AUDI A8L (D4/4H) · Facelift 2013
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AUDI A8L (D4/4H) · Facelift 2013 6.3 FSI W12vsAUDI A8L (D4/4H) 6.3 FSI W12
Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.
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6.3 FSI W12
Comparison overview
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AUDI A8L (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 6.3 FSI W12 2013-2017
- Quickest 0-100 km/h4.7 s
- Fastest top speed265 km/h165 mph Unrestricted250 km/h155 mph Restricted
- Most powerful500 hp373 kW
- Highest torque625 Nm461 lb-ft
- Lowest combined fuel consumption11.3 L/100 km20.8 mpg US25.0 mpg UK
- Lowest city consumption15.7 L/100 km15.0 mpg US18.0 mpg UK
- Lowest highway consumption8.7 L/100 km27.0 mpg US32.5 mpg UK
- Largest trunk520 L
- Best overall score80/100
- Best performance score81/100
- Best economy score77/100
- Best practicality score77/100
AUDI A8L (D4/4H) 6.3 FSI W12 2011-2013
- Lightest2,055 kg4,530 lb
- Best power-to-weight243 hp/t181 kW/t4.1 kg/hp
- Best estimated range756 km470 mi
Specification comparison
| Model | AUDIA8L (D4/4H)Facelift 20136.3 FSI W122013-2017 | AUDIA8L (D4/4H)6.3 FSI W122011-2013 |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 500hp373kW | 500hp373kW |
| Torque | 625Nm461lb-ft | 625Nm461lb-ft |
| Curb weight | 2,075kg4,575lb | 2,055kg4,530lb |
| Gross weight | 2,675kg5,897lb | 2,655kg5,853lb |
| 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 | 45.2s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph Calculated | 45.2s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph Calculated |
| 0-100 km/h | 4.7s | 4.7s |
| 0-200 km/h | 13.9s Calculated | 13.9s Calculated |
| 0-60 mph | 4.5s Calculated | 4.5s Calculated |
| Fuel consumption | 11.3L/100 km20.8mpg US25.0mpg UK | 11.9L/100 km19.8mpg US23.7mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption city | 15.7L/100 km15mpg US18.0mpg UK | 16.6L/100 km14.2mpg US17.0mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption highway | 8.7L/100 km27mpg US32.5mpg UK | 9.1L/100 km25.8mpg US31.0mpg UK |
| Quarter mile | 12.6s Calculated | 12.6s Calculated |
| Power-to-weight | 241hp/t180kW/t109hp/1000 lb Calculated | 243hp/t181kW/t110hp/1000 lb Calculated |
| Torque-to-weight | 301Nm/t202lb-ft/ton Calculated | 304Nm/t203lb-ft/ton Calculated |
| Estimated range | 726km451mi Calculated | 756km470mi Calculated |
| Displacement | 6,299cc384cu in | 6,299cc384cu in |
| Length | 5,265mm207in | 5,267mm207in |
| Width | 1,949mm77in | 1,949mm77in |
| Height | 1,471mm58in | 1,471mm58in |
| Wheelbase | 3,122mm123in | 3,122mm123in |
| Front track | 1,644mm65in | 1,644mm65in |
| Rear track | 1,635mm64in | 1,635mm64in |
| Trunk volume | 520L | 510L |
| Max trunk volume | - | 906L |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Seats | 5 | 4 |
| Fuel tank | 82L | 90L |
| CO2 emissions | 264g/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 6.3 FSI W12 2013-2017: Power / Torque
- AUDI A8L (D4/4H) 6.3 FSI W12 2011-2013: Power / Torque
| Vehicle | Peak power RPM | Peak torque RPM | Max engine speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| AUDIA8L (D4/4H)Facelift 20136.3 FSI W122013-2017 | 6,200 rpm | 4,750 rpm | 6,450 rpm |
| AUDIA8L (D4/4H)6.3 FSI W122011-2013 | 6,200 rpm | 4,750 rpm | 6,450 rpm |
Acceleration curve
Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.
