AUDI A8L (D5)
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AUDI A8L (D5) 55 TFSI V6vsAUDI A8L (D5) · Facelift 2021 55 TFSI V6
Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.
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55 TFSI V6
Comparison overview
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AUDI A8L (D5) 55 TFSI V6 2019-2021
- Quickest 0-100 km/h5.7 s
- Fastest top speed265 km/h165 mph Unrestricted250 km/h155 mph Restricted
- Most powerful340 hp254 kW
- Highest torque500 Nm369 lb-ft
- Lightest1,945 kg4,288 lb
- Best power-to-weight175 hp/t130 kW/t5.7 kg/hp
- Lowest combined fuel consumption8.3 L/100 km28.3 mpg US34.0 mpg UK
- Lowest city consumption11.3 L/100 km20.8 mpg US25.0 mpg UK
- Lowest highway consumption6.5 L/100 km36.2 mpg US43.5 mpg UK
- Largest trunk505 L
- Best overall score72/100
- Best performance score69/100
- Best economy score85/100
- Best practicality score77/100
AUDI A8L (D5) Facelift 2021 55 TFSI V6 2021-present
- Best estimated range976 km607 mi
Specification comparison
| Model | AUDIA8L (D5)55 TFSI V62019-2021 | AUDIA8L (D5)Facelift 202155 TFSI V62021-present |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 340hp254kW | 340hp254kW |
| Torque | 500Nm369lb-ft | 500Nm369lb-ft |
| Curb weight | 1,945kg4,288lb | 1,980kg4,365lb |
| Gross weight | 2,745kg6,052lb | 2,755kg6,074lb |
| 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 | 60.3s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph Calculated | 59.9s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph Calculated |
| 0-100 km/h | 5.7s | 5.7s |
| 0-200 km/h | 17.6s Calculated | 17.6s Calculated |
| 0-60 mph | 5.4s Calculated | 5.4s Calculated |
| Fuel consumption | 8.3L/100 km28.3mpg US34.0mpg UK | 8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption city | 11.3L/100 km20.8mpg US25.0mpg UK | 11.3L/100 km20.8mpg US25.0mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption highway | 6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK | 6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK |
| Quarter mile | 13.7s Calculated | 13.7s Calculated |
| Power-to-weight | 175hp/t130kW/t79hp/1000 lb Calculated | 172hp/t128kW/t78hp/1000 lb Calculated |
| Torque-to-weight | 257Nm/t172lb-ft/ton Calculated | 253Nm/t169lb-ft/ton Calculated |
| Estimated range | 867km539mi Calculated | 976km607mi Calculated |
| Displacement | 2,995cc183cu in | 2,995cc183cu in |
| Length | 5,302mm209in | 5,320mm209in |
| Width | 1,945mm77in | 1,945mm77in |
| Height | 1,485mm58in | 1,488mm59in |
| Wheelbase | 3,128mm123in | 3,128mm123in |
| Front track | 1,644mm65in | 1,645mm65in |
| Rear track | 1,633mm64in | 1,633mm64in |
| Trunk volume | 505L | 505L |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Seats | 5 | 4 |
| Fuel tank | 72L | 82L |
Performance charts
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Dyno simulation
Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.
- AUDI A8L (D5) 55 TFSI V6 2019-2021: Power / Torque
- AUDI A8L (D5) Facelift 2021 55 TFSI V6 2021-present: Power / Torque
| Vehicle | Peak power RPM | Peak torque RPM | Max engine speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| AUDIA8L (D5)55 TFSI V62019-2021 | 5,000-6,400 rpm | 1,370-4,500 rpm | 6,650 rpm |
| AUDIA8L (D5)Facelift 202155 TFSI V62021-present | 5,000-6,400 rpm | 1,370-4,500 rpm | 6,650 rpm |
Acceleration curve
Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.
| Metric | AUDIA8L (D5)55 TFSI V62019-2021 | AUDIA8L (D5)Facelift 202155 TFSI V62021-present |
|---|---|---|
| Acceleration checkpoints | ||
0-60 mph 0-97 km/h | 5.4 s | 5.4 s |
0-100 km/h 0-62 mph | 5.7 s | 5.7 s |
0-200 km/h 0-124 mph | 17.6 s | 17.6 s |
| Top speed | Unrestricted 265 km/h165 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph Limited | Unrestricted 265 km/h165 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph Limited |
| Drag race simulation | ||
60 ft 18 m | 2.5 s | 2.5 s |
330 ft 101 m | 6.2 s | 6.2 s |
1/8 mile 201 m | 9.1 s | 9.1 s |
1000 ft 305 m | 11.6 s | 11.6 s |
1/4 mile 402 m | 13.7 s | 13.7 s |
Trap speed 1/4 mile 402 m | 177 km/h 110 mph | 177 km/h 110 mph |
Power comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| AUDIA8L (D5)55 TFSI V62019-2021 | 340 hp 254 kW |
| AUDIA8L (D5)Facelift 202155 TFSI V62021-present | 340 hp 254 kW |
Torque comparison
Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| AUDIA8L (D5)55 TFSI V62019-2021 | 500 Nm 369 lb-ft |
| AUDIA8L (D5)Facelift 202155 TFSI V62021-present | 500 Nm 369 lb-ft |
Curb weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| AUDIA8L (D5)55 TFSI V62019-2021 | 1,945 kg 4,288 lb |
| AUDIA8L (D5)Facelift 202155 TFSI V62021-present | 1,980 kg 4,365 lb |
Top speed without limiter comparison
Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| AUDIA8L (D5)55 TFSI V62019-2021 | Unrestricted 265 km/h165 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph |
| AUDIA8L (D5)Facelift 202155 TFSI V62021-present | 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 (D5)55 TFSI V62019-2021 | 5.7 s |
| AUDIA8L (D5)Facelift 202155 TFSI V62021-present | 5.7 s |
Fuel consumption comparison
Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| AUDIA8L (D5)55 TFSI V62019-2021 | 8.3 L/100 km 28.3 mpg US 34.0 mpg UK |
| AUDIA8L (D5)Facelift 202155 TFSI V62021-present | 8.4 L/100 km 28.0 mpg US 33.6 mpg UK |
Power-to-weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| AUDIA8L (D5)55 TFSI V62019-2021 | 175 hp/t 130 kW/t 5.7 kg/hp |
| AUDIA8L (D5)Facelift 202155 TFSI V62021-present | 172 hp/t 128 kW/t 5.8 kg/hp |
Estimated range comparison
Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| AUDIA8L (D5)55 TFSI V62019-2021 | 867 km 539 mi |
| AUDIA8L (D5)Facelift 202155 TFSI V62021-present | 976 km 607 mi |
Performance spider chart
Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.
