Car comparison

AUDI S8 (D5) 4.0 TFSI V8vsAUDI 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 (D5)

4.0 TFSI V8

571 hp3996 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboSedan2020-2021
VS

AUDI A8L (D4/4H) · Facelift 2013

6.3 FSI W12

500 hp6299 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan2013-2017

Comparison overview

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

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AUDI S8 (D5) 4.0 TFSI V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    3.8 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    571 hp
    426 kW
  • Highest torque
    800 Nm
    590 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    256 hp/t
    191 kW/t
    3.9 kg/hp
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    260 g/km
  • Best overall score
    82/100
  • Best performance score
    85/100

AUDI A8L (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 6.3 FSI W12

  • Lightest
    2,075 kg
    4,575 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    11.3 L/100 km
    20.8 mpg US
    25.0 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    726 km
    451 mi
  • Largest trunk
    520 L
  • Best economy score
    77/100
  • Best practicality score
    77/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIS8 (D5)4.0 TFSI V8AUDIA8L (D4/4H)Facelift 20136.3 FSI W12
Power
571hp426kW
500hp373kW
Torque
800Nm590lb-ft
625Nm461lb-ft
Curb weight
2,230kg4,916lb
2,075kg4,575lb
Gross weight
2,835kg6,250lb
2,675kg5,897lb
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
36.3s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
45.2s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.8s
4.7s
0-200 km/h
11.2s
Calculated
13.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.6s
Calculated
4.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11.4L/100 km20.6mpg US24.8mpg UK
11.3L/100 km20.8mpg US25.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
15.7L/100 km15mpg US18.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
8.7L/100 km27mpg US32.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
11.6s
Calculated
12.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
256hp/t191kW/t116hp/1000 lb
Calculated
241hp/t180kW/t109hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
359Nm/t240lb-ft/ton
Calculated
301Nm/t202lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
719km447mi
Calculated
726km451mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,996cc244cu in
6,299cc384cu in
Length
5,179mm204in
5,265mm207in
Width
1,945mm77in
1,949mm77in
Height
1,474mm58in
1,471mm58in
Wheelbase
2,998mm118in
3,122mm123in
Front track
1,628mm64in
1,644mm65in
Rear track
1,617mm64in
1,635mm64in
Trunk volume
505L
520L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
82L
82L
CO2 emissions
260g/km
264g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI S8 (D5) 4.0 TFSI V8AUDI A8L (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 6.3 FSI W12PowerTorque
  • AUDI S8 (D5) 4.0 TFSI V8: 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 (D5)4.0 TFSI V86,000 rpm2,000-4,500 rpm6,250 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 (D5)4.0 TFSI V8AUDIA8L (D4/4H)Facelift 20136.3 FSI W12
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.6 s
4.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
3.8 s
4.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
11.2 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
2.1 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
5.2 s
5.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.7 s
8.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
9.8 s
10.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.6 s
12.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
203 km/h
126 mph
191 km/h
119 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS8 (D5)4.0 TFSI V8
571 hp
426 kW
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)Facelift 20136.3 FSI W12
500 hp
373 kW

AUDI S8 (D5) 4.0 TFSI V8 has 71 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 (D5) 4.0 TFSI V8: 71 hp (53 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS8 (D5)4.0 TFSI V8
800 Nm
590 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 (D5)4.0 TFSI V8
2,230 kg
4,916 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 (D5)4.0 TFSI V8
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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 (D5)4.0 TFSI V83.8 s
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)Facelift 20136.3 FSI W124.7 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI S8 (D5) 4.0 TFSI V8 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 (D5)4.0 TFSI V8
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)Facelift 20136.3 FSI W12
11.3 L/100 km
20.8 mpg US
25.0 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS8 (D5)4.0 TFSI V8
256 hp/t
191 kW/t
3.9 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 (D5)4.0 TFSI V8
719 km
447 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 (D5)4.0 TFSI V8
571 hp
426 kW
3.8 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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 (D5)4.0 TFSI V8
Power
571 hp
426 kW
0-100 km/h3.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
505 L
17.8 cu ft
Length
5,179 mm
203.9 in
Height
1,474 mm
58.0 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 (D5)4.0 TFSI V8
Power
571 hp
426 kW
0-100 km/h3.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 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 (D5) 4.0 TFSI 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
AUDIS8 (D5)4.0 TFSI V8
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 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 (D5)4.0 TFSI V8
256 hp/t
191 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 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 (D5)4.0 TFSI V8AUDIA8L (D4/4H)Facelift 20136.3 FSI W12
Power
571 hp
426 kW
500 hp
373 kW
Torque
800 Nm
590 lb-ft
625 Nm
461 lb-ft
Acceleration
3.8 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
2,230 kg
4,916 lb
2,075 kg
4,575 lb
Fuel consumption
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK
11.3 L/100 km
20.8 mpg US
25.0 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
505 L
17.8 cu ft
Length
5,179 mm
203.9 in
Height
1,474 mm
58.0 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
719 km
447 mi
726 km
451 mi
CO2 score
260 g/km
264 g/km
Trunk score
505 L
17.8 cu ft
520 L
18.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
256 hp/t
191 kW/t
3.9 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 (D5) 4.0 TFSI V8AUDI A8L (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 6.3 FSI W12
Consumption11.4 L/100 km20.6 mpg US24.8 mpg UK11.3 L/100 km20.8 mpg US25 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km19.95 LC100 km19.78 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi32.11 LC100 mi31.82 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,710 L452 US gal376 UK gal1,695 L448 US gal373 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,993 LC/year2,966 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI S8 (D5) 4.0 TFSI V8

  • Has 71 hp more
  • Has 175 Nm more
  • Is 0.9 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 15 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Emits 4 g/km less CO2

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

AUDI A8L (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 6.3 FSI W12

  • Is 155 kg lighter
  • Uses 0.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 6 km (4 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 15 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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