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AUDI A8L (D4/4H) 4.2 TDI V8 · Stage 3vsAUDI A8L (D4/4H) 4.2 TDI V8 · Stage 2vsAUDI A8L (D4/4H) 4.2 TDI V8 · Stage 1vsAUDI A8L (D4/4H) 4.2 TDI V8

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AUDI A8L (D4/4H)

4.2 TDI V8

350 hp4134 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2010-2013

Comparison overview

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AUDI A8L (D4/4H) 4.2 TDI V8 (Stage 3) 543 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.3 s
  • Fastest top speed
    295 km/h
    183 mph
  • Most powerful
    543 hp
    405 kW
  • Highest torque
    1,280 Nm
    944 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    2,045 kg
    4,508 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    265 hp/t
    198 kW/t
    3.8 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.8 L/100 km
    30.2 mpg US
    36.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    10.3 L/100 km
    22.8 mpg US
    27.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.2 L/100 km
    37.9 mpg US
    45.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    204 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,154 km
    717 mi
  • Largest trunk
    510 L
  • Best overall score
    83/100
  • Best performance score
    88/100
  • Best economy score
    86/100
  • Best practicality score
    72/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA8L (D4/4H)4.2 TDI V8 (Stage 3)543 hpAUDIA8L (D4/4H)4.2 TDI V8 (Stage 2)473 hpAUDIA8L (D4/4H)4.2 TDI V8 (Stage 1)420 hpAUDIA8L (D4/4H)4.2 TDI V8350 hp
Power
543hp405kW+193 hp
473hp352kW+123 hp
420hp313kW+70 hp
350hp261kW
Torque
1,280Nm944lb-ft+480 Nm
1,120Nm826lb-ft+320 Nm
1,000Nm738lb-ft+200 Nm
800Nm590lb-ft
Curb weight
2,045kg4,508lb
2,045kg4,508lb
2,045kg4,508lb
2,045kg4,508lb
Gross weight
2,670kg5,886lb
2,670kg5,886lb
2,670kg5,886lb
2,670kg5,886lb
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
45.2s99% target: 292 km/h / 181 mph-14.6 s
Calculated
49.6s99% target: 281 km/h / 175 mph-10.2 s
Calculated
52.9s99% target: 271 km/h / 169 mph-6.9 s
Calculated
59.8s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.3s-1.3 s
4.7s-0.9 s
5.0s-0.6 s
5.6s
0-200 km/h
11.4s-6.0 s
Calculated
13.1s-4.3 s
Calculated
14.7s-2.7 s
Calculated
17.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.1s-1.3 s
Calculated
4.5s-0.9 s
Calculated
4.8s-0.6 s
Calculated
5.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
10.3L/100 km22.8mpg US27.4mpg UK
10.3L/100 km22.8mpg US27.4mpg UK
10.3L/100 km22.8mpg US27.4mpg UK
10.3L/100 km22.8mpg US27.4mpg 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
11.9s-1.6 s
Calculated
12.5s-1.1 s
Calculated
12.9s-0.7 s
Calculated
13.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
265hp/t198kW/t120hp/1000 lb
Calculated
231hp/t172kW/t105hp/1000 lb
Calculated
205hp/t153kW/t93hp/1000 lb
Calculated
171hp/t128kW/t78hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
626Nm/t419lb-ft/ton
Calculated
548Nm/t366lb-ft/ton
Calculated
489Nm/t327lb-ft/ton
Calculated
391Nm/t262lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,154km717mi
Calculated
1,154km717mi
Calculated
1,154km717mi
Calculated
1,154km717mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,134cc252cu in
4,134cc252cu in
4,134cc252cu in
4,134cc252cu in
Length
5,267mm207in
5,267mm207in
5,267mm207in
5,267mm207in
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
510L
510L
510L
510L
Max trunk volume
906L
906L
906L
906L
Doors
4
4
4
4
Seats
4
4
4
4
Fuel tank
90L
90L
90L
90L
CO2 emissions
204g/km
204g/km
204g/km
204g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI A8L (D4/4H) 4.2 TDI V8 (Stage 3) 543 hpAUDI A8L (D4/4H) 4.2 TDI V8 (Stage 2) 473 hpAUDI A8L (D4/4H) 4.2 TDI V8 (Stage 1) 420 hpAUDI A8L (D4/4H) 4.2 TDI V8 350 hpPowerTorque
  • AUDI A8L (D4/4H) 4.2 TDI V8 (Stage 3) 543 hp: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A8L (D4/4H) 4.2 TDI V8 (Stage 2) 473 hp: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A8L (D4/4H) 4.2 TDI V8 (Stage 1) 420 hp: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A8L (D4/4H) 4.2 TDI V8 350 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)4.2 TDI V8 (Stage 3)543 hp4,000 rpm1,750-2,750 rpm4,250 rpm
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)4.2 TDI V8 (Stage 2)473 hp4,000 rpm1,750-2,750 rpm4,250 rpm
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)4.2 TDI V8 (Stage 1)420 hp4,000 rpm1,750-2,750 rpm4,250 rpm
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)4.2 TDI V8350 hp4,000 rpm1,750-2,750 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA8L (D4/4H)4.2 TDI V8 (Stage 3)543 hpAUDIA8L (D4/4H)4.2 TDI V8 (Stage 2)473 hpAUDIA8L (D4/4H)4.2 TDI V8 (Stage 1)420 hpAUDIA8L (D4/4H)4.2 TDI V8350 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.1 s
4.5 s
4.8 s
5.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.3 s
4.7 s
5.0 s
5.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
11.4 s
13.1 s
14.7 s
17.4 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
2.2 s
2.3 s
2.3 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
5.5 s
5.7 s
5.9 s
6.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.0 s
8.3 s
8.6 s
9.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.2 s
10.6 s
10.9 s
11.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.9 s
12.5 s
12.9 s
13.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
205 km/h
127 mph
195 km/h
121 mph
188 km/h
117 mph
178 km/h
110 mph

