Car comparison

AUDI A8L (D4/4H) 6.3 FSI W12vsAUDI S8 (D3) · Facelift 2007 5.2 FSI V10

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

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AUDI A8L (D4/4H)

6.3 FSI W12

500 hp6299 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan2011-2011
VS

AUDI S8 (D3) · Facelift 2007

5.2 FSI V10

450 hp5204 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan2007-2010

Comparison overview

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AUDI A8L (D4/4H) 6.3 FSI W12

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    500 hp
    373 kW
  • Highest torque
    625 Nm
    461 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    243 hp/t
    181 kW/t
    4.1 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    12.4 L/100 km
    19.0 mpg US
    22.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    18.2 L/100 km
    12.9 mpg US
    15.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    9.0 L/100 km
    26.1 mpg US
    31.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    290 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    726 km
    451 mi
  • Largest trunk
    510 L
  • Best overall score
    77/100
  • Best performance score
    80/100
  • Best economy score
    74/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA8L (D4/4H)6.3 FSI W12AUDIS8 (D3)Facelift 20075.2 FSI V10
Power
500hp373kW
450hp336kW
Torque
625Nm461lb-ft
540Nm398lb-ft
Curb weight
2,055kg4,530lb
1,940kg4,277lb
Gross weight
2,655kg5,853lb
2,540kg5,600lb
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
47.1s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
49.4s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.9s
5.1s
0-200 km/h
14.5s
Calculated
15.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.7s
Calculated
4.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
12.4L/100 km19mpg US22.8mpg UK
13.2L/100 km17.8mpg US21.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
18.2L/100 km12.9mpg US15.5mpg UK
19.5L/100 km12.1mpg US14.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
9L/100 km26.1mpg US31.4mpg UK
9.5L/100 km24.8mpg US29.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.8s
Calculated
13.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
243hp/t181kW/t110hp/1000 lb
Calculated
232hp/t173kW/t105hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
304Nm/t203lb-ft/ton
Calculated
278Nm/t186lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
726km451mi
Calculated
682km424mi
Calculated
Displacement
6,299cc384cu in
5,204cc318cu in
Length
5,267mm207in
5,062mm199in
Width
1,949mm77in
1,897mm75in
Height
1,471mm58in
1,424mm56in
Wheelbase
3,122mm123in
2,944mm116in
Front track
1,644mm65in
1,620mm64in
Rear track
1,635mm64in
1,607mm63in
Ground clearance-
120mm5in
Trunk volume
510L
500L
Max trunk volume
906L
-
Doors
4
4
Seats
4
5
Fuel tank
90L
90L
CO2 emissions
290g/km
314g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI A8L (D4/4H) 6.3 FSI W12AUDI S8 (D3) Facelift 2007 5.2 FSI V10PowerTorque
  • AUDI A8L (D4/4H) 6.3 FSI W12: Power / Torque
  • AUDI S8 (D3) Facelift 2007 5.2 FSI V10: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)6.3 FSI W126,200 rpm3,250 rpm6,450 rpm
AUDIS8 (D3)Facelift 20075.2 FSI V107,000 rpm3,500 rpm7,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA8L (D4/4H)6.3 FSI W12AUDIS8 (D3)Facelift 20075.2 FSI V10
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.7 s
4.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.9 s
5.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
14.5 s
15.1 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
5.8 s
5.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.5 s
8.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.9 s
11.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.8 s
13.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
189 km/h
117 mph
186 km/h
116 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)6.3 FSI W12
500 hp
373 kW
AUDIS8 (D3)Facelift 20075.2 FSI V10
450 hp
336 kW

