Car comparison

AUDI S8 (D5) · Facelift 2021 4.0 TFSI V8vsAUDI S8 (D2) 4.2 V8 32V

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

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AUDI S8 (D5) · Facelift 2021

4.0 TFSI V8

571 hp3996 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboSedan2021-present
VS

AUDI S8 (D2)

4.2 V8 32V

340 hp4172 ccGasolineAWDManualNaturally aspiratedSedan1996-1998

Comparison overview

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AUDI S8 (D5) Facelift 2021 4.0 TFSI V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    3.8 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    571 hp
    426 kW
  • Highest torque
    800 Nm
    590 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    257 hp/t
    192 kW/t
    3.9 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    10.8 L/100 km
    21.8 mpg US
    26.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    15.1 L/100 km
    15.6 mpg US
    18.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    8.2 L/100 km
    28.7 mpg US
    34.4 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    759 km
    472 mi
  • Best overall score
    82/100
  • Best performance score
    85/100
  • Best economy score
    78/100
  • Best practicality score
    76/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIS8 (D5)Facelift 20214.0 TFSI V8AUDIS8 (D2)4.2 V8 32V
Power
571hp426kW
340hp254kW
Torque
800Nm590lb-ft
410Nm302lb-ft
Curb weight
2,220kg4,894lb
1,720kg3,792lb
Gross weight
2,835kg6,250lb
2,320kg5,115lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
36.7s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
55.2s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.8s
5.5s
0-200 km/h
11.2s
Calculated
16.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.6s
Calculated
5.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10.8L/100 km21.8mpg US26.2mpg UK
14.3L/100 km16.4mpg US19.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
15.1L/100 km15.6mpg US18.7mpg UK
20.8L/100 km11.3mpg US13.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.2L/100 km28.7mpg US34.4mpg UK
10.5L/100 km22.4mpg US26.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
11.6s
Calculated
13.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
257hp/t192kW/t117hp/1000 lb
Calculated
198hp/t147kW/t90hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
360Nm/t241lb-ft/ton
Calculated
238Nm/t159lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
759km472mi
Calculated
629km391mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,996cc244cu in
4,172cc255cu in
Length
5,190mm204in
5,034mm198in
Width
1,945mm77in
1,880mm74in
Height
1,475mm58in
1,420mm56in
Wheelbase
2,998mm118in
2,882mm113in
Front track
1,629mm64in
1,587mm62in
Rear track
1,614mm64in
1,579mm62in
Trunk volume
505L
525L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
82L
90L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI S8 (D5) Facelift 2021 4.0 TFSI V8AUDI S8 (D2) 4.2 V8 32VPowerTorque
  • AUDI S8 (D5) Facelift 2021 4.0 TFSI V8: Power / Torque
  • AUDI S8 (D2) 4.2 V8 32V: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIS8 (D5)Facelift 20214.0 TFSI V86,000 rpm2,050-4,500 rpm6,250 rpm
AUDIS8 (D2)4.2 V8 32V6,600 rpm3,500 rpm6,850 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIS8 (D5)Facelift 20214.0 TFSI V8AUDIS8 (D2)4.2 V8 32V
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.6 s
5.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
3.8 s
5.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
11.2 s
16.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
5.2 s
6.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.7 s
9.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
9.8 s
11.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.6 s
13.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
203 km/h
126 mph
181 km/h
112 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS8 (D5)Facelift 20214.0 TFSI V8
571 hp
426 kW
AUDIS8 (D2)4.2 V8 32V
340 hp
254 kW

