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AUDI A8L (D4/4H) · Facelift 2013 4.2 BiTDI V8 clean dieselvsVolvo S60 II · Facelift 2013 Polestar 3.0 T6

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

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Volvo S60 II · Facelift 2013

Polestar 3.0 T6

350 hp2953 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2014-2015

Comparison overview

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Best choices

AUDI A8L (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 4.2 BiTDI V8 clean diesel

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    385 hp
    287 kW
  • Highest torque
    850 Nm
    627 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.5 L/100 km
    31.4 mpg US
    37.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    197 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,093 km
    679 mi
  • Largest trunk
    520 L
  • Best overall score
    77/100
  • Best performance score
    77/100
  • Best economy score
    87/100
  • Best practicality score
    77/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA8L (D4/4H)Facelift 20134.2 BiTDI V8 clean dieselVolvoS60 IIFacelift 2013Polestar 3.0 T6
Power
385hp287kW
350hp261kW
Torque
850Nm627lb-ft
500Nm369lb-ft
Curb weight
2,095kg4,619lb
1,770kg3,902lb
Gross weight
2,720kg5,997lb
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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
51.3s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
71.9s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.9s
4.9s
0-200 km/h
15.1s
Calculated
17.7s
0-60 mph
4.7s
Calculated
4.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
10.2L/100 km23.1mpg US27.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
9.5L/100 km24.8mpg US29.7mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
12.9s
Calculated
13.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
184hp/t137kW/t83hp/1000 lb
Calculated
198hp/t147kW/t90hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
406Nm/t271lb-ft/ton
Calculated
282Nm/t189lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,093km679mi
Calculated
662km411mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,134cc252cu in
2,953cc180cu in
Length
5,265mm207in
4,635mm182in
Width
1,949mm77in
1,865mm73in
Height
1,471mm58in
1,484mm58in
Wheelbase
3,122mm123in
2,776mm109in
Front track
1,644mm65in
1,578mm62in
Rear track
1,635mm64in
1,575mm62in
Ground clearance-
124mm5in
Trunk volume
520L
380L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
82L
68L
CO2 emissions
197g/km
243g/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 dieselVolvo S60 II Facelift 2013 Polestar 3.0 T6PowerTorque
  • AUDI A8L (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 4.2 BiTDI V8 clean diesel: Power / Torque
  • Volvo S60 II Facelift 2013 Polestar 3.0 T6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)Facelift 20134.2 BiTDI V8 clean diesel3,750 rpm2,000-2,750 rpm4,000 rpm
VolvoS60 IIFacelift 2013Polestar 3.0 T65,700 rpm2,800-4,750 rpm6,500 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA8L (D4/4H)Facelift 20134.2 BiTDI V8 clean dieselVolvoS60 IIFacelift 2013Polestar 3.0 T6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.7 s
4.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.9 s
4.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
15.1 s
17.7 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
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.1 s
330 ft
101 m
5.8 s
5.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.5 s
8.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.9 s
11.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.9 s
13.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
186 km/h
115 mph
176 km/h
109 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)Facelift 20134.2 BiTDI V8 clean diesel
385 hp
287 kW
VolvoS60 IIFacelift 2013Polestar 3.0 T6
350 hp
261 kW

AUDI A8L (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 4.2 BiTDI V8 clean diesel has 35 hp more than Volvo S60 II Facelift 2013 Polestar 3.0 T6.

The biggest power difference is between Volvo S60 II Facelift 2013 Polestar 3.0 T6 and AUDI A8L (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 4.2 BiTDI V8 clean diesel: 35 hp (26 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)Facelift 20134.2 BiTDI V8 clean diesel
850 Nm
627 lb-ft
VolvoS60 IIFacelift 2013Polestar 3.0 T6
500 Nm
369 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)Facelift 20134.2 BiTDI V8 clean diesel
2,095 kg
4,619 lb
VolvoS60 IIFacelift 2013Polestar 3.0 T6
1,770 kg
3,902 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 20134.2 BiTDI V8 clean diesel
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
VolvoS60 IIFacelift 2013Polestar 3.0 T6
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 20134.2 BiTDI V8 clean diesel4.9 s
VolvoS60 IIFacelift 2013Polestar 3.0 T64.9 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 20134.2 BiTDI V8 clean diesel
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
VolvoS60 IIFacelift 2013Polestar 3.0 T6
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI A8L (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 4.2 BiTDI V8 clean diesel and Volvo S60 II Facelift 2013 Polestar 3.0 T6: 2.7 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 20134.2 BiTDI V8 clean diesel
184 hp/t
137 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
VolvoS60 IIFacelift 2013Polestar 3.0 T6
198 hp/t
147 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)Facelift 20134.2 BiTDI V8 clean diesel
1,093 km
679 mi
VolvoS60 IIFacelift 2013Polestar 3.0 T6
662 km
411 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
385 hp
287 kW
4.9 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
VolvoS60 IIFacelift 2013Polestar 3.0 T6
350 hp
261 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
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
VolvoS60 IIFacelift 2013Polestar 3.0 T6
Power
350 hp
261 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
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,635 mm
182.5 in
Height
1,484 mm
58.4 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
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
VolvoS60 IIFacelift 2013Polestar 3.0 T6
Power
350 hp
261 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK

AUDI A8L (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 4.2 BiTDI V8 clean diesel 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
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
4.9 s
VolvoS60 IIFacelift 2013Polestar 3.0 T6
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 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
184 hp/t
137 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
VolvoS60 IIFacelift 2013Polestar 3.0 T6
198 hp/t
147 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA8L (D4/4H)Facelift 20134.2 BiTDI V8 clean dieselVolvoS60 IIFacelift 2013Polestar 3.0 T6
Power
385 hp
287 kW
350 hp
261 kW
Torque
850 Nm
627 lb-ft
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.9 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
2,095 kg
4,619 lb
1,770 kg
3,902 lb
Fuel consumption
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 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
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,635 mm
182.5 in
Height
1,484 mm
58.4 in
Range score
1,093 km
679 mi
662 km
411 mi
CO2 score
197 g/km
243 g/km
Trunk score
520 L
18.4 cu ft
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
184 hp/t
137 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
198 hp/t
147 kW/t
5.1 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 4.2 BiTDI V8 clean dieselVolvo S60 II Facelift 2013 Polestar 3.0 T6
Consumption7.5 L/100 km31.4 mpg US37.7 mpg UK10.2 L/100 km23.1 mpg US27.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km13.13 LC100 km17.85 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi21.12 LC100 mi28.73 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,125 L297 US gal247 UK gal1,530 L404 US gal337 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,969 LC/year2,678 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A8L (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 4.2 BiTDI V8 clean diesel

  • Has 35 hp more
  • Has 350 Nm more
  • Uses 2.7 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 432 km (268 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 140 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 46 g/km less CO2

Pros

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

Cons

  • Heaviest

Volvo S60 II Facelift 2013 Polestar 3.0 T6

  • Is 325 kg lighter
  • Has 14 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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