
Top speed
295 km/h
183 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 20134.2 BiTDI V8 clean diesel (Stage 2)520 hp
Power
520 hp
388 kW
0-100 km/h4.1 s
Top speed
284 km/h
176 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 20134.2 BiTDI V8 clean diesel (Stage 1)462 hp
Power
462 hp
345 kW
0-100 km/h4.4 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 20134.2 BiTDI V8 clean diesel385 hp
Power
385 hp
287 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 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

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 20134.2 BiTDI V8 clean diesel (Stage 3)597 hp
Power
597 hp
445 kW
0-100 km/h3.7 s
Top speed
295 km/h
183 mph
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)Facelift 20134.2 BiTDI V8 clean diesel (Stage 2)520 hp
Power
520 hp
388 kW
0-100 km/h4.1 s
Top speed
284 km/h
176 mph
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)Facelift 20134.2 BiTDI V8 clean diesel (Stage 1)462 hp
Power
462 hp
345 kW
0-100 km/h4.4 s
Top speed
274 km/h
170 mph
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)Facelift 20134.2 BiTDI V8 clean diesel385 hp
Power
385 hp
287 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK

AUDI A8L (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 4.2 BiTDI V8 clean diesel (Stage 3) 597 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 20134.2 BiTDI V8 clean diesel (Stage 3)597 hp
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
3.7 s
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)Facelift 20134.2 BiTDI V8 clean diesel (Stage 2)520 hp
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
4.1 s
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)Facelift 20134.2 BiTDI V8 clean diesel (Stage 1)462 hp
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
4.4 s
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)Facelift 20134.2 BiTDI V8 clean diesel385 hp
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 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 20134.2 BiTDI V8 clean diesel (Stage 3)597 hp
285 hp/t
212 kW/t
3.5 kg/hp
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)Facelift 20134.2 BiTDI V8 clean diesel (Stage 2)520 hp
248 hp/t
185 kW/t
4.0 kg/hp
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)Facelift 20134.2 BiTDI V8 clean diesel (Stage 1)462 hp
221 hp/t
164 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)Facelift 20134.2 BiTDI V8 clean diesel385 hp
184 hp/t
137 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA8L (D4/4H)Facelift 20134.2 BiTDI V8 clean diesel (Stage 3)597 hpAUDIA8L (D4/4H)Facelift 20134.2 BiTDI V8 clean diesel (Stage 2)520 hpAUDIA8L (D4/4H)Facelift 20134.2 BiTDI V8 clean diesel (Stage 1)462 hpAUDIA8L (D4/4H)Facelift 20134.2 BiTDI V8 clean diesel385 hp
Power
597 hp
445 kW
520 hp
388 kW
462 hp
345 kW
385 hp
287 kW
Torque
1,360 Nm
1,003 lb-ft
1,190 Nm
878 lb-ft
1,063 Nm
784 lb-ft
850 Nm
627 lb-ft
Acceleration
3.7 s
4.1 s
4.4 s
4.9 s
Top speed
295 km/h
183 mph
284 km/h
176 mph
274 km/h
170 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
2,095 kg
4,619 lb
2,095 kg
4,619 lb
2,095 kg
4,619 lb
2,095 kg
4,619 lb
Fuel consumption
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 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
1,093 km
679 mi
1,093 km
679 mi
1,093 km
679 mi
1,093 km
679 mi
CO2 score
197 g/km
197 g/km
197 g/km
197 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
285 hp/t
212 kW/t
3.5 kg/hp
248 hp/t
185 kW/t
4.0 kg/hp
221 hp/t
164 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
184 hp/t
137 kW/t
5.4 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 4.2 BiTDI V8 clean diesel (Stage 3) 597 hpAUDI A8L (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 4.2 BiTDI V8 clean diesel (Stage 2) 520 hpAUDI A8L (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 4.2 BiTDI V8 clean diesel (Stage 1) 462 hpAUDI A8L (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 4.2 BiTDI V8 clean diesel 385 hp
Consumption7.5 L/100 km31.4 mpg US37.7 mpg UK7.5 L/100 km31.4 mpg US37.7 mpg UK7.5 L/100 km31.4 mpg US37.7 mpg UK7.5 L/100 km31.4 mpg US37.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km13.13 LC100 km13.13 LC100 km13.13 LC100 km13.13 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi21.12 LC100 mi21.12 LC100 mi21.12 LC100 mi21.12 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,125 L297 US gal247 UK gal1,125 L297 US gal247 UK gal1,125 L297 US gal247 UK gal1,125 L297 US gal247 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,969 LC/year1,969 LC/year1,969 LC/year1,969 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A8L (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 4.2 BiTDI V8 clean diesel (Stage 3) 597 hp

  • Has 77 hp more
  • Has 170 Nm more
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 11 km/h (7 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 37 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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