AUDI A8L (D5) · Facelift 2021
Car comparison
AUDI A8L (D5) · Facelift 2021 55 TFSI V6 · Stage 3vsAUDI A8L (D5) · Facelift 2021 55 TFSI V6 · Stage 2vsAUDI A8L (D5) · Facelift 2021 55 TFSI V6 · Stage 1vsAUDI 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 (Stage 2)
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55 TFSI V6 (Stage 1)
AUDI A8L (D5) · Facelift 2021
55 TFSI V6
Comparison overview
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Best choices
AUDI A8L (D5) Facelift 2021 55 TFSI V6 (Stage 3) 510 hp
- Quickest 0-100 km/h4.4 s
- Fastest top speed324 km/h201 mph
- Most powerful510 hp380 kW
- Highest torque775 Nm572 lb-ft
- Lightest1,980 kg4,365 lb
- Best power-to-weight258 hp/t192 kW/t3.9 kg/hp
- Lowest combined fuel consumption8.4 L/100 km28.0 mpg US33.6 mpg UK
- Lowest city consumption11.3 L/100 km20.8 mpg US25.0 mpg UK
- Lowest highway consumption6.6 L/100 km35.6 mpg US42.8 mpg UK
- Best estimated range976 km607 mi
- Largest trunk505 L
- Best overall score84/100
- Best performance score90/100
- Best economy score84/100
- Best practicality score72/100
Specification comparison
| Model | AUDIA8L (D5)Facelift 202155 TFSI V6 (Stage 3)510 hp | AUDIA8L (D5)Facelift 202155 TFSI V6 (Stage 2)442 hp | AUDIA8L (D5)Facelift 202155 TFSI V6 (Stage 1)401 hp | AUDIA8L (D5)Facelift 202155 TFSI V6340 hp |
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| Power | 510hp380kW+170 hp | 442hp330kW+102 hp | 401hp299kW+61 hp | 340hp254kW |
| Torque | 775Nm572lb-ft+275 Nm | 675Nm498lb-ft+175 Nm | 610Nm450lb-ft+110 Nm | 500Nm369lb-ft |
| Curb weight | 1,980kg4,365lb | 1,980kg4,365lb | 1,980kg4,365lb | 1,980kg4,365lb |
| Gross weight | 2,755kg6,074lb | 2,755kg6,074lb | 2,755kg6,074lb | 2,755kg6,074lb |
| Top speed | 324 km/h 201 mph | 308 km/h 191 mph | 298 km/h 185 mph | Unrestricted 265 km/h165 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph Calculated |
| To 99% top speed | 52.5s99% target: 321 km/h / 199 mph-7.5 s Calculated | 57.0s99% target: 305 km/h / 189 mph-3.0 s Calculated | 60.0s99% target: 295 km/h / 183 mph+0.0 s Calculated | 59.9s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph Calculated |
| 0-100 km/h | 4.4s-1.3 s | 4.8s-0.9 s | 5.1s-0.6 s | 5.7s |
| 0-200 km/h | 11.3s-6.3 s Calculated | 12.9s-4.6 s Calculated | 14.2s-3.4 s Calculated | 17.6s Calculated |
| 0-60 mph | 4.2s-1.2 s Calculated | 4.6s-0.8 s Calculated | 4.9s-0.5 s Calculated | 5.4s Calculated |
| Fuel consumption | 8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK | 8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK | 8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg 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 | 11.3L/100 km20.8mpg US25.0mpg UK | 11.3L/100 km20.8mpg US25.0mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption highway | 6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK | 6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK | 6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK | 6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK |
| Quarter mile | 12.0s-1.6 s Calculated | 12.6s-1.1 s Calculated | 13.0s-0.7 s Calculated | 13.7s Calculated |
| Power-to-weight | 258hp/t192kW/t117hp/1000 lb Calculated | 223hp/t166kW/t101hp/1000 lb Calculated | 203hp/t151kW/t92hp/1000 lb Calculated | 172hp/t128kW/t78hp/1000 lb Calculated |
