Car comparison

AUDI A8L (D5) 50 TDI V6 · Stage 3vsAUDI A8L (D5) 50 TDI V6 · Stage 2vsAUDI A8L (D5) 50 TDI V6 · Stage 1vsAUDI A8L (D5) 50 TDI V6

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AUDI A8L (D5)

50 TDI V6

286 hp2967 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2017-2019

Comparison overview

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Best choices

AUDI A8L (D5) 50 TDI V6 (Stage 3) 443 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.5 s
  • Fastest top speed
    308 km/h
    191 mph
  • Most powerful
    443 hp
    331 kW
  • Highest torque
    960 Nm
    708 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    2,000 kg
    4,409 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    222 hp/t
    165 kW/t
    4.5 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.8 L/100 km
    40.6 mpg US
    48.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.4 L/100 km
    36.8 mpg US
    44.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.5 L/100 km
    42.8 mpg US
    51.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    152 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,241 km
    771 mi
  • Largest trunk
    505 L
  • Best overall score
    83/100
  • Best performance score
    86/100
  • Best economy score
    91/100
  • Best practicality score
    77/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA8L (D5)50 TDI V6 (Stage 3)443 hpAUDIA8L (D5)50 TDI V6 (Stage 2)386 hpAUDIA8L (D5)50 TDI V6 (Stage 1)343 hpAUDIA8L (D5)50 TDI V6286 hp
Power
443hp331kW+157 hp
386hp288kW+100 hp
343hp256kW+57 hp
286hp213kW
Torque
960Nm708lb-ft+360 Nm
840Nm620lb-ft+240 Nm
750Nm553lb-ft+150 Nm
600Nm443lb-ft
Curb weight
2,000kg4,409lb
2,000kg4,409lb
2,000kg4,409lb
2,000kg4,409lb
Gross weight
2,700kg5,952lb
2,700kg5,952lb
2,700kg5,952lb
2,700kg5,952lb
Top speed
308 km/h
191 mph
+48 km/h
294 km/h
183 mph
+34 km/h
282 km/h
175 mph
+22 km/h
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
52.9s99% target: 305 km/h / 189 mph-10.4 s
Calculated
57.0s99% target: 291 km/h / 181 mph-6.3 s
Calculated
60.1s99% target: 279 km/h / 173 mph-3.2 s
Calculated
63.3s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.5s-1.4 s
4.9s-1.0 s
5.3s-0.6 s
5.9s
0-200 km/h
12.0s-6.9 s
Calculated
13.7s-5.2 s
Calculated
15.4s-3.5 s
Calculated
18.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.3s-1.3 s
Calculated
4.7s-0.9 s
Calculated
5.0s-0.6 s
Calculated
5.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.2s-1.7 s
Calculated
12.7s-1.2 s
Calculated
13.2s-0.7 s
Calculated
13.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
222hp/t165kW/t101hp/1000 lb
Calculated
193hp/t144kW/t88hp/1000 lb
Calculated
172hp/t128kW/t78hp/1000 lb
Calculated
143hp/t107kW/t65hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
480Nm/t321lb-ft/ton
Calculated
420Nm/t281lb-ft/ton
Calculated
375Nm/t251lb-ft/ton
Calculated
300Nm/t201lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,241km771mi
Calculated
1,241km771mi
Calculated
1,241km771mi
Calculated
1,241km771mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,967cc181cu in
2,967cc181cu in
2,967cc181cu in
2,967cc181cu in
Length
5,302mm209in
5,302mm209in
5,302mm209in
5,302mm209in
Width
1,945mm77in
1,945mm77in
1,945mm77in
1,945mm77in
Height
1,485mm58in
1,485mm58in
1,485mm58in
1,485mm58in
Wheelbase
3,128mm123in
3,128mm123in
3,128mm123in
3,128mm123in
Front track
1,644mm65in
1,644mm65in
1,644mm65in
1,644mm65in
Rear track
1,633mm64in
1,633mm64in
1,633mm64in
1,633mm64in
Trunk volume
505L
505L
505L
505L
Doors
4
4
4
4
Seats
5
5
5
5
Fuel tank
72L
72L
72L
72L
CO2 emissions
152g/km
152g/km
152g/km
152g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI A8L (D5) 50 TDI V6 (Stage 3) 443 hpAUDI A8L (D5) 50 TDI V6 (Stage 2) 386 hpAUDI A8L (D5) 50 TDI V6 (Stage 1) 343 hpAUDI A8L (D5) 50 TDI V6 286 hpPowerTorque
  • AUDI A8L (D5) 50 TDI V6 (Stage 3) 443 hp: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A8L (D5) 50 TDI V6 (Stage 2) 386 hp: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A8L (D5) 50 TDI V6 (Stage 1) 343 hp: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A8L (D5) 50 TDI V6 286 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA8L (D5)50 TDI V6 (Stage 3)443 hp3,750-4,000 rpm1,250-3,250 rpm4,250 rpm
AUDIA8L (D5)50 TDI V6 (Stage 2)386 hp3,750-4,000 rpm1,250-3,250 rpm4,250 rpm
AUDIA8L (D5)50 TDI V6 (Stage 1)343 hp3,750-4,000 rpm1,250-3,250 rpm4,250 rpm
AUDIA8L (D5)50 TDI V6286 hp3,750-4,000 rpm1,250-3,250 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA8L (D5)50 TDI V6 (Stage 3)443 hpAUDIA8L (D5)50 TDI V6 (Stage 2)386 hpAUDIA8L (D5)50 TDI V6 (Stage 1)343 hpAUDIA8L (D5)50 TDI V6286 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.3 s
4.7 s
5.0 s
5.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.5 s
4.9 s
5.3 s
5.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
12.0 s
13.7 s
15.4 s
18.9 s
Top speed
308 km/h
191 mph
294 km/h
183 mph
282 km/h
175 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.3 s
2.4 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
5.6 s
5.8 s
6.0 s
6.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.2 s
8.5 s
8.8 s
9.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.4 s
10.8 s
11.2 s
11.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.2 s
12.7 s
13.2 s
13.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
202 km/h
125 mph
192 km/h
119 mph
185 km/h
115 mph
173 km/h
107 mph

