AUDI A8L (D5) · Facelift 2021
Car comparison
AUDI A8L (D5) · Facelift 2021 60 TFSI V8vsTesla Model 3 · Facelift 2020 Long Range 80.5 kWh
Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.
New comparisonTesla Model 3 · Facelift 2020
Long Range 80.5 kWh
Comparison overview
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Best choices
AUDI A8L (D5) Facelift 2021 60 TFSI V8
- Fastest top speed265 km/h165 mph Unrestricted250 km/h155 mph Restricted
- Most powerful460 hp343 kW
- Highest torque660 Nm487 lb-ft
- Best overall score78/100
- Best performance score81/100
- Best economy score78/100
Tesla Model 3 Facelift 2020 Long Range 80.5 kWh
- Quickest 0-100 km/h4.4 s
- Lightest1,928 kg4,251 lb
- Best power-to-weight229 hp/t171 kW/t4.4 kg/hp
- Largest trunk649 L
- Best practicality score81/100
Specification comparison
| Model | AUDIA8L (D5)Facelift 202160 TFSI V8 | TeslaModel 3Facelift 2020Long Range 80.5 kWh |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 460hp343kW | 441hp329kW |
| Torque | 660Nm487lb-ft | 493Nm364lb-ft |
| Curb weight | 2,080kg4,586lb | 1,928kg4,251lb |
| Gross weight | 2,820kg6,217lb | 2,301kg5,073lb |
| Top speed | Unrestricted 265 km/h165 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph Calculated | 233 km/h 145 mph |
| To 99% top speed | 44.9s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph Calculated | 33.8s99% target: 231 km/h / 143 mph Calculated |
| 0-100 km/h | 4.5s | 4.4s |
| 0-200 km/h | 13.5s Calculated | 14.8s Calculated |
| 0-60 mph | 4.3s Calculated | 4.2s Calculated |
| Fuel consumption | 10.8L/100 km21.8mpg US26.2mpg UK | - |
| Fuel consumption city | 15.8L/100 km14.9mpg US17.9mpg UK | - |
| Fuel consumption highway | 8L/100 km29.4mpg US35.3mpg UK | - |
| Quarter mile | 12.4s Calculated | 12.4s Calculated |
| Power-to-weight | 221hp/t165kW/t100hp/1000 lb Calculated | 229hp/t171kW/t104hp/1000 lb Calculated |
| Torque-to-weight | 317Nm/t212lb-ft/ton Calculated | 256Nm/t171lb-ft/ton Calculated |
| Estimated range | 759km472mi Calculated | - |
| Displacement | 3,996cc244cu 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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Acceleration curve
Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.
| Metric | AUDIA8L (D5)Facelift 202160 TFSI V8 | TeslaModel 3Facelift 2020Long Range 80.5 kWh |
|---|---|---|
| Acceleration checkpoints | ||
0-60 mph 0-97 km/h | 4.3 s | 4.2 s |
0-100 km/h 0-62 mph | 4.5 s | 4.4 s |
0-200 km/h 0-124 mph | 13.5 s | 14.8 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 | 2.2 s |
330 ft 101 m | 5.6 s | 5.5 s |
1/8 mile 201 m | 8.2 s | 8.2 s |
1000 ft 305 m | 10.5 s | 10.5 s |
1/4 mile 402 m | 12.4 s | 12.4 s |
Trap speed 1/4 mile 402 m | 192 km/h 119 mph | 188 km/h 117 mph |
Power comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| AUDIA8L (D5)Facelift 202160 TFSI V8 | 460 hp 343 kW |
| TeslaModel 3Facelift 2020Long Range 80.5 kWh | 441 hp 329 kW |
AUDI A8L (D5) Facelift 2021 60 TFSI V8 has 19 hp more than Tesla Model 3 Facelift 2020 Long Range 80.5 kWh.
The biggest power difference is between Tesla Model 3 Facelift 2020 Long Range 80.5 kWh and AUDI A8L (D5) Facelift 2021 60 TFSI V8: 19 hp (14 kW).