| Torque-to-weight | 391Nm/t262lb-ft/ton Calculated | 341Nm/t228lb-ft/ton Calculated | 308Nm/t206lb-ft/ton Calculated | 253Nm/t169lb-ft/ton Calculated |
| Estimated range | 976km607mi Calculated | 976km607mi Calculated | 976km607mi Calculated | 976km607mi Calculated |
| Displacement | 2,995cc183cu in | 2,995cc183cu in | 2,995cc183cu in | 2,995cc183cu in |
| Length | 5,320mm209in | 5,320mm209in | 5,320mm209in | 5,320mm209in |
| Width | 1,945mm77in | 1,945mm77in | 1,945mm77in | 1,945mm77in |
| Height | 1,488mm59in | 1,488mm59in | 1,488mm59in | 1,488mm59in |
| Wheelbase | 3,128mm123in | 3,128mm123in | 3,128mm123in | 3,128mm123in |
| Front track | 1,645mm65in | 1,645mm65in | 1,645mm65in | 1,645mm65in |
| Rear track | 1,633mm64in | 1,633mm64in | 1,633mm64in | 1,633mm64in |
| Trunk volume | 505L | 505L | 505L | 505L |
| Doors | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Seats | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Fuel tank | 82L | 82L | 82L | 82L |
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 (Stage 3) 510 hp: Power / Torque
- AUDI A8L (D5) Facelift 2021 55 TFSI V6 (Stage 2) 442 hp: Power / Torque
- AUDI A8L (D5) Facelift 2021 55 TFSI V6 (Stage 1) 401 hp: Power / Torque
- AUDI A8L (D5) Facelift 2021 55 TFSI V6 340 hp: Power / Torque
| Vehicle | Peak power RPM | Peak torque RPM | Max engine speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| AUDIA8L (D5)Facelift 202155 TFSI V6 (Stage 3)510 hp | 5,000-6,400 rpm | 1,370-4,500 rpm | 6,650 rpm |
| AUDIA8L (D5)Facelift 202155 TFSI V6 (Stage 2)442 hp | 5,000-6,400 rpm | 1,370-4,500 rpm | 6,650 rpm |
| AUDIA8L (D5)Facelift 202155 TFSI V6 (Stage 1)401 hp | 5,000-6,400 rpm | 1,370-4,500 rpm | 6,650 rpm |
| AUDIA8L (D5)Facelift 202155 TFSI V6340 hp | 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)Facelift 202155 TFSI V6 (Stage 3)510 hp | AUDIA8L (D5)Facelift 202155 TFSI V6 (Stage 2)442 hp | AUDIA8L (D5)Facelift 202155 TFSI V6 (Stage 1)401 hp | AUDIA8L (D5)Facelift 202155 TFSI V6340 hp |
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| Acceleration checkpoints | ||||
0-60 mph 0-97 km/h | 4.2 s | 4.6 s | 4.9 s | 5.4 s |
0-100 km/h 0-62 mph | 4.4 s | 4.8 s | 5.1 s | 5.7 s |
0-200 km/h 0-124 mph | 11.3 s | 12.9 s | 14.2 s | 17.6 s |
0-200 mph 0-322 km/h | 57.2 s | - | - | - |
| Top speed | 324 km/h 201 mph | 308 km/h 191 mph | 298 km/h 185 mph | Unrestricted 265 km/h165 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph Limited |
| Drag race simulation | ||||
60 ft 18 m | 2.3 s | 2.4 s | 2.4 s | 2.5 s |
330 ft 101 m | 5.6 s | 5.8 s | 6.0 s | 6.2 s |
1/8 mile 201 m | 8.1 s | 8.5 s | 8.7 s | 9.1 s |
1000 ft 305 m | 10.3 s | 10.7 s | 11.0 s | 11.6 s |
1/4 mile 402 m | 12.0 s | 12.6 s | 13.0 s | 13.7 s |
Trap speed 1/4 mile 402 m | 208 km/h 129 mph | 197 km/h 122 mph | 190 km/h 118 mph | 177 km/h 110 mph |
Power comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| AUDIA8L (D5)Facelift 202155 TFSI V6 (Stage 3)510 hp | 510 hp 380 kW |
| AUDIA8L (D5)Facelift 202155 TFSI V6 (Stage 2)442 hp | 442 hp 330 kW |
| AUDIA8L (D5)Facelift 202155 TFSI V6 (Stage 1)401 hp | 401 hp 299 kW |
| AUDIA8L (D5)Facelift 202155 TFSI V6340 hp | 340 hp 254 kW |
AUDI A8L (D5) Facelift 2021 55 TFSI V6 (Stage 3) 510 hp has 170 hp more than AUDI A8L (D5) Facelift 2021 55 TFSI V6 340 hp.
