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AUDI A8L (D5) · Facelift 2021 55 TFSI V6vsTesla Model 3 · Facelift 2020 60 kWh

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
VS

Tesla Model 3 · Facelift 2020

60 kWh

325 hpElectricRWDAutomaticSedan2021-2023

Comparison overview

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Best choices

AUDI A8L (D5) Facelift 2021 55 TFSI V6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    340 hp
    254 kW
  • Best performance score
    68/100
  • Best economy score
    84/100

Tesla Model 3 Facelift 2020 60 kWh

  • Lightest
    1,745 kg
    3,847 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    186 hp/t
    139 kW/t
    5.4 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    649 L
  • Best overall score
    71/100
  • Best practicality score
    81/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA8L (D5)Facelift 202155 TFSI V6TeslaModel 3Facelift 202060 kWh
Power
340hp254kW
325hp242kW
Torque
500Nm369lb-ft
-
Curb weight
1,980kg4,365lb
1,745kg3,847lb
Gross weight
2,755kg6,074lb
-
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
59.9s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
50.9s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.7s
6.1s
0-200 km/h
17.6s
Calculated
20.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.4s
Calculated
5.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption city
11.3L/100 km20.8mpg US25.0mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
13.7s
Calculated
14.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
172hp/t128kW/t78hp/1000 lb
Calculated
186hp/t139kW/t84hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
253Nm/t169lb-ft/ton
Calculated
-
Estimated range
976km607mi
Calculated
-
Displacement
2,995cc183cu in
-
Length
5,320mm209in
4,694mm185in
Width
1,945mm77in
1,849mm73in
Height
1,488mm59in
1,443mm57in
Wheelbase
3,128mm123in
2,875mm113in
Front track
1,645mm65in
1,580mm62in
Rear track
1,633mm64in
1,580mm62in
Ground clearance-
140mm6in
Trunk volume
505L
649L
Doors
4
4
Seats
4
5
Fuel tank
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 V6Tesla Model 3 Facelift 2020 60 kWhPowerTorque
  • AUDI A8L (D5) Facelift 2021 55 TFSI V6: Power / Torque
  • Tesla Model 3 Facelift 2020 60 kWh: Power
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA8L (D5)Facelift 202155 TFSI V65,000-6,400 rpm1,370-4,500 rpm6,650 rpm
TeslaModel 3Facelift 202060 kWh5,525 rpm-5,775 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA8L (D5)Facelift 202155 TFSI V6TeslaModel 3Facelift 202060 kWh
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.4 s
5.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.7 s
6.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
17.6 s
20.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.2 s
6.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.1 s
9.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.6 s
12.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.7 s
14.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
177 km/h
110 mph
172 km/h
107 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA8L (D5)Facelift 202155 TFSI V6
340 hp
254 kW
TeslaModel 3Facelift 202060 kWh
325 hp
242 kW

AUDI A8L (D5) Facelift 2021 55 TFSI V6 has 15 hp more than Tesla Model 3 Facelift 2020 60 kWh.

The biggest power difference is between Tesla Model 3 Facelift 2020 60 kWh and AUDI A8L (D5) Facelift 2021 55 TFSI V6: 15 hp (11 kW).

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA8L (D5)Facelift 202155 TFSI V6
1,980 kg
4,365 lb
TeslaModel 3Facelift 202060 kWh
1,745 kg
3,847 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 V6
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
TeslaModel 3Facelift 202060 kWh
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 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 V65.7 s
TeslaModel 3Facelift 202060 kWh6.1 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A8L (D5) Facelift 2021 55 TFSI V6 and Tesla Model 3 Facelift 2020 60 kWh: 0.4 s.

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 V6
172 hp/t
128 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
TeslaModel 3Facelift 202060 kWh
186 hp/t
139 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIA8L (D5)Facelift 202155 TFSI V6
340 hp
254 kW
5.7 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
TeslaModel 3Facelift 202060 kWh
325 hp
242 kW
6.1 s
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 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 V6
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
TeslaModel 3Facelift 202060 kWh
Power
325 hp
242 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
649 L
22.9 cu ft
Length
4,694 mm
184.8 in
Height
1,443 mm
56.8 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA8L (D5)Facelift 202155 TFSI V6TeslaModel 3Facelift 202060 kWh
Power
340 hp
254 kW
325 hp
242 kW
Torque
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
-
Acceleration
5.7 s
6.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Lightness
1,980 kg
4,365 lb
1,745 kg
3,847 lb
Fuel consumption
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 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
649 L
22.9 cu ft
Length
4,694 mm
184.8 in
Height
1,443 mm
56.8 in
Range score
976 km
607 mi
-
Trunk score
505 L
17.8 cu ft
649 L
22.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
172 hp/t
128 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
186 hp/t
139 kW/t
5.4 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 (D5) Facelift 2021 55 TFSI V6
Consumption8.4 L/100 km28 mpg US33.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km14.70 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi23.66 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,260 L333 US gal277 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,205 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A8L (D5) Facelift 2021 55 TFSI V6

  • Has 15 hp more
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 25 km/h (16 mph) higher top speed

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

Tesla Model 3 Facelift 2020 60 kWh

  • Is 235 kg lighter
  • Has 15 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 144 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed

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