AUDI S8 (D5) Facelift 2021 4.0 TFSI V8 has 231 hp more than AUDI S8 (D2) 4.2 V8 32V.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI S8 (D2) 4.2 V8 32V and AUDI S8 (D5) Facelift 2021 4.0 TFSI V8: 231 hp (172 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS8 (D5)Facelift 20214.0 TFSI V8
800 Nm
590 lb-ft
AUDIS8 (D2)4.2 V8 32V
410 Nm
302 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS8 (D5)Facelift 20214.0 TFSI V8
2,220 kg
4,894 lb
AUDIS8 (D2)4.2 V8 32V
1,720 kg
3,792 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS8 (D5)Facelift 20214.0 TFSI V8
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIS8 (D2)4.2 V8 32V
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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS8 (D5)Facelift 20214.0 TFSI V83.8 s
AUDIS8 (D2)4.2 V8 32V5.5 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI S8 (D5) Facelift 2021 4.0 TFSI V8 and AUDI S8 (D2) 4.2 V8 32V: 1.7 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS8 (D5)Facelift 20214.0 TFSI V8
10.8 L/100 km
21.8 mpg US
26.2 mpg UK
AUDIS8 (D2)4.2 V8 32V
14.3 L/100 km
16.4 mpg US
19.8 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI S8 (D5) Facelift 2021 4.0 TFSI V8 and AUDI S8 (D2) 4.2 V8 32V: 3.5 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
AUDIS8 (D5)Facelift 20214.0 TFSI V8
257 hp/t
192 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp
AUDIS8 (D2)4.2 V8 32V
198 hp/t
147 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS8 (D5)Facelift 20214.0 TFSI V8
759 km
472 mi
AUDIS8 (D2)4.2 V8 32V
629 km
391 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIS8 (D5)Facelift 20214.0 TFSI V8
571 hp
426 kW
3.8 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIS8 (D2)4.2 V8 32V
340 hp
254 kW
5.5 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.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
AUDIS8 (D5)Facelift 20214.0 TFSI V8
Power
571 hp
426 kW
0-100 km/h3.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
505 L
17.8 cu ft
Length
5,190 mm
204.3 in
Height
1,475 mm
58.1 in
AUDIS8 (D2)4.2 V8 32V
Power
340 hp
254 kW
0-100 km/h5.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
525 L
18.5 cu ft
Length
5,034 mm
198.2 in
Height
1,420 mm
55.9 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
AUDIS8 (D5)Facelift 20214.0 TFSI V8
Power
571 hp
426 kW
0-100 km/h3.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
10.8 L/100 km
21.8 mpg US
26.2 mpg UK
AUDIS8 (D2)4.2 V8 32V
Power
340 hp
254 kW
0-100 km/h5.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
14.3 L/100 km
16.4 mpg US
19.8 mpg UK

AUDI S8 (D5) Facelift 2021 4.0 TFSI V8 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
AUDIS8 (D5)Facelift 20214.0 TFSI V8
10.8 L/100 km
21.8 mpg US
26.2 mpg UK
3.8 s
AUDIS8 (D2)4.2 V8 32V
14.3 L/100 km
16.4 mpg US
19.8 mpg UK
5.5 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
AUDIS8 (D5)Facelift 20214.0 TFSI V8
257 hp/t
192 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp
10.8 L/100 km
21.8 mpg US
26.2 mpg UK
AUDIS8 (D2)4.2 V8 32V
198 hp/t
147 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
14.3 L/100 km
16.4 mpg US
19.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIS8 (D5)Facelift 20214.0 TFSI V8AUDIS8 (D2)4.2 V8 32V
Power
571 hp
426 kW
340 hp
254 kW
Torque
800 Nm
590 lb-ft
410 Nm
302 lb-ft
Acceleration
3.8 s
5.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
2,220 kg
4,894 lb
1,720 kg
3,792 lb
Fuel consumption
10.8 L/100 km
21.8 mpg US
26.2 mpg UK
14.3 L/100 km
16.4 mpg US
19.8 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
505 L
17.8 cu ft
Length
5,190 mm
204.3 in
Height
1,475 mm
58.1 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
525 L
18.5 cu ft
Length
5,034 mm
198.2 in
Height
1,420 mm
55.9 in
Range score
759 km
472 mi
629 km
391 mi
Trunk score
505 L
17.8 cu ft
525 L
18.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
257 hp/t
192 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp
198 hp/t
147 kW/t
5.1 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 S8 (D5) Facelift 2021 4.0 TFSI V8AUDI S8 (D2) 4.2 V8 32V
Consumption10.8 L/100 km21.8 mpg US26.2 mpg UK14.3 L/100 km16.4 mpg US19.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km18.90 LC100 km25.03 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi30.42 LC100 mi40.27 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,620 L428 US gal356 UK gal2,145 L567 US gal472 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,835 LC/year3,754 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI S8 (D5) Facelift 2021 4.0 TFSI V8

  • Has 231 hp more
  • Has 390 Nm more
  • Is 1.7 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 3.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 60 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 130 km (81 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

AUDI S8 (D2) 4.2 V8 32V

  • Is 500 kg lighter
  • Has 20 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption

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