Torque comparison
Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| AUDIA8L (D5)Facelift 202160 TFSI V8 | 660 Nm 487 lb-ft |
| TeslaModel 3Facelift 2020Long Range 80.5 kWh | 493 Nm 364 lb-ft |
Curb weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| AUDIA8L (D5)Facelift 202160 TFSI V8 | 2,080 kg 4,586 lb |
| TeslaModel 3Facelift 2020Long Range 80.5 kWh | 1,928 kg 4,251 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 202160 TFSI V8 | Unrestricted 265 km/h165 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph |
| TeslaModel 3Facelift 2020Long 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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| AUDIA8L (D5)Facelift 202160 TFSI V8 | 4.5 s |
| TeslaModel 3Facelift 2020Long Range 80.5 kWh | 4.4 s |
Although AUDI A8L (D5) Facelift 2021 60 TFSI V8 has more power, Tesla Model 3 Facelift 2020 Long Range 80.5 kWh is quicker from 0-100 km/h.
The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Tesla Model 3 Facelift 2020 Long Range 80.5 kWh and AUDI A8L (D5) Facelift 2021 60 TFSI V8: 0.1 s.
Power-to-weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| AUDIA8L (D5)Facelift 202160 TFSI V8 | 221 hp/t 165 kW/t 4.5 kg/hp |
| TeslaModel 3Facelift 2020Long Range 80.5 kWh | 229 hp/t 171 kW/t 4.4 kg/hp |
Performance spider chart
Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.
| Vehicle | Power | Acceleration | Top speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| AUDIA8L (D5)Facelift 202160 TFSI V8 | 460 hp 343 kW | 4.5 s | Unrestricted 265 km/h165 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph |
| TeslaModel 3Facelift 2020Long Range 80.5 kWh | 441 hp 329 kW | 4.4 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.
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| AUDIA8L (D5)Facelift 202160 TFSI V8 |
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Detailed score breakdown
| Vehicle | AUDIA8L (D5)Facelift 202160 TFSI V8 | TeslaModel 3Facelift 2020Long Range 80.5 kWh | ||||||||||||||||
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| Power | 460 hp 343 kW | 441 hp 329 kW | ||||||||||||||||
| Torque | 660 Nm 487 lb-ft | 493 Nm 364 lb-ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Acceleration | 4.5 s | 4.4 s | ||||||||||||||||
| Top speed | Unrestricted 265 km/h165 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph | 233 km/h 145 mph | ||||||||||||||||
| Lightness | 2,080 kg 4,586 lb | 1,928 kg 4,251 lb | ||||||||||||||||
| Fuel consumption | 10.8 L/100 km 21.8 mpg US 26.2 mpg UK | - | ||||||||||||||||
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| Range score | 759 km 472 mi | - | ||||||||||||||||
| Trunk score | 505 L 17.8 cu ft | 649 L 22.9 cu ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Power-to-weight score | 221 hp/t 165 kW/t 4.5 kg/hp | 229 hp/t 171 kW/t 4.4 kg/hp | ||||||||||||||||
| Overall | Fixed score | Fixed score |
Fuel cost and annual usage
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| Vehicle | AUDI A8L (D5) Facelift 2021 60 TFSI V8 |
|---|---|
| Consumption | 10.8 L/100 km21.8 mpg US26.2 mpg UK |
| Cost / 100 km | 18.90 LC100 km |
| Cost / 100 mi | 30.42 LC100 mi |
| Annual fuel used | 1,620 L428 US gal356 UK gal |
| Annual fuel cost | 2,835 LC/year |
Head-to-head comparisons
AUDI A8L (D5) Facelift 2021 60 TFSI V8
- Has 19 hp more
- Has 167 Nm more
- Has 32 km/h (20 mph) higher top speed
Pros
- Highest top speed
- Most powerful
- Highest torque
Cons
- Slowest 0-100 km/h
- Heaviest
- Smallest trunk
Tesla Model 3 Facelift 2020 Long Range 80.5 kWh
- Is 152 kg lighter
- Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
- Has 8 hp/t better power-to-weight
- Has 144 L more trunk volume
Pros
- Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
- Lightest
- Best power-to-weight ratio
- Largest trunk
Cons
- Lowest power
- Lowest top speed
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