| Metric | AUDIA8L (D4/4H)Facelift 20136.3 FSI W122013-2017 | AUDIA8L (D4/4H)6.3 FSI W122011-2013 |
|---|---|---|
| Acceleration checkpoints | ||
0-60 mph 0-97 km/h | 4.5 s | 4.5 s |
0-100 km/h 0-62 mph | 4.7 s | 4.7 s |
0-200 km/h 0-124 mph | 13.9 s | 13.9 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 | 2.3 s | 2.3 s |
330 ft 101 m | 5.7 s | 5.7 s |
1/8 mile 201 m | 8.4 s | 8.4 s |
1000 ft 305 m | 10.7 s | 10.7 s |
1/4 mile 402 m | 12.6 s | 12.6 s |
Trap speed 1/4 mile 402 m | 191 km/h 119 mph | 191 km/h 119 mph |
Power comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| AUDIA8L (D4/4H)Facelift 20136.3 FSI W122013-2017 | 500 hp 373 kW |
| AUDIA8L (D4/4H)6.3 FSI W122011-2013 | 500 hp 373 kW |
Torque comparison
Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| AUDIA8L (D4/4H)Facelift 20136.3 FSI W122013-2017 | 625 Nm 461 lb-ft |
| AUDIA8L (D4/4H)6.3 FSI W122011-2013 | 625 Nm 461 lb-ft |
Curb weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| AUDIA8L (D4/4H)Facelift 20136.3 FSI W122013-2017 | 2,075 kg 4,575 lb |
| AUDIA8L (D4/4H)6.3 FSI W122011-2013 | 2,055 kg 4,530 lb |
Top speed without limiter comparison
Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| AUDIA8L (D4/4H)Facelift 20136.3 FSI W122013-2017 | Unrestricted 265 km/h165 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph |
| AUDIA8L (D4/4H)6.3 FSI W122011-2013 | 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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| AUDIA8L (D4/4H)Facelift 20136.3 FSI W122013-2017 | 4.7 s |
| AUDIA8L (D4/4H)6.3 FSI W122011-2013 | 4.7 s |
Fuel consumption comparison
Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| AUDIA8L (D4/4H)Facelift 20136.3 FSI W122013-2017 | 11.3 L/100 km 20.8 mpg US 25.0 mpg UK |
| AUDIA8L (D4/4H)6.3 FSI W122011-2013 | 11.9 L/100 km 19.8 mpg US 23.7 mpg UK |
The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI A8L (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 6.3 FSI W12 2013-2017 and AUDI A8L (D4/4H) 6.3 FSI W12 2011-2013: 0.6 L/100 km.
Power-to-weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| AUDIA8L (D4/4H)Facelift 20136.3 FSI W122013-2017 | 241 hp/t 180 kW/t 4.1 kg/hp |
| AUDIA8L (D4/4H)6.3 FSI W122011-2013 | 243 hp/t 181 kW/t 4.1 kg/hp |
Estimated range comparison
Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| AUDIA8L (D4/4H)Facelift 20136.3 FSI W122013-2017 | 726 km 451 mi |
| AUDIA8L (D4/4H)6.3 FSI W122011-2013 | 756 km 470 mi |
Performance spider chart
Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.
| Vehicle | Power | Acceleration | Top speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| AUDIA8L (D4/4H)Facelift 20136.3 FSI W122013-2017 | 500 hp 373 kW | 4.7 s | Unrestricted 265 km/h165 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph |
| AUDIA8L (D4/4H)6.3 FSI W122011-2013 | 500 hp 373 kW | 4.7 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.