Power comparison

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

AUDI A8L (D5) 50 TDI V6 (Stage 3) 443 hp has 157 hp more than AUDI A8L (D5) 50 TDI V6 286 hp.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI A8L (D5) 50 TDI V6 286 hp and AUDI A8L (D5) 50 TDI V6 (Stage 3) 443 hp: 157 hp (117 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA8L (D5)50 TDI V6 (Stage 3)443 hp
2,000 kg
4,409 lb
AUDIA8L (D5)50 TDI V6 (Stage 2)386 hp
2,000 kg
4,409 lb
AUDIA8L (D5)50 TDI V6 (Stage 1)343 hp
2,000 kg
4,409 lb
AUDIA8L (D5)50 TDI V6286 hp
2,000 kg
4,409 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 (D5)50 TDI V6 (Stage 3)443 hp
308 km/h
191 mph
AUDIA8L (D5)50 TDI V6 (Stage 2)386 hp
294 km/h
183 mph
AUDIA8L (D5)50 TDI V6 (Stage 1)343 hp
282 km/h
175 mph
AUDIA8L (D5)50 TDI V6286 hp
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A8L (D5) 50 TDI V6 (Stage 3) 443 hp and AUDI A8L (D5) 50 TDI V6 286 hp: 1.4 s.

The closest cars by acceleration are AUDI A8L (D5) 50 TDI V6 (Stage 2) 386 hp and AUDI A8L (D5) 50 TDI V6 (Stage 1) 343 hp, separated by only 0.4 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 (D5)50 TDI V6 (Stage 3)443 hp
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
AUDIA8L (D5)50 TDI V6 (Stage 2)386 hp
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
AUDIA8L (D5)50 TDI V6 (Stage 1)343 hp
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
AUDIA8L (D5)50 TDI V6286 hp
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA8L (D5)50 TDI V6 (Stage 3)443 hp
222 hp/t
165 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
AUDIA8L (D5)50 TDI V6 (Stage 2)386 hp
193 hp/t
144 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
AUDIA8L (D5)50 TDI V6 (Stage 1)343 hp
172 hp/t
128 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
AUDIA8L (D5)50 TDI V6286 hp
143 hp/t
107 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIA8L (D5)50 TDI V6 (Stage 3)443 hp
443 hp
331 kW
4.5 s
308 km/h
191 mph
AUDIA8L (D5)50 TDI V6 (Stage 2)386 hp
386 hp
288 kW
4.9 s
294 km/h
183 mph
AUDIA8L (D5)50 TDI V6 (Stage 1)343 hp
343 hp
256 kW
5.3 s
282 km/h
175 mph
AUDIA8L (D5)50 TDI V6286 hp
286 hp
213 kW
5.9 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 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 (D5)50 TDI V6 (Stage 3)443 hp
Power
443 hp
331 kW
0-100 km/h4.5 s
Top speed
308 km/h
191 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
505 L
17.8 cu ft
Length
5,302 mm
208.7 in
Height
1,485 mm
58.5 in
AUDIA8L (D5)50 TDI V6 (Stage 2)386 hp
Power
386 hp
288 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
294 km/h
183 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
505 L
17.8 cu ft
Length
5,302 mm
208.7 in
Height
1,485 mm
58.5 in
AUDIA8L (D5)50 TDI V6 (Stage 1)343 hp
Power
343 hp
256 kW
0-100 km/h5.3 s
Top speed
282 km/h
175 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
505 L
17.8 cu ft
Length
5,302 mm
208.7 in
Height
1,485 mm
58.5 in
AUDIA8L (D5)50 TDI V6286 hp
Power
286 hp
213 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
505 L
17.8 cu ft
Length
5,302 mm
208.7 in
Height
1,485 mm
58.5 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 (D5)50 TDI V6 (Stage 3)443 hp
Power
443 hp
331 kW
0-100 km/h4.5 s
Top speed
308 km/h
191 mph
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
AUDIA8L (D5)50 TDI V6 (Stage 2)386 hp
Power
386 hp
288 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
294 km/h
183 mph
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
AUDIA8L (D5)50 TDI V6 (Stage 1)343 hp
Power
343 hp
256 kW
0-100 km/h5.3 s
Top speed
282 km/h
175 mph
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
AUDIA8L (D5)50 TDI V6286 hp
Power
286 hp
213 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK

