Car comparison

AUDI S8 (D4) · Facelift 2013 4.0 TFSI COD V8 plusvsAUDI A8L (D4/4H) · Facelift 2013 6.3 FSI W12

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

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AUDI S8 (D4) · Facelift 2013

4.0 TFSI COD V8 plus

605 hp3993 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboSedan2015-2018
VS

AUDI A8L (D4/4H) · Facelift 2013

6.3 FSI W12

500 hp6299 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan2013-2017

Comparison overview

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Best choices

AUDI S8 (D4) Facelift 2013 4.0 TFSI COD V8 plus

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    3.8 s
  • Fastest top speed
    305 km/h
    190 mph
  • Most powerful
    605 hp
    451 kW
  • Highest torque
    750 Nm
    553 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,990 kg
    4,387 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    304 hp/t
    227 kW/t
    3.3 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    10.0 L/100 km
    23.5 mpg US
    28.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    13.7 L/100 km
    17.2 mpg US
    20.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.9 L/100 km
    29.8 mpg US
    35.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    231 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    820 km
    510 mi
  • Largest trunk
    520 L
  • Best overall score
    86/100
  • Best performance score
    90/100
  • Best economy score
    80/100
  • Best practicality score
    77/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIS8 (D4)Facelift 20134.0 TFSI COD V8 plusAUDIA8L (D4/4H)Facelift 20136.3 FSI W12
Power
605hp451kW
500hp373kW
Torque
750Nm553lb-ft
625Nm461lb-ft
Curb weight
1,990kg4,387lb
2,075kg4,575lb
Gross weight
2,590kg5,710lb
2,675kg5,897lb
Top speed
305 km/h
190 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
40.0s99% target: 302 km/h / 188 mph
Calculated
45.2s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.8s
4.7s
0-200 km/h
9.8s
Calculated
13.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.7s
Calculated
4.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10L/100 km23.5mpg US28.2mpg UK
11.3L/100 km20.8mpg US25.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
13.7L/100 km17.2mpg US20.6mpg UK
15.7L/100 km15mpg US18.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK
8.7L/100 km27mpg US32.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
11.3s
Calculated
12.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
304hp/t227kW/t138hp/1000 lb
Calculated
241hp/t180kW/t109hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
377Nm/t252lb-ft/ton
Calculated
301Nm/t202lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
820km510mi
Calculated
726km451mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,993cc244cu in
6,299cc384cu in
Length
5,147mm203in
5,265mm207in
Width
1,949mm77in
1,949mm77in
Height
1,458mm57in
1,471mm58in
Wheelbase
2,994mm118in
3,122mm123in
Front track
1,632mm64in
1,644mm65in
Rear track
1,623mm64in
1,635mm64in
Trunk volume
520L
520L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
82L
82L
CO2 emissions
231g/km
264g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI S8 (D4) Facelift 2013 4.0 TFSI COD V8 plusAUDI A8L (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 6.3 FSI W12PowerTorque
  • AUDI S8 (D4) Facelift 2013 4.0 TFSI COD V8 plus: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A8L (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 6.3 FSI W12: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIS8 (D4)Facelift 20134.0 TFSI COD V8 plus6,100-6,800 rpm2,500-5,500 rpm7,050 rpm
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)Facelift 20136.3 FSI W126,200 rpm4,750 rpm6,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIS8 (D4)Facelift 20134.0 TFSI COD V8 plusAUDIA8L (D4/4H)Facelift 20136.3 FSI W12
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.7 s
4.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
3.8 s
4.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
9.8 s
13.9 s
Top speed
305 km/h
190 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
5.2 s
5.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.6 s
8.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
9.6 s
10.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.3 s
12.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
217 km/h
135 mph
191 km/h
119 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS8 (D4)Facelift 20134.0 TFSI COD V8 plus
605 hp
451 kW
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)Facelift 20136.3 FSI W12
500 hp
373 kW

