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AUDI A8L (D5) · Facelift 2021 55 TFSI V6vsAUDI A8L (D5) 55 TFSI V6

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

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AUDI A8L (D5) · Facelift 2021

55 TFSI V6

340 hp2995 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2021-present
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AUDI A8L (D5)

55 TFSI V6

340 hp2995 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2017-2019

Comparison overview

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AUDI A8L (D5) 55 TFSI V6 2017-2019

  • Lightest
    1,945 kg
    4,288 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    175 hp/t
    130 kW/t
    5.7 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.8 L/100 km
    30.2 mpg US
    36.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    10.3 L/100 km
    22.8 mpg US
    27.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.4 L/100 km
    36.8 mpg US
    44.1 mpg UK
  • Best overall score
    72/100
  • Best performance score
    69/100
  • Best economy score
    86/100
  • Best practicality score
    77/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA8L (D5)Facelift 202155 TFSI V62021-presentAUDIA8L (D5)55 TFSI V62017-2019
Power
340hp254kW
340hp254kW
Torque
500Nm369lb-ft
500Nm369lb-ft
Curb weight
1,980kg4,365lb
1,945kg4,288lb
Gross weight
2,755kg6,074lb
2,745kg6,052lb
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
59.9s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
60.3s99% 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
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
11.3L/100 km20.8mpg US25.0mpg UK
10.3L/100 km22.8mpg US27.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.7s
Calculated
13.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
172hp/t128kW/t78hp/1000 lb
Calculated
175hp/t130kW/t79hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
253Nm/t169lb-ft/ton
Calculated
257Nm/t172lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
976km607mi
Calculated
923km574mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,995cc183cu in
2,995cc183cu in
Length
5,320mm209in
5,302mm209in
Width
1,945mm77in
1,945mm77in
Height
1,488mm59in
1,485mm58in
Wheelbase
3,128mm123in
3,128mm123in
Front track
1,645mm65in
1,644mm65in
Rear track
1,633mm64in
1,633mm64in
Trunk volume
505L
505L
Doors
4
4
Seats
4
5
Fuel tank
82L
72L
CO2 emissions-
178g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI A8L (D5) Facelift 2021 55 TFSI V6 2021-presentAUDI A8L (D5) 55 TFSI V6 2017-2019PowerTorque
  • AUDI A8L (D5) Facelift 2021 55 TFSI V6 2021-present: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A8L (D5) 55 TFSI V6 2017-2019: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA8L (D5)Facelift 202155 TFSI V62021-present5,000-6,400 rpm1,370-4,500 rpm6,650 rpm
AUDIA8L (D5)55 TFSI V62017-20195,000-6,400 rpm1,370-4,500 rpm6,650 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA8L (D5)Facelift 202155 TFSI V62021-presentAUDIA8L (D5)55 TFSI V62017-2019
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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA8L (D5)Facelift 202155 TFSI V62021-present
340 hp
254 kW
AUDIA8L (D5)55 TFSI V62017-2019
340 hp
254 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA8L (D5)Facelift 202155 TFSI V62021-present
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
AUDIA8L (D5)55 TFSI V62017-2019
500 Nm
369 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA8L (D5)Facelift 202155 TFSI V62021-present
1,980 kg
4,365 lb
AUDIA8L (D5)55 TFSI V62017-2019
1,945 kg
4,288 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)Facelift 202155 TFSI V62021-present
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIA8L (D5)55 TFSI V62017-2019
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 (D5)Facelift 202155 TFSI V62021-present5.7 s
AUDIA8L (D5)55 TFSI V62017-20195.7 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)Facelift 202155 TFSI V62021-present
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
AUDIA8L (D5)55 TFSI V62017-2019
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI A8L (D5) 55 TFSI V6 2017-2019 and AUDI A8L (D5) Facelift 2021 55 TFSI V6 2021-present: 0.6 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 (D5)Facelift 202155 TFSI V62021-present
172 hp/t
128 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
AUDIA8L (D5)55 TFSI V62017-2019
175 hp/t
130 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA8L (D5)Facelift 202155 TFSI V62021-present
976 km
607 mi
AUDIA8L (D5)55 TFSI V62017-2019
923 km
574 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIA8L (D5)Facelift 202155 TFSI V62021-present
340 hp
254 kW
5.7 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIA8L (D5)55 TFSI V62017-2019
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.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
AUDIA8L (D5)Facelift 202155 TFSI V62021-present
Power
340 hp
254 kW
0-100 km/h5.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
4 seats
Trunk
505 L
17.8 cu ft
Length
5,320 mm
209.4 in
Height
1,488 mm
58.6 in
AUDIA8L (D5)55 TFSI V62017-2019
Power
340 hp
254 kW
0-100 km/h5.7 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
5,302 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)Facelift 202155 TFSI V62021-present
Power
340 hp
254 kW
0-100 km/h5.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
AUDIA8L (D5)55 TFSI V62017-2019
Power
340 hp
254 kW
0-100 km/h5.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK

AUDI A8L (D5) 55 TFSI V6 2017-2019 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)Facelift 202155 TFSI V62021-present
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
5.7 s
AUDIA8L (D5)55 TFSI V62017-2019
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK
5.7 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
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
AUDIA8L (D5)55 TFSI V62017-2019
175 hp/t
130 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA8L (D5)Facelift 202155 TFSI V62021-presentAUDIA8L (D5)55 TFSI V62017-2019
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
1,980 kg
4,365 lb
1,945 kg
4,288 lb
Fuel consumption
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
4 seats
Trunk
505 L
17.8 cu ft
Length
5,320 mm
209.4 in
Height
1,488 mm
58.6 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
976 km
607 mi
923 km
574 mi
CO2 score
-
178 g/km
Trunk score
505 L
17.8 cu ft
505 L
17.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
172 hp/t
128 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
175 hp/t
130 kW/t
5.7 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.

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleAUDI A8L (D5) Facelift 2021 55 TFSI V6 2021-presentAUDI A8L (D5) 55 TFSI V6 2017-2019
Consumption8.4 L/100 km28 mpg US33.6 mpg UK7.8 L/100 km30.2 mpg US36.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km14.70 LC100 km13.65 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi23.66 LC100 mi21.97 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,260 L333 US gal277 UK gal1,170 L309 US gal257 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,205 LC/year2,048 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A8L (D5) 55 TFSI V6 2017-2019

  • Is 35 kg lighter
  • Uses 0.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 3 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

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