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AUDI A8L (D5) · Facelift 2021 55 TFSI V6vsAUDI A8L (D4/4H) 4.2 FSI V8

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

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AUDI A8L (D5) · Facelift 2021

55 TFSI V6

340 hp2995 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2021-present
VS

AUDI A8L (D4/4H)

4.2 FSI V8

372 hp4163 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan2010-2012

Comparison overview

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Best choices

AUDI A8L (D5) Facelift 2021 55 TFSI V6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Highest torque
    500 Nm
    369 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.4 L/100 km
    28.0 mpg US
    33.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    11.3 L/100 km
    20.8 mpg US
    25.0 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.6 L/100 km
    35.6 mpg US
    42.8 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    976 km
    607 mi
  • Best economy score
    84/100

AUDI A8L (D4/4H) 4.2 FSI V8

  • Most powerful
    372 hp
    277 kW
  • Lightest
    1,885 kg
    4,156 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    197 hp/t
    147 kW/t
    5.1 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    510 L
  • Best overall score
    71/100
  • Best performance score
    69/100
  • Best practicality score
    76/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA8L (D5)Facelift 202155 TFSI V6AUDIA8L (D4/4H)4.2 FSI V8
Power
340hp254kW
372hp277kW
Torque
500Nm369lb-ft
445Nm328lb-ft
Curb weight
1,980kg4,365lb
1,885kg4,156lb
Gross weight
2,755kg6,074lb
2,535kg5,589lb
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
59.9s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
58.1s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.7s
5.8s
0-200 km/h
17.6s
Calculated
17.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.4s
Calculated
5.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
9.7L/100 km24.2mpg US29.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
11.3L/100 km20.8mpg US25.0mpg UK
13.6L/100 km17.3mpg US20.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.7s
Calculated
13.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
172hp/t128kW/t78hp/1000 lb
Calculated
197hp/t147kW/t90hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
253Nm/t169lb-ft/ton
Calculated
236Nm/t158lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
976km607mi
Calculated
928km577mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,995cc183cu in
4,163cc254cu in
Length
5,320mm209in
5,267mm207in
Width
1,945mm77in
1,949mm77in
Height
1,488mm59in
1,471mm58in
Wheelbase
3,128mm123in
3,122mm123in
Front track
1,645mm65in
1,644mm65in
Rear track
1,633mm64in
1,635mm64in
Trunk volume
505L
510L
Max trunk volume-
906L
Doors
4
4
Seats
4
5
Fuel tank
82L
90L
CO2 emissions-
224g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI A8L (D5) Facelift 2021 55 TFSI V6AUDI A8L (D4/4H) 4.2 FSI V8PowerTorque
  • AUDI A8L (D5) Facelift 2021 55 TFSI V6: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A8L (D4/4H) 4.2 FSI V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA8L (D5)Facelift 202155 TFSI V65,000-6,400 rpm1,370-4,500 rpm6,650 rpm
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)4.2 FSI V86,800 rpm3,500 rpm7,050 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA8L (D5)Facelift 202155 TFSI V6AUDIA8L (D4/4H)4.2 FSI V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.4 s
5.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.7 s
5.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
17.6 s
17.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.2 s
6.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.1 s
9.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.6 s
11.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.7 s
13.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
177 km/h
110 mph
178 km/h
110 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA8L (D5)Facelift 202155 TFSI V6
340 hp
254 kW
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)4.2 FSI V8
372 hp
277 kW

AUDI A8L (D4/4H) 4.2 FSI V8 has 32 hp more than AUDI A8L (D5) Facelift 2021 55 TFSI V6.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI A8L (D5) Facelift 2021 55 TFSI V6 and AUDI A8L (D4/4H) 4.2 FSI V8: 32 hp (24 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA8L (D5)Facelift 202155 TFSI V6
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)4.2 FSI V8
445 Nm
328 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA8L (D5)Facelift 202155 TFSI V6
1,980 kg
4,365 lb
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)4.2 FSI V8
1,885 kg
4,156 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 (D5)Facelift 202155 TFSI V6
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)4.2 FSI V8
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 (D5)Facelift 202155 TFSI V65.7 s
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)4.2 FSI V85.8 s

Although AUDI A8L (D4/4H) 4.2 FSI V8 has more power, AUDI A8L (D5) Facelift 2021 55 TFSI V6 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A8L (D5) Facelift 2021 55 TFSI V6 and AUDI A8L (D4/4H) 4.2 FSI V8: 0.1 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 (D5)Facelift 202155 TFSI V6
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)4.2 FSI V8
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI A8L (D5) Facelift 2021 55 TFSI V6 and AUDI A8L (D4/4H) 4.2 FSI V8: 1.3 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 (D5)Facelift 202155 TFSI V6
172 hp/t
128 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)4.2 FSI V8
197 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 (D5)Facelift 202155 TFSI V6
976 km
607 mi
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)4.2 FSI V8
928 km
577 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIA8L (D5)Facelift 202155 TFSI V6
340 hp
254 kW
5.7 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)4.2 FSI V8
372 hp
277 kW
5.8 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 (D5)Facelift 202155 TFSI V6
Power
340 hp
254 kW
0-100 km/h5.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
4 seats
Trunk
505 L
17.8 cu ft
Length
5,320 mm
209.4 in
Height
1,488 mm
58.6 in
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)4.2 FSI V8
Power
372 hp
277 kW
0-100 km/h5.8 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 (D5)Facelift 202155 TFSI V6
Power
340 hp
254 kW
0-100 km/h5.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)4.2 FSI V8
Power
372 hp
277 kW
0-100 km/h5.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 mpg UK

AUDI A8L (D5) Facelift 2021 55 TFSI V6 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 (D5)Facelift 202155 TFSI V6
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
5.7 s
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)4.2 FSI V8
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 mpg UK
5.8 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 (D5)Facelift 202155 TFSI V6
172 hp/t
128 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)4.2 FSI V8
197 hp/t
147 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA8L (D5)Facelift 202155 TFSI V6AUDIA8L (D4/4H)4.2 FSI V8
Power
340 hp
254 kW
372 hp
277 kW
Torque
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
445 Nm
328 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.7 s
5.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,980 kg
4,365 lb
1,885 kg
4,156 lb
Fuel consumption
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
4 seats
Trunk
505 L
17.8 cu ft
Length
5,320 mm
209.4 in
Height
1,488 mm
58.6 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
976 km
607 mi
928 km
577 mi
CO2 score
-
224 g/km
Trunk score
505 L
17.8 cu ft
510 L
18.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
172 hp/t
128 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
197 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.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleAUDI A8L (D5) Facelift 2021 55 TFSI V6AUDI A8L (D4/4H) 4.2 FSI V8
Consumption8.4 L/100 km28 mpg US33.6 mpg UK9.7 L/100 km24.2 mpg US29.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km14.70 LC100 km16.97 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi23.66 LC100 mi27.32 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,260 L333 US gal277 UK gal1,455 L384 US gal320 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,205 LC/year2,546 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A8L (D5) Facelift 2021 55 TFSI V6

  • Has 55 Nm more
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 1.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 48 km (30 mi) more estimated range

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

AUDI A8L (D4/4H) 4.2 FSI V8

  • Has 32 hp more
  • Is 95 kg lighter
  • Has 26 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 5 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption

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