AUDI S8 (D4) Facelift 2013 4.0 TFSI COD V8 plus has 105 hp more than AUDI A8L (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 6.3 FSI W12.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI A8L (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 6.3 FSI W12 and AUDI S8 (D4) Facelift 2013 4.0 TFSI COD V8 plus: 105 hp (78 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS8 (D4)Facelift 20134.0 TFSI COD V8 plus
750 Nm
553 lb-ft
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)Facelift 20136.3 FSI W12
625 Nm
461 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS8 (D4)Facelift 20134.0 TFSI COD V8 plus
1,990 kg
4,387 lb
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)Facelift 20136.3 FSI W12
2,075 kg
4,575 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS8 (D4)Facelift 20134.0 TFSI COD V8 plus
305 km/h
190 mph
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)Facelift 20136.3 FSI W12
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
AUDIS8 (D4)Facelift 20134.0 TFSI COD V8 plus3.8 s
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)Facelift 20136.3 FSI W124.7 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI S8 (D4) Facelift 2013 4.0 TFSI COD V8 plus and AUDI A8L (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 6.3 FSI W12: 0.9 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS8 (D4)Facelift 20134.0 TFSI COD V8 plus
10.0 L/100 km
23.5 mpg US
28.2 mpg UK
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)Facelift 20136.3 FSI W12
11.3 L/100 km
20.8 mpg US
25.0 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI S8 (D4) Facelift 2013 4.0 TFSI COD V8 plus and AUDI A8L (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 6.3 FSI W12: 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
AUDIS8 (D4)Facelift 20134.0 TFSI COD V8 plus
304 hp/t
227 kW/t
3.3 kg/hp
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)Facelift 20136.3 FSI W12
241 hp/t
180 kW/t
4.1 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS8 (D4)Facelift 20134.0 TFSI COD V8 plus
820 km
510 mi
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)Facelift 20136.3 FSI W12
726 km
451 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIS8 (D4)Facelift 20134.0 TFSI COD V8 plus
605 hp
451 kW
3.8 s
305 km/h
190 mph
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)Facelift 20136.3 FSI W12
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.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
AUDIS8 (D4)Facelift 20134.0 TFSI COD V8 plus
Power
605 hp
451 kW
0-100 km/h3.8 s
Top speed
305 km/h
190 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
520 L
18.4 cu ft
Length
5,147 mm
202.6 in
Height
1,458 mm
57.4 in
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)Facelift 20136.3 FSI W12
Power
500 hp
373 kW
0-100 km/h4.7 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

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
AUDIS8 (D4)Facelift 20134.0 TFSI COD V8 plus
Power
605 hp
451 kW
0-100 km/h3.8 s
Top speed
305 km/h
190 mph
10.0 L/100 km
23.5 mpg US
28.2 mpg UK
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)Facelift 20136.3 FSI W12
Power
500 hp
373 kW
0-100 km/h4.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
11.3 L/100 km
20.8 mpg US
25.0 mpg UK

AUDI S8 (D4) Facelift 2013 4.0 TFSI COD V8 plus 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
AUDIS8 (D4)Facelift 20134.0 TFSI COD V8 plus
10.0 L/100 km
23.5 mpg US
28.2 mpg UK
3.8 s
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)Facelift 20136.3 FSI W12
11.3 L/100 km
20.8 mpg US
25.0 mpg UK
4.7 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
AUDIS8 (D4)Facelift 20134.0 TFSI COD V8 plus
304 hp/t
227 kW/t
3.3 kg/hp
10.0 L/100 km
23.5 mpg US
28.2 mpg UK
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)Facelift 20136.3 FSI W12
241 hp/t
180 kW/t
4.2 kg/hp
11.3 L/100 km
20.8 mpg US
25.0 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIS8 (D4)Facelift 20134.0 TFSI COD V8 plusAUDIA8L (D4/4H)Facelift 20136.3 FSI W12
Power
605 hp
451 kW
500 hp
373 kW
Torque
750 Nm
553 lb-ft
625 Nm
461 lb-ft
Acceleration
3.8 s
4.7 s
Top speed
305 km/h
190 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,990 kg
4,387 lb
2,075 kg
4,575 lb
Fuel consumption
10.0 L/100 km
23.5 mpg US
28.2 mpg UK
11.3 L/100 km
20.8 mpg US
25.0 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
520 L
18.4 cu ft
Length
5,147 mm
202.6 in
Height
1,458 mm
57.4 in
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
Range score
820 km
510 mi
726 km
451 mi
CO2 score
231 g/km
264 g/km
Trunk score
520 L
18.4 cu ft
520 L
18.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
304 hp/t
227 kW/t
3.3 kg/hp
241 hp/t
180 kW/t
4.2 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 S8 (D4) Facelift 2013 4.0 TFSI COD V8 plusAUDI A8L (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 6.3 FSI W12
Consumption10 L/100 km23.5 mpg US28.2 mpg UK11.3 L/100 km20.8 mpg US25 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km17.50 LC100 km19.78 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi28.16 LC100 mi31.82 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,500 L396 US gal330 UK gal1,695 L448 US gal373 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,625 LC/year2,966 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI S8 (D4) Facelift 2013 4.0 TFSI COD V8 plus

  • Has 105 hp more
  • Has 125 Nm more
  • Is 85 kg lighter
  • Is 0.9 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 40 km/h (25 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 63 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 94 km (59 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 33 g/km less CO2

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

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