The biggest power difference is between AUDI A8L (D5) Facelift 2021 55 TFSI V6 340 hp and AUDI A8L (D5) Facelift 2021 55 TFSI V6 (Stage 3) 510 hp: 170 hp (127 kW).
Torque comparison
Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft
| Vehicle | Value |
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| AUDIA8L (D5)Facelift 202155 TFSI V6 (Stage 3)510 hp | 775 Nm 572 lb-ft |
| AUDIA8L (D5)Facelift 202155 TFSI V6 (Stage 2)442 hp | 675 Nm 498 lb-ft |
| AUDIA8L (D5)Facelift 202155 TFSI V6 (Stage 1)401 hp | 610 Nm 450 lb-ft |
| AUDIA8L (D5)Facelift 202155 TFSI V6340 hp | 500 Nm 369 lb-ft |
Curb weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| AUDIA8L (D5)Facelift 202155 TFSI V6 (Stage 3)510 hp | 1,980 kg 4,365 lb |
| AUDIA8L (D5)Facelift 202155 TFSI V6 (Stage 2)442 hp | 1,980 kg 4,365 lb |
| AUDIA8L (D5)Facelift 202155 TFSI V6 (Stage 1)401 hp | 1,980 kg 4,365 lb |
| AUDIA8L (D5)Facelift 202155 TFSI V6340 hp | 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)Facelift 202155 TFSI V6 (Stage 3)510 hp | 324 km/h 201 mph |
| AUDIA8L (D5)Facelift 202155 TFSI V6 (Stage 2)442 hp | 308 km/h 191 mph |
| AUDIA8L (D5)Facelift 202155 TFSI V6 (Stage 1)401 hp | 298 km/h 185 mph |
| AUDIA8L (D5)Facelift 202155 TFSI V6340 hp | 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
The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A8L (D5) Facelift 2021 55 TFSI V6 (Stage 3) 510 hp and AUDI A8L (D5) Facelift 2021 55 TFSI V6 340 hp: 1.3 s.
The closest cars by acceleration are AUDI A8L (D5) Facelift 2021 55 TFSI V6 (Stage 2) 442 hp and AUDI A8L (D5) Facelift 2021 55 TFSI V6 (Stage 1) 401 hp, separated by only 0.3 s.