AUDI A8L (D5) 50 TDI V6 (Stage 3) 443 hp 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 (D5)50 TDI V6 (Stage 3)443 hp
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
4.5 s
AUDIA8L (D5)50 TDI V6 (Stage 2)386 hp
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
4.9 s
AUDIA8L (D5)50 TDI V6 (Stage 1)343 hp
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
5.3 s
AUDIA8L (D5)50 TDI V6286 hp
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
5.9 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 (D5)50 TDI V6 (Stage 3)443 hp
222 hp/t
165 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
AUDIA8L (D5)50 TDI V6 (Stage 2)386 hp
193 hp/t
144 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
AUDIA8L (D5)50 TDI V6 (Stage 1)343 hp
172 hp/t
128 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
AUDIA8L (D5)50 TDI V6286 hp
143 hp/t
107 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA8L (D5)50 TDI V6 (Stage 3)443 hpAUDIA8L (D5)50 TDI V6 (Stage 2)386 hpAUDIA8L (D5)50 TDI V6 (Stage 1)343 hpAUDIA8L (D5)50 TDI V6286 hp
Power
443 hp
331 kW
386 hp
288 kW
343 hp
256 kW
286 hp
213 kW
Torque
960 Nm
708 lb-ft
840 Nm
620 lb-ft
750 Nm
553 lb-ft
600 Nm
443 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.5 s
4.9 s
5.3 s
5.9 s
Top speed
308 km/h
191 mph
294 km/h
183 mph
282 km/h
175 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
2,000 kg
4,409 lb
2,000 kg
4,409 lb
2,000 kg
4,409 lb
2,000 kg
4,409 lb
Fuel consumption
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
505 L
17.8 cu ft
Length
5,302 mm
208.7 in
Height
1,485 mm
58.5 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
505 L
17.8 cu ft
Length
5,302 mm
208.7 in
Height
1,485 mm
58.5 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
505 L
17.8 cu ft
Length
5,302 mm
208.7 in
Height
1,485 mm
58.5 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
505 L
17.8 cu ft
Length
5,302 mm
208.7 in
Height
1,485 mm
58.5 in
Range score
1,241 km
771 mi
1,241 km
771 mi
1,241 km
771 mi
1,241 km
771 mi
CO2 score
152 g/km
152 g/km
152 g/km
152 g/km
Trunk score
505 L
17.8 cu ft
505 L
17.8 cu ft
505 L
17.8 cu ft
505 L
17.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
222 hp/t
165 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
193 hp/t
144 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
172 hp/t
128 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
143 hp/t
107 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleAUDI A8L (D5) 50 TDI V6 (Stage 3) 443 hpAUDI A8L (D5) 50 TDI V6 (Stage 2) 386 hpAUDI A8L (D5) 50 TDI V6 (Stage 1) 343 hpAUDI A8L (D5) 50 TDI V6 286 hp
Consumption5.8 L/100 km40.6 mpg US48.7 mpg UK5.8 L/100 km40.6 mpg US48.7 mpg UK5.8 L/100 km40.6 mpg US48.7 mpg UK5.8 L/100 km40.6 mpg US48.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.15 LC100 km10.15 LC100 km10.15 LC100 km10.15 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi16.33 LC100 mi16.33 LC100 mi16.33 LC100 mi16.33 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used870 L230 US gal191 UK gal870 L230 US gal191 UK gal870 L230 US gal191 UK gal870 L230 US gal191 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,523 LC/year1,523 LC/year1,523 LC/year1,523 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A8L (D5) 50 TDI V6 (Stage 3) 443 hp

  • Has 57 hp more
  • Has 120 Nm more
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 14 km/h (9 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 29 hp/t better power-to-weight

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

Cons

  • Highest CO2 emissions

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