Power comparison

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

AUDI A8L (D4/4H) 4.2 TDI V8 (Stage 3) 543 hp has 193 hp more than AUDI A8L (D4/4H) 4.2 TDI V8 350 hp.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI A8L (D4/4H) 4.2 TDI V8 350 hp and AUDI A8L (D4/4H) 4.2 TDI V8 (Stage 3) 543 hp: 193 hp (144 kW).

Torque comparison

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

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)4.2 TDI V8 (Stage 3)543 hp
295 km/h
183 mph
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)4.2 TDI V8 (Stage 2)473 hp
284 km/h
176 mph
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)4.2 TDI V8 (Stage 1)420 hp
274 km/h
170 mph
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)4.2 TDI V8350 hp
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

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A8L (D4/4H) 4.2 TDI V8 (Stage 3) 543 hp and AUDI A8L (D4/4H) 4.2 TDI V8 350 hp: 1.3 s.

The closest cars by acceleration are AUDI A8L (D4/4H) 4.2 TDI V8 (Stage 2) 473 hp and AUDI A8L (D4/4H) 4.2 TDI V8 (Stage 1) 420 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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)4.2 TDI V8 (Stage 3)543 hp
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)4.2 TDI V8 (Stage 2)473 hp
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)4.2 TDI V8 (Stage 1)420 hp
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)4.2 TDI V8350 hp
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK

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)4.2 TDI V8 (Stage 3)543 hp
265 hp/t
198 kW/t
3.8 kg/hp
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)4.2 TDI V8 (Stage 2)473 hp
231 hp/t
172 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)4.2 TDI V8 (Stage 1)420 hp
205 hp/t
153 kW/t
4.9 kg/hp
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)4.2 TDI V8350 hp
171 hp/t
128 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp

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)4.2 TDI V8 (Stage 3)543 hp
543 hp
405 kW
4.3 s
295 km/h
183 mph
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)4.2 TDI V8 (Stage 2)473 hp
473 hp
352 kW
4.7 s
284 km/h
176 mph
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)4.2 TDI V8 (Stage 1)420 hp
420 hp
313 kW
5.0 s
274 km/h
170 mph
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)4.2 TDI V8350 hp
350 hp
261 kW
5.6 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)4.2 TDI V8 (Stage 3)543 hp
Power
543 hp
405 kW
0-100 km/h4.3 s
Top speed
295 km/h
183 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
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)4.2 TDI V8 (Stage 2)473 hp
Power
473 hp
352 kW
0-100 km/h4.7 s
Top speed
284 km/h
176 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
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)4.2 TDI V8 (Stage 1)420 hp
Power
420 hp
313 kW
0-100 km/h5.0 s
Top speed
274 km/h
170 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
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)4.2 TDI V8350 hp
Power
350 hp
261 kW
0-100 km/h5.6 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)4.2 TDI V8 (Stage 3)543 hp
Power
543 hp
405 kW
0-100 km/h4.3 s
Top speed
295 km/h
183 mph
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)4.2 TDI V8 (Stage 2)473 hp
Power
473 hp
352 kW
0-100 km/h4.7 s
Top speed
284 km/h
176 mph
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)4.2 TDI V8 (Stage 1)420 hp
Power
420 hp
313 kW
0-100 km/h5.0 s
Top speed
274 km/h
170 mph
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)4.2 TDI V8350 hp
Power
350 hp
261 kW
0-100 km/h5.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK

AUDI A8L (D4/4H) 4.2 TDI V8 (Stage 3) 543 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)4.2 TDI V8 (Stage 3)543 hp
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK
4.3 s
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)4.2 TDI V8 (Stage 2)473 hp
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK
4.7 s
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)4.2 TDI V8 (Stage 1)420 hp
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK
5.0 s
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)4.2 TDI V8350 hp
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK
5.6 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)4.2 TDI V8 (Stage 3)543 hp
265 hp/t
198 kW/t
3.8 kg/hp
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)4.2 TDI V8 (Stage 2)473 hp
231 hp/t
172 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)4.2 TDI V8 (Stage 1)420 hp
205 hp/t
153 kW/t
4.9 kg/hp
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)4.2 TDI V8350 hp
171 hp/t
128 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA8L (D4/4H)4.2 TDI V8 (Stage 3)543 hpAUDIA8L (D4/4H)4.2 TDI V8 (Stage 2)473 hpAUDIA8L (D4/4H)4.2 TDI V8 (Stage 1)420 hpAUDIA8L (D4/4H)4.2 TDI V8350 hp
Power
543 hp
405 kW
473 hp
352 kW
420 hp
313 kW
350 hp
261 kW
Torque
1,280 Nm
944 lb-ft
1,120 Nm
826 lb-ft
1,000 Nm
738 lb-ft
800 Nm
590 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.3 s
4.7 s
5.0 s
5.6 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
2,045 kg
4,508 lb
2,045 kg
4,508 lb
2,045 kg
4,508 lb
2,045 kg
4,508 lb
Fuel consumption
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK
Practicality
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
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
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
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
1,154 km
717 mi
1,154 km
717 mi
1,154 km
717 mi
1,154 km
717 mi
CO2 score
204 g/km
204 g/km
204 g/km
204 g/km
Trunk score
510 L
18.0 cu ft
510 L
18.0 cu ft
510 L
18.0 cu ft
510 L
18.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
265 hp/t
198 kW/t
3.8 kg/hp
231 hp/t
172 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp
205 hp/t
153 kW/t
4.9 kg/hp
171 hp/t
128 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score
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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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleAUDI A8L (D4/4H) 4.2 TDI V8 (Stage 3) 543 hpAUDI A8L (D4/4H) 4.2 TDI V8 (Stage 2) 473 hpAUDI A8L (D4/4H) 4.2 TDI V8 (Stage 1) 420 hpAUDI A8L (D4/4H) 4.2 TDI V8 350 hp
Consumption7.8 L/100 km30.2 mpg US36.2 mpg UK7.8 L/100 km30.2 mpg US36.2 mpg UK7.8 L/100 km30.2 mpg US36.2 mpg UK7.8 L/100 km30.2 mpg US36.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km13.65 LC100 km13.65 LC100 km13.65 LC100 km13.65 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi21.97 LC100 mi21.97 LC100 mi21.97 LC100 mi21.97 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,170 L309 US gal257 UK gal1,170 L309 US gal257 UK gal1,170 L309 US gal257 UK gal1,170 L309 US gal257 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,048 LC/year2,048 LC/year2,048 LC/year2,048 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A8L (D4/4H) 4.2 TDI V8 (Stage 3) 543 hp

  • Has 70 hp more
  • Has 160 Nm more
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 11 km/h (7 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 34 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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