AUDI A8L (D4/4H) 6.3 FSI W12 has 50 hp more than AUDI S8 (D3) Facelift 2007 5.2 FSI V10.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI S8 (D3) Facelift 2007 5.2 FSI V10 and AUDI A8L (D4/4H) 6.3 FSI W12: 50 hp (37 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)6.3 FSI W12
625 Nm
461 lb-ft
AUDIS8 (D3)Facelift 20075.2 FSI V10
540 Nm
398 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)6.3 FSI W12
2,055 kg
4,530 lb
AUDIS8 (D3)Facelift 20075.2 FSI V10
1,940 kg
4,277 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)6.3 FSI W12
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIS8 (D3)Facelift 20075.2 FSI V10
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
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)6.3 FSI W124.9 s
AUDIS8 (D3)Facelift 20075.2 FSI V105.1 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A8L (D4/4H) 6.3 FSI W12 and AUDI S8 (D3) Facelift 2007 5.2 FSI V10: 0.2 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)6.3 FSI W12
12.4 L/100 km
19.0 mpg US
22.8 mpg UK
AUDIS8 (D3)Facelift 20075.2 FSI V10
13.2 L/100 km
17.8 mpg US
21.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI A8L (D4/4H) 6.3 FSI W12 and AUDI S8 (D3) Facelift 2007 5.2 FSI V10: 0.8 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
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)6.3 FSI W12
243 hp/t
181 kW/t
4.1 kg/hp
AUDIS8 (D3)Facelift 20075.2 FSI V10
232 hp/t
173 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)6.3 FSI W12
726 km
451 mi
AUDIS8 (D3)Facelift 20075.2 FSI V10
682 km
424 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)6.3 FSI W12
500 hp
373 kW
4.9 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIS8 (D3)Facelift 20075.2 FSI V10
450 hp
336 kW
5.1 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)6.3 FSI W12
Power
500 hp
373 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 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
AUDIS8 (D3)Facelift 20075.2 FSI V10
Power
450 hp
336 kW
0-100 km/h5.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
5,062 mm
199.3 in
Height
1,424 mm
56.1 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)6.3 FSI W12
Power
500 hp
373 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
12.4 L/100 km
19.0 mpg US
22.8 mpg UK
AUDIS8 (D3)Facelift 20075.2 FSI V10
Power
450 hp
336 kW
0-100 km/h5.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
13.2 L/100 km
17.8 mpg US
21.4 mpg UK

AUDI A8L (D4/4H) 6.3 FSI W12 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)6.3 FSI W12
12.4 L/100 km
19.0 mpg US
22.8 mpg UK
4.9 s
AUDIS8 (D3)Facelift 20075.2 FSI V10
13.2 L/100 km
17.8 mpg US
21.4 mpg UK
5.1 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)6.3 FSI W12
243 hp/t
181 kW/t
4.1 kg/hp
12.4 L/100 km
19.0 mpg US
22.8 mpg UK
AUDIS8 (D3)Facelift 20075.2 FSI V10
232 hp/t
173 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp
13.2 L/100 km
17.8 mpg US
21.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA8L (D4/4H)6.3 FSI W12AUDIS8 (D3)Facelift 20075.2 FSI V10
Power
500 hp
373 kW
450 hp
336 kW
Torque
625 Nm
461 lb-ft
540 Nm
398 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.9 s
5.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
2,055 kg
4,530 lb
1,940 kg
4,277 lb
Fuel consumption
12.4 L/100 km
19.0 mpg US
22.8 mpg UK
13.2 L/100 km
17.8 mpg US
21.4 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
5 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
5,062 mm
199.3 in
Height
1,424 mm
56.1 in
Range score
726 km
451 mi
682 km
424 mi
CO2 score
290 g/km
314 g/km
Trunk score
510 L
18.0 cu ft
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
243 hp/t
181 kW/t
4.1 kg/hp
232 hp/t
173 kW/t
4.3 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 A8L (D4/4H) 6.3 FSI W12AUDI S8 (D3) Facelift 2007 5.2 FSI V10
Consumption12.4 L/100 km19 mpg US22.8 mpg UK13.2 L/100 km17.8 mpg US21.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km21.70 LC100 km23.10 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi34.92 LC100 mi37.18 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,860 L491 US gal409 UK gal1,980 L523 US gal436 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,255 LC/year3,465 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A8L (D4/4H) 6.3 FSI W12

  • Has 50 hp more
  • Has 85 Nm more
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 0.8 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 11 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 44 km (27 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 10 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 24 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Heaviest

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