Fuel consumption comparison
Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK
| Vehicle | Value |
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| AUDIA8L (D5)Facelift 202155 TFSI V6 (Stage 3)510 hp | 8.4 L/100 km 28.0 mpg US 33.6 mpg UK |
| AUDIA8L (D5)Facelift 202155 TFSI V6 (Stage 2)442 hp | 8.4 L/100 km 28.0 mpg US 33.6 mpg UK |
| AUDIA8L (D5)Facelift 202155 TFSI V6 (Stage 1)401 hp | 8.4 L/100 km 28.0 mpg US 33.6 mpg UK |
| AUDIA8L (D5)Facelift 202155 TFSI V6340 hp | 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)Facelift 202155 TFSI V6 (Stage 3)510 hp | 258 hp/t 192 kW/t 3.9 kg/hp |
| AUDIA8L (D5)Facelift 202155 TFSI V6 (Stage 2)442 hp | 223 hp/t 166 kW/t 4.5 kg/hp |
| AUDIA8L (D5)Facelift 202155 TFSI V6 (Stage 1)401 hp | 203 hp/t 151 kW/t 4.9 kg/hp |
| AUDIA8L (D5)Facelift 202155 TFSI V6340 hp | 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 |
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| AUDIA8L (D5)Facelift 202155 TFSI V6 (Stage 3)510 hp | 976 km 607 mi |
| AUDIA8L (D5)Facelift 202155 TFSI V6 (Stage 2)442 hp | 976 km 607 mi |
| AUDIA8L (D5)Facelift 202155 TFSI V6 (Stage 1)401 hp | 976 km 607 mi |
| AUDIA8L (D5)Facelift 202155 TFSI V6340 hp | 976 km 607 mi |
Performance spider chart
Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.
| Vehicle | Power | Acceleration | Top speed |
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| AUDIA8L (D5)Facelift 202155 TFSI V6 (Stage 3)510 hp | 510 hp 380 kW | 4.4 s | 324 km/h 201 mph |
| AUDIA8L (D5)Facelift 202155 TFSI V6 (Stage 2)442 hp | 442 hp 330 kW | 4.8 s | 308 km/h 191 mph |
| AUDIA8L (D5)Facelift 202155 TFSI V6 (Stage 1)401 hp | 401 hp 299 kW | 5.1 s | 298 km/h 185 mph |
| AUDIA8L (D5)Facelift 202155 TFSI V6340 hp | 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)Facelift 202155 TFSI V6 (Stage 3)510 hp |
| 8.4 L/100 km 28.0 mpg US 33.6 mpg UK | ||||||
| AUDIA8L (D5)Facelift 202155 TFSI V6 (Stage 2)442 hp |
| 8.4 L/100 km 28.0 mpg US 33.6 mpg UK | ||||||
| AUDIA8L (D5)Facelift 202155 TFSI V6 (Stage 1)401 hp |
| 8.4 L/100 km 28.0 mpg US 33.6 mpg UK | ||||||
| AUDIA8L (D5)Facelift 202155 TFSI V6340 hp |
| 8.4 L/100 km 28.0 mpg US 33.6 mpg UK | ||||||
AUDI A8L (D5) Facelift 2021 55 TFSI V6 (Stage 3) 510 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.
| Vehicle | Fuel consumption, L/100 km | 0-100 km/h, s |
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| AUDIA8L (D5)Facelift 202155 TFSI V6 (Stage 3)510 hp | 8.4 L/100 km 28.0 mpg US 33.6 mpg UK | 4.4 s |
| AUDIA8L (D5)Facelift 202155 TFSI V6 (Stage 2)442 hp | 8.4 L/100 km 28.0 mpg US 33.6 mpg UK | 4.8 s |
| AUDIA8L (D5)Facelift 202155 TFSI V6 (Stage 1)401 hp | 8.4 L/100 km 28.0 mpg US 33.6 mpg UK | 5.1 s |
| AUDIA8L (D5)Facelift 202155 TFSI V6340 hp | 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)Facelift 202155 TFSI V6 (Stage 3)510 hp | 258 hp/t 192 kW/t 3.9 kg/hp | 8.4 L/100 km 28.0 mpg US 33.6 mpg UK |
| AUDIA8L (D5)Facelift 202155 TFSI V6 (Stage 2)442 hp | 223 hp/t 166 kW/t 4.5 kg/hp | 8.4 L/100 km 28.0 mpg US 33.6 mpg UK |