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Performance vs fuel economy
Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.
| Vehicle | Performance score | Fuel economy score | ||||||
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| AUDIA8L (D4/4H)Facelift 20136.3 FSI W122013-2017 |
| 11.3 L/100 km 20.8 mpg US 25.0 mpg UK | ||||||
| AUDIA8L (D4/4H)6.3 FSI W122011-2013 |
| 11.9 L/100 km 19.8 mpg US 23.7 mpg UK | ||||||
AUDI A8L (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 6.3 FSI W12 2013-2017 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.
| Vehicle | Fuel consumption, L/100 km | 0-100 km/h, s |
|---|---|---|
| AUDIA8L (D4/4H)Facelift 20136.3 FSI W122013-2017 | 11.3 L/100 km 20.8 mpg US 25.0 mpg UK | 4.7 s |
| AUDIA8L (D4/4H)6.3 FSI W122011-2013 | 11.9 L/100 km 19.8 mpg US 23.7 mpg UK | 4.7 s |
Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption
The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.
| Vehicle | Power-to-weight, hp/t | Fuel consumption, L/100 km |
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| AUDIA8L (D4/4H)Facelift 20136.3 FSI W122013-2017 | 241 hp/t 180 kW/t 4.2 kg/hp | 11.3 L/100 km 20.8 mpg US 25.0 mpg UK |
| AUDIA8L (D4/4H)6.3 FSI W122011-2013 | 243 hp/t 181 kW/t 4.1 kg/hp | 11.9 L/100 km 19.8 mpg US 23.7 mpg UK |
Detailed score breakdown
| Vehicle | AUDIA8L (D4/4H)Facelift 20136.3 FSI W122013-2017 | AUDIA8L (D4/4H)6.3 FSI W122011-2013 | ||||||||||||||||
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| Power | 500 hp 373 kW | 500 hp 373 kW | ||||||||||||||||
| Torque | 625 Nm 461 lb-ft | 625 Nm 461 lb-ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Acceleration | 4.7 s | 4.7 s | ||||||||||||||||
| Top speed | Unrestricted 265 km/h165 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph | Unrestricted 265 km/h165 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph | ||||||||||||||||
| Lightness | 2,075 kg 4,575 lb | 2,055 kg 4,530 lb | ||||||||||||||||
| Fuel consumption | 11.3 L/100 km 20.8 mpg US 25.0 mpg UK | 11.9 L/100 km 19.8 mpg US 23.7 mpg UK | ||||||||||||||||
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| Range score | 726 km 451 mi | 756 km 470 mi | ||||||||||||||||
| CO2 score | 264 g/km | - | ||||||||||||||||
| Trunk score | 520 L 18.4 cu ft | 510 L 18.0 cu ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Power-to-weight score | 241 hp/t 180 kW/t 4.2 kg/hp | 243 hp/t 181 kW/t 4.1 kg/hp | ||||||||||||||||
| Overall | Fixed score | Fixed score |
Fuel cost and annual usage
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| Vehicle | AUDI A8L (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 6.3 FSI W12 2013-2017 | AUDI A8L (D4/4H) 6.3 FSI W12 2011-2013 |
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| Consumption | 11.3 L/100 km20.8 mpg US25 mpg UK | 11.9 L/100 km19.8 mpg US23.7 mpg UK |
| Cost / 100 km | 19.78 LC100 km | 20.83 LC100 km |
| Cost / 100 mi | 31.82 LC100 mi | 33.51 LC100 mi |
| Annual fuel used | 1,695 L448 US gal373 UK gal | 1,785 L472 US gal393 UK gal |
| Annual fuel cost | 2,966 LC/year | 3,124 LC/year |
Head-to-head comparisons
AUDI A8L (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 6.3 FSI W12 2013-2017
- Uses 0.6 L/100 km less fuel
- Has 10 L more trunk volume
Pros
- Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
- Highest top speed
- Most powerful
- Highest torque
- Lowest combined fuel consumption
- Largest trunk
Cons
- Heaviest
AUDI A8L (D4/4H) 6.3 FSI W12 2011-2013
- Is 20 kg lighter
- Has 2 hp/t better power-to-weight
- Has 31 km (19 mi) more estimated range
Pros
- Lightest
- Best power-to-weight ratio
- Best estimated range
Cons
- Highest combined fuel consumption
- Smallest trunk
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