Car comparison

AUDI A8L (D5) 60 TDI V8vsTesla Model 3 Long Range 80.5 kWh

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

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AUDI A8L (D5)

60 TDI V8

435 hp3956 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTwin-turboSedan2019-2020
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Comparison overview

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AUDI A8L (D5) 60 TDI V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Largest trunk
    505 L
  • Best overall score
    78/100
  • Best performance score
    81/100
  • Best economy score
    87/100
  • Best practicality score
    72/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA8L (D5)60 TDI V8TeslaModel 3Long Range 80.5 kWh
Power
435hp324kW
441hp329kW
Torque
900Nm664lb-ft
-
Curb weight
2,210kg4,872lb
1,726kg3,805lb
Gross weight
2,950kg6,504lb
2,180kg4,806lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
233 km/h
145 mph
To 99% top speed
45.6s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
34.1s99% target: 231 km/h / 143 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.4s
4.6s
0-200 km/h
13.5s
Calculated
15.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.2s
Calculated
4.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption city
8.6L/100 km27.4mpg US32.8mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
12.3s
Calculated
12.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
197hp/t147kW/t89hp/1000 lb
Calculated
256hp/t191kW/t116hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
407Nm/t272lb-ft/ton
Calculated
-
Estimated range
1,139km708mi
Calculated
-
Displacement
3,956cc241cu in
-
Length
5,302mm209in
4,694mm185in
Width
1,945mm77in
1,849mm73in
Height
1,485mm58in
1,443mm57in
Wheelbase
3,128mm123in
2,875mm113in
Front track
1,644mm65in
1,580mm62in
Rear track
1,633mm64in
1,580mm62in
Ground clearance-
140mm6in
Trunk volume
505L
425L
Doors
4
4
Seats
4
5
Fuel tank
82L
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Performance charts

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Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA8L (D5)60 TDI V8TeslaModel 3Long Range 80.5 kWh
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.2 s
4.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.4 s
4.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
13.5 s
15.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
233 km/h
145 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
5.5 s
5.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.2 s
8.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.4 s
10.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.3 s
12.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
192 km/h
119 mph
187 km/h
116 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA8L (D5)60 TDI V8
435 hp
324 kW
TeslaModel 3Long Range 80.5 kWh
441 hp
329 kW

Tesla Model 3 Long Range 80.5 kWh has 6 hp more than AUDI A8L (D5) 60 TDI V8.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI A8L (D5) 60 TDI V8 and Tesla Model 3 Long Range 80.5 kWh: 6 hp (4 kW).

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA8L (D5)60 TDI V8
2,210 kg
4,872 lb
TeslaModel 3Long Range 80.5 kWh
1,726 kg
3,805 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)60 TDI V8
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
TeslaModel 3Long Range 80.5 kWh
233 km/h
145 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA8L (D5)60 TDI V84.4 s
TeslaModel 3Long Range 80.5 kWh4.6 s

Although Tesla Model 3 Long Range 80.5 kWh has more power, AUDI A8L (D5) 60 TDI V8 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A8L (D5) 60 TDI V8 and Tesla Model 3 Long Range 80.5 kWh: 0.2 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)60 TDI V8
197 hp/t
147 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
TeslaModel 3Long Range 80.5 kWh
256 hp/t
191 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIA8L (D5)60 TDI V8
435 hp
324 kW
4.4 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
TeslaModel 3Long Range 80.5 kWh
441 hp
329 kW
4.6 s
233 km/h
145 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)60 TDI V8
Power
435 hp
324 kW
0-100 km/h4.4 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
5,302 mm
208.7 in
Height
1,485 mm
58.5 in
TeslaModel 3Long Range 80.5 kWh
Power
441 hp
329 kW
0-100 km/h4.6 s
Top speed
233 km/h
145 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
425 L
15.0 cu ft
Length
4,694 mm
184.8 in
Height
1,443 mm
56.8 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA8L (D5)60 TDI V8TeslaModel 3Long Range 80.5 kWh
Power
435 hp
324 kW
441 hp
329 kW
Torque
900 Nm
664 lb-ft
-
Acceleration
4.4 s
4.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
233 km/h
145 mph
Lightness
2,210 kg
4,872 lb
1,726 kg
3,805 lb
Fuel consumption
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
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Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
4 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
425 L
15.0 cu ft
Length
4,694 mm
184.8 in
Height
1,443 mm
56.8 in
Range score
1,139 km
708 mi
-
Trunk score
505 L
17.8 cu ft
425 L
15.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
197 hp/t
147 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
256 hp/t
191 kW/t
3.9 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) 60 TDI V8
Consumption7.2 L/100 km32.7 mpg US39.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.60 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi20.28 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,080 L285 US gal238 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,890 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A8L (D5) 60 TDI V8

  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 32 km/h (20 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 80 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest

Tesla Model 3 Long Range 80.5 kWh

  • Has 6 hp more
  • Is 484 kg lighter
  • Has 59 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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