| Vehicle | Power | Acceleration | Top speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| AUDIA8L (D5)55 TFSI V62019-2021 | 340 hp 254 kW | 5.7 s | Unrestricted 265 km/h165 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph |
| AUDIA8L (D5)Facelift 202155 TFSI V62021-present | 340 hp 254 kW | 5.7 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 (D5)55 TFSI V62019-2021 |
| 8.3 L/100 km 28.3 mpg US 34.0 mpg UK | ||||||
| AUDIA8L (D5)Facelift 202155 TFSI V62021-present |
| 8.4 L/100 km 28.0 mpg US 33.6 mpg UK | ||||||
AUDI A8L (D5) 55 TFSI V6 2019-2021 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 (D5)55 TFSI V62019-2021 | 8.3 L/100 km 28.3 mpg US 34.0 mpg UK | 5.7 s |
| AUDIA8L (D5)Facelift 202155 TFSI V62021-present | 8.4 L/100 km 28.0 mpg US 33.6 mpg UK | 5.7 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 (D5)55 TFSI V62019-2021 | 175 hp/t 130 kW/t 5.7 kg/hp | 8.3 L/100 km 28.3 mpg US 34.0 mpg UK |
| AUDIA8L (D5)Facelift 202155 TFSI V62021-present | 172 hp/t 128 kW/t 5.8 kg/hp | 8.4 L/100 km 28.0 mpg US 33.6 mpg UK |
Detailed score breakdown
| Vehicle | AUDIA8L (D5)55 TFSI V62019-2021 | AUDIA8L (D5)Facelift 202155 TFSI V62021-present | ||||||||||||||||
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| Power | 340 hp 254 kW | 340 hp 254 kW | ||||||||||||||||
| Torque | 500 Nm 369 lb-ft | 500 Nm 369 lb-ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Acceleration | 5.7 s | 5.7 s | ||||||||||||||||
| Top speed | Unrestricted 265 km/h165 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph | Unrestricted 265 km/h165 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph | ||||||||||||||||
| Lightness | 1,945 kg 4,288 lb | 1,980 kg 4,365 lb | ||||||||||||||||
| Fuel consumption | 8.3 L/100 km 28.3 mpg US 34.0 mpg UK | 8.4 L/100 km 28.0 mpg US 33.6 mpg UK | ||||||||||||||||
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| Range score | 867 km 539 mi | 976 km 607 mi | ||||||||||||||||
| Trunk score | 505 L 17.8 cu ft | 505 L 17.8 cu ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Power-to-weight score | 175 hp/t 130 kW/t 5.7 kg/hp | 172 hp/t 128 kW/t 5.8 kg/hp | ||||||||||||||||
| Overall | Fixed score | Fixed score |
Fuel cost and annual usage
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| Vehicle | AUDI A8L (D5) 55 TFSI V6 2019-2021 | AUDI A8L (D5) Facelift 2021 55 TFSI V6 2021-present |
|---|---|---|
| Consumption | 8.3 L/100 km28.3 mpg US34 mpg UK | 8.4 L/100 km28 mpg US33.6 mpg UK |
| Cost / 100 km | 14.53 LC100 km | 14.70 LC100 km |
| Cost / 100 mi | 23.38 LC100 mi | 23.66 LC100 mi |
| Annual fuel used | 1,245 L329 US gal274 UK gal | 1,260 L333 US gal277 UK gal |
| Annual fuel cost | 2,179 LC/year | 2,205 LC/year |
Head-to-head comparisons
AUDI A8L (D5) 55 TFSI V6 2019-2021
- Is 35 kg lighter
- Uses 0.1 L/100 km less fuel
- Has 3 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
- Largest trunk
AUDI A8L (D5) Facelift 2021 55 TFSI V6 2021-present
- Has 109 km (68 mi) more estimated range
Pros
- Best estimated range
Cons
- Highest combined fuel consumption
- Heaviest
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