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AUDI Q8 (4M) · Facelift 2023 50 TDI V6vsAUDI Q8 (4M) 45 TDI

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

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AUDI Q8 (4M) · Facelift 2023

50 TDI V6

286 hp2967 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2023-present
VS

AUDI Q8 (4M)

45 TDI

231 hp2967 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2020-2023

Comparison overview

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Best choices

AUDI Q8 (4M) Facelift 2023 50 TDI V6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.1 s
  • Fastest top speed
    241 km/h
    150 mph
  • Most powerful
    286 hp
    213 kW
  • Highest torque
    600 Nm
    443 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    2,160 kg
    4,762 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    132 hp/t
    99 kW/t
    7.6 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    605 L
  • Best overall score
    71/100
  • Best performance score
    62/100
  • Best practicality score
    89/100

AUDI Q8 (4M) 45 TDI

  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.2 L/100 km
    32.7 mpg US
    39.2 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,042 km
    647 mi
  • Best economy score
    87/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIQ8 (4M)Facelift 202350 TDI V6AUDIQ8 (4M)45 TDI
Power
286hp213kW
231hp172kW
Torque
600Nm443lb-ft
500Nm369lb-ft
Curb weight
2,160kg4,762lb
2,160kg4,762lb
Gross weight
2,900kg6,393lb
2,890kg6,371lb
Top speed
241 km/h
150 mph
226 km/h
140 mph
To 99% top speed
85.1s99% target: 239 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
95.2s99% target: 224 km/h / 139 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.1s
7.1s
0-200 km/h
26.4s
Calculated
36.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.8s
Calculated
6.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.9L/100 km26.4mpg US31.7mpg UK
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
8.8L/100 km26.7mpg US32.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.3s
Calculated
15.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
132hp/t99kW/t60hp/1000 lb
Calculated
107hp/t80kW/t49hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
278Nm/t186lb-ft/ton
Calculated
231Nm/t155lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
955km593mi
Calculated
1,042km647mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,967cc181cu in
2,967cc181cu in
Length
4,992mm197in
4,986mm196in
Width
1,995mm79in
1,995mm79in
Height
1,697mm67in
1,705mm67in
Wheelbase
2,998mm118in
2,995mm118in
Front track
1,679mm66in
1,679mm66in
Rear track
1,691mm67in
1,691mm67in
Trunk volume
605L
605L
Max trunk volume-
1,755L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
85L
75L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI Q8 (4M) Facelift 2023 50 TDI V6AUDI Q8 (4M) 45 TDIPowerTorque
  • AUDI Q8 (4M) Facelift 2023 50 TDI V6: Power / Torque
  • AUDI Q8 (4M) 45 TDI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIQ8 (4M)Facelift 202350 TDI V63,500-4,000 rpm1,750-3,250 rpm4,250 rpm
AUDIQ8 (4M)45 TDI3,500-5,000 rpm1,500-3,000 rpm5,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIQ8 (4M)Facelift 202350 TDI V6AUDIQ8 (4M)45 TDI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.8 s
6.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.1 s
7.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
26.4 s
36.8 s
Top speed
241 km/h
150 mph
226 km/h
140 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
6.1 s
6.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.2 s
9.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.0 s
12.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.3 s
15.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
159 km/h
99 mph
148 km/h
92 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIQ8 (4M)Facelift 202350 TDI V6
286 hp
213 kW
AUDIQ8 (4M)45 TDI
231 hp
172 kW