| AUDIA8L (D5)Facelift 202155 TFSI V6 (Stage 1)401 hp | 203 hp/t 151 kW/t 4.9 kg/hp | 8.4 L/100 km 28.0 mpg US 33.6 mpg UK |
| AUDIA8L (D5)Facelift 202155 TFSI V6340 hp | 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)Facelift 202155 TFSI V6 (Stage 3)510 hp | AUDIA8L (D5)Facelift 202155 TFSI V6 (Stage 2)442 hp | AUDIA8L (D5)Facelift 202155 TFSI V6 (Stage 1)401 hp | AUDIA8L (D5)Facelift 202155 TFSI V6340 hp | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Power | 510 hp 380 kW | 442 hp 330 kW | 401 hp 299 kW | 340 hp 254 kW | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Torque | 775 Nm 572 lb-ft | 675 Nm 498 lb-ft | 610 Nm 450 lb-ft | 500 Nm 369 lb-ft | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Acceleration | 4.4 s | 4.8 s | 5.1 s | 5.7 s | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Top speed | 324 km/h 201 mph | 308 km/h 191 mph | 298 km/h 185 mph | Unrestricted 265 km/h165 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Lightness | 1,980 kg 4,365 lb | 1,980 kg 4,365 lb | 1,980 kg 4,365 lb | 1,980 kg 4,365 lb | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Fuel consumption | 8.4 L/100 km 28.0 mpg US 33.6 mpg UK | 8.4 L/100 km 28.0 mpg US 33.6 mpg UK | 8.4 L/100 km 28.0 mpg US 33.6 mpg UK | 8.4 L/100 km 28.0 mpg US 33.6 mpg UK | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Range score | 976 km 607 mi | 976 km 607 mi | 976 km 607 mi | 976 km 607 mi | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 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 | 258 hp/t 192 kW/t 3.9 kg/hp | 223 hp/t 166 kW/t 4.5 kg/hp | 203 hp/t 151 kW/t 4.9 kg/hp | 172 hp/t 128 kW/t 5.8 kg/hp | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Overall | Fixed score | Fixed score | Fixed score | Fixed score |
Fuel cost and annual usage
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| Vehicle | AUDI A8L (D5) Facelift 2021 55 TFSI V6 (Stage 3) 510 hp | AUDI A8L (D5) Facelift 2021 55 TFSI V6 (Stage 2) 442 hp | AUDI A8L (D5) Facelift 2021 55 TFSI V6 (Stage 1) 401 hp | AUDI A8L (D5) Facelift 2021 55 TFSI V6 340 hp |
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| Consumption | 8.4 L/100 km28 mpg US33.6 mpg UK | 8.4 L/100 km28 mpg US33.6 mpg UK | 8.4 L/100 km28 mpg US33.6 mpg UK | 8.4 L/100 km28 mpg US33.6 mpg UK |
| Cost / 100 km | 14.70 LC100 km | 14.70 LC100 km | 14.70 LC100 km | 14.70 LC100 km |
| Cost / 100 mi | 23.66 LC100 mi | 23.66 LC100 mi | 23.66 LC100 mi | 23.66 LC100 mi |
| Annual fuel used | 1,260 L333 US gal277 UK gal | 1,260 L333 US gal277 UK gal | 1,260 L333 US gal277 UK gal | 1,260 L333 US gal277 UK gal |
| Annual fuel cost | 2,205 LC/year | 2,205 LC/year | 2,205 LC/year | 2,205 LC/year |
Head-to-head comparisons
AUDI A8L (D5) Facelift 2021 55 TFSI V6 (Stage 3) 510 hp
- Has 68 hp more
- Has 100 Nm more
- Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
- Has 16 km/h (10 mph) higher top speed
- Has 34 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
AUDI A8L (D5) Facelift 2021 55 TFSI V6 (Stage 2) 442 hp
No measurable advantages in the available data.
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