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AUDI S4 (B8) · Facelift 2011 3.0 TFSI V6vsAUDI A8L (D4/4H) 4.2 TDI V8

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

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AUDI S4 (B8) · Facelift 2011

3.0 TFSI V6

333 hp2995 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticSuperchargedSedan2011-2014
VS

AUDI A8L (D4/4H)

4.2 TDI V8

350 hp4134 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2010-2013

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

AUDI A8L (D4/4H) 4.2 TDI V8

  • Most powerful
    350 hp
    261 kW
  • Highest torque
    800 Nm
    590 lb-ft
  • 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
  • Best estimated range
    1,154 km
    717 mi
  • Largest trunk
    510 L
  • Best overall score
    73/100
  • Best performance score
    74/100
  • Best economy score
    86/100

AUDI S4 (B8) Facelift 2011 3.0 TFSI V6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.0 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Lightest
    1,705 kg
    3,759 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    195 hp/t
    146 kW/t
    5.1 kg/hp
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    190 g/km
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIS4 (B8)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6AUDIA8L (D4/4H)4.2 TDI V8
Power
333hp248kW
350hp261kW
Torque
440Nm325lb-ft
800Nm590lb-ft
Curb weight
1,705kg3,759lb
2,045kg4,508lb
Gross weight
2,255kg4,971lb
2,670kg5,886lb
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
49.6s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
59.8s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.0s
5.6s
0-200 km/h
15.0s
Calculated
17.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.8s
Calculated
5.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
10.7L/100 km22mpg US26.4mpg UK
10.3L/100 km22.8mpg US27.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.9s
Calculated
13.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
195hp/t146kW/t89hp/1000 lb
Calculated
171hp/t128kW/t78hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
258Nm/t173lb-ft/ton
Calculated
391Nm/t262lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
753km468mi
Calculated
1,154km717mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,995cc183cu in
4,134cc252cu in
Length
4,716mm186in
5,267mm207in
Width
1,826mm72in
1,949mm77in
Height
1,406mm55in
1,471mm58in
Wheelbase
2,811mm111in
3,122mm123in
Front track
1,552mm61in
1,644mm65in
Rear track
1,539mm61in
1,635mm64in
Trunk volume
480L
510L
Max trunk volume
962L
906L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
4
Fuel tank
61L
90L
CO2 emissions
190g/km
204g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI S4 (B8) Facelift 2011 3.0 TFSI V6AUDI A8L (D4/4H) 4.2 TDI V8PowerTorque
  • AUDI S4 (B8) Facelift 2011 3.0 TFSI V6: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A8L (D4/4H) 4.2 TDI V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIS4 (B8)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V65,500-6,500 rpm2,900-5,300 rpm6,750 rpm
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)4.2 TDI V84,000 rpm1,750-2,750 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIS4 (B8)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6AUDIA8L (D4/4H)4.2 TDI V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.8 s
5.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.0 s
5.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
15.0 s
17.4 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
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
5.9 s
6.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.6 s
9.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.0 s
11.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.9 s
13.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
186 km/h
116 mph
178 km/h
110 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS4 (B8)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6
333 hp
248 kW
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)4.2 TDI V8
350 hp
261 kW

AUDI A8L (D4/4H) 4.2 TDI V8 has 17 hp more than AUDI S4 (B8) Facelift 2011 3.0 TFSI V6.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI S4 (B8) Facelift 2011 3.0 TFSI V6 and AUDI A8L (D4/4H) 4.2 TDI V8: 17 hp (13 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS4 (B8)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6
440 Nm
325 lb-ft
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)4.2 TDI V8
800 Nm
590 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS4 (B8)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6
1,705 kg
3,759 lb
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)4.2 TDI V8
2,045 kg
4,508 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS4 (B8)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)4.2 TDI 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
AUDIS4 (B8)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V65.0 s
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)4.2 TDI V85.6 s

Although AUDI A8L (D4/4H) 4.2 TDI V8 has more power, AUDI S4 (B8) Facelift 2011 3.0 TFSI V6 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI S4 (B8) Facelift 2011 3.0 TFSI V6 and AUDI A8L (D4/4H) 4.2 TDI V8: 0.6 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS4 (B8)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)4.2 TDI V8
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
AUDIS4 (B8)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6
195 hp/t
146 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)4.2 TDI V8
171 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
AUDIS4 (B8)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6
753 km
468 mi
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)4.2 TDI V8
1,154 km
717 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIS4 (B8)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6
333 hp
248 kW
5.0 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)4.2 TDI V8
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
AUDIS4 (B8)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6
Power
333 hp
248 kW
0-100 km/h5.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Length
4,716 mm
185.7 in
Height
1,406 mm
55.4 in
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)4.2 TDI V8
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
AUDIS4 (B8)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6
Power
333 hp
248 kW
0-100 km/h5.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)4.2 TDI V8
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 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
AUDIS4 (B8)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK
5.0 s
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)4.2 TDI V8
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
AUDIS4 (B8)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6
195 hp/t
146 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)4.2 TDI V8
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
VehicleAUDIS4 (B8)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6AUDIA8L (D4/4H)4.2 TDI V8
Power
333 hp
248 kW
350 hp
261 kW
Torque
440 Nm
325 lb-ft
800 Nm
590 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.0 s
5.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,705 kg
3,759 lb
2,045 kg
4,508 lb
Fuel consumption
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Length
4,716 mm
185.7 in
Height
1,406 mm
55.4 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
753 km
468 mi
1,154 km
717 mi
CO2 score
190 g/km
204 g/km
Trunk score
480 L
17.0 cu ft
510 L
18.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
195 hp/t
146 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
171 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 S4 (B8) Facelift 2011 3.0 TFSI V6AUDI A8L (D4/4H) 4.2 TDI V8
Consumption8.1 L/100 km29 mpg US34.9 mpg UK7.8 L/100 km30.2 mpg US36.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km14.17 LC100 km13.65 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi22.81 LC100 mi21.97 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,215 L321 US gal267 UK gal1,170 L309 US gal257 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,126 LC/year2,048 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI S4 (B8) Facelift 2011 3.0 TFSI V6

  • Is 340 kg lighter
  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 24 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Emits 14 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk

AUDI A8L (D4/4H) 4.2 TDI V8

  • Has 17 hp more
  • Has 360 Nm more
  • Uses 0.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 401 km (249 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 30 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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