AUDI Q8 (4M) Facelift 2023 50 TDI V6 has 55 hp more than AUDI Q8 (4M) 45 TDI.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI Q8 (4M) 45 TDI and AUDI Q8 (4M) Facelift 2023 50 TDI V6: 55 hp (41 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIQ8 (4M)Facelift 202350 TDI V6
600 Nm
443 lb-ft
AUDIQ8 (4M)45 TDI
500 Nm
369 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIQ8 (4M)Facelift 202350 TDI V6
2,160 kg
4,762 lb
AUDIQ8 (4M)45 TDI
2,160 kg
4,762 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIQ8 (4M)Facelift 202350 TDI V6
241 km/h
150 mph
AUDIQ8 (4M)45 TDI
226 km/h
140 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIQ8 (4M)Facelift 202350 TDI V66.1 s
AUDIQ8 (4M)45 TDI7.1 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI Q8 (4M) Facelift 2023 50 TDI V6 and AUDI Q8 (4M) 45 TDI: 1.0 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIQ8 (4M)Facelift 202350 TDI V6
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK
AUDIQ8 (4M)45 TDI
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI Q8 (4M) 45 TDI and AUDI Q8 (4M) Facelift 2023 50 TDI V6: 1.7 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
AUDIQ8 (4M)Facelift 202350 TDI V6
132 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.6 kg/hp
AUDIQ8 (4M)45 TDI
107 hp/t
80 kW/t
9.4 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIQ8 (4M)Facelift 202350 TDI V6
955 km
593 mi
AUDIQ8 (4M)45 TDI
1,042 km
647 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIQ8 (4M)Facelift 202350 TDI V6
286 hp
213 kW
6.1 s
241 km/h
150 mph
AUDIQ8 (4M)45 TDI
231 hp
172 kW
7.1 s
226 km/h
140 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
AUDIQ8 (4M)Facelift 202350 TDI V6
Power
286 hp
213 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
241 km/h
150 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
605 L
21.4 cu ft
Length
4,992 mm
196.5 in
Height
1,697 mm
66.8 in
AUDIQ8 (4M)45 TDI
Power
231 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h7.1 s
Top speed
226 km/h
140 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
605 L
21.4 cu ft
Length
4,986 mm
196.3 in
Height
1,705 mm
67.1 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
AUDIQ8 (4M)Facelift 202350 TDI V6
Power
286 hp
213 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
241 km/h
150 mph
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK
AUDIQ8 (4M)45 TDI
Power
231 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h7.1 s
Top speed
226 km/h
140 mph
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK

AUDI Q8 (4M) Facelift 2023 50 TDI V6 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
AUDIQ8 (4M)Facelift 202350 TDI V6
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK
6.1 s
AUDIQ8 (4M)45 TDI
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
7.1 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
AUDIQ8 (4M)Facelift 202350 TDI V6
132 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.6 kg/hp
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK
AUDIQ8 (4M)45 TDI
107 hp/t
80 kW/t
9.4 kg/hp
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIQ8 (4M)Facelift 202350 TDI V6AUDIQ8 (4M)45 TDI
Power
286 hp
213 kW
231 hp
172 kW
Torque
600 Nm
443 lb-ft
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.1 s
7.1 s
Top speed
241 km/h
150 mph
226 km/h
140 mph
Lightness
2,160 kg
4,762 lb
2,160 kg
4,762 lb
Fuel consumption
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
605 L
21.4 cu ft
Length
4,992 mm
196.5 in
Height
1,697 mm
66.8 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
605 L
21.4 cu ft
Length
4,986 mm
196.3 in
Height
1,705 mm
67.1 in
Range score
955 km
593 mi
1,042 km
647 mi
Trunk score
605 L
21.4 cu ft
605 L
21.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
132 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.6 kg/hp
107 hp/t
80 kW/t
9.4 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 Q8 (4M) Facelift 2023 50 TDI V6AUDI Q8 (4M) 45 TDI
Consumption8.9 L/100 km26.4 mpg US31.7 mpg UK7.2 L/100 km32.7 mpg US39.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km15.58 LC100 km12.60 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi25.07 LC100 mi20.28 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,335 L353 US gal294 UK gal1,080 L285 US gal238 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,336 LC/year1,890 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI Q8 (4M) Facelift 2023 50 TDI V6

  • Has 55 hp more
  • Has 100 Nm more
  • Is 1.0 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 15 km/h (9 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 25 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption

AUDI Q8 (4M) 45 TDI

  • Uses 1.7 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 87 km (54 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

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

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