Car comparison

AUDI S8 (D4) · Facelift 2013 4.0 TFSI COD V8 plusvsAUDI S8 (D2) 4.2 V8 40V

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

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AUDI S8 (D4) · Facelift 2013

4.0 TFSI COD V8 plus

605 hp3993 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboSedan2015-2018
VS

AUDI S8 (D2)

4.2 V8 40V

360 hp4172 ccGasolineAWDManualNaturally aspiratedSedan1999-2002

Comparison overview

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AUDI S8 (D4) Facelift 2013 4.0 TFSI COD V8 plus

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    3.8 s
  • Fastest top speed
    305 km/h
    190 mph
  • Most powerful
    605 hp
    451 kW
  • Highest torque
    750 Nm
    553 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    304 hp/t
    227 kW/t
    3.3 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    10.0 L/100 km
    23.5 mpg US
    28.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    13.7 L/100 km
    17.2 mpg US
    20.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.9 L/100 km
    29.8 mpg US
    35.8 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    820 km
    510 mi
  • Best overall score
    86/100
  • Best performance score
    90/100
  • Best economy score
    80/100
  • Best practicality score
    77/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIS8 (D4)Facelift 20134.0 TFSI COD V8 plusAUDIS8 (D2)4.2 V8 40V
Power
605hp451kW
360hp268kW
Torque
750Nm553lb-ft
430Nm317lb-ft
Curb weight
1,990kg4,387lb
1,730kg3,814lb
Gross weight
2,590kg5,710lb
2,330kg5,137lb
Top speed
305 km/h
190 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
40.0s99% target: 302 km/h / 188 mph
Calculated
53.4s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.8s
5.4s
0-200 km/h
9.8s
Calculated
16.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.7s
Calculated
5.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10L/100 km23.5mpg US28.2mpg UK
13.7L/100 km17.2mpg US20.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
13.7L/100 km17.2mpg US20.6mpg UK
20.8L/100 km11.3mpg US13.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK
9.7L/100 km24.2mpg US29.1mpg UK
Quarter mile
11.3s
Calculated
13.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
304hp/t227kW/t138hp/1000 lb
Calculated
208hp/t155kW/t94hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
377Nm/t252lb-ft/ton
Calculated
249Nm/t166lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
820km510mi
Calculated
657km408mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,993cc244cu in
4,172cc255cu in
Length
5,147mm203in
5,034mm198in
Width
1,949mm77in
1,880mm74in
Height
1,458mm57in
1,418mm56in
Wheelbase
2,994mm118in
2,880mm113in
Front track
1,632mm64in
1,591mm63in
Rear track
1,623mm64in
1,580mm62in
Trunk volume
520L
525L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
82L
90L
CO2 emissions
231g/km
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Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI S8 (D4) Facelift 2013 4.0 TFSI COD V8 plusAUDI S8 (D2) 4.2 V8 40VPowerTorque
  • AUDI S8 (D4) Facelift 2013 4.0 TFSI COD V8 plus: Power / Torque
  • AUDI S8 (D2) 4.2 V8 40V: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIS8 (D4)Facelift 20134.0 TFSI COD V8 plus6,100-6,800 rpm2,500-5,500 rpm7,050 rpm
AUDIS8 (D2)4.2 V8 40V7,000 rpm3,400 rpm7,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIS8 (D4)Facelift 20134.0 TFSI COD V8 plusAUDIS8 (D2)4.2 V8 40V
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.7 s
5.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
3.8 s
5.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
9.8 s
16.2 s
Top speed
305 km/h
190 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
5.2 s
6.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.6 s
8.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
9.6 s
11.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.3 s
13.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
217 km/h
135 mph
182 km/h
113 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS8 (D4)Facelift 20134.0 TFSI COD V8 plus
605 hp
451 kW
AUDIS8 (D2)4.2 V8 40V
360 hp
268 kW

AUDI S8 (D4) Facelift 2013 4.0 TFSI COD V8 plus has 245 hp more than AUDI S8 (D2) 4.2 V8 40V.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI S8 (D2) 4.2 V8 40V and AUDI S8 (D4) Facelift 2013 4.0 TFSI COD V8 plus: 245 hp (183 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS8 (D4)Facelift 20134.0 TFSI COD V8 plus
750 Nm
553 lb-ft
AUDIS8 (D2)4.2 V8 40V
430 Nm
317 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS8 (D4)Facelift 20134.0 TFSI COD V8 plus
1,990 kg
4,387 lb
AUDIS8 (D2)4.2 V8 40V
1,730 kg
3,814 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 (D4)Facelift 20134.0 TFSI COD V8 plus
305 km/h
190 mph
AUDIS8 (D2)4.2 V8 40V
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 (D4)Facelift 20134.0 TFSI COD V8 plus3.8 s
AUDIS8 (D2)4.2 V8 40V5.4 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI S8 (D4) Facelift 2013 4.0 TFSI COD V8 plus and AUDI S8 (D2) 4.2 V8 40V: 1.6 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 (D4)Facelift 20134.0 TFSI COD V8 plus
10.0 L/100 km
23.5 mpg US
28.2 mpg UK
AUDIS8 (D2)4.2 V8 40V
13.7 L/100 km
17.2 mpg US
20.6 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI S8 (D4) Facelift 2013 4.0 TFSI COD V8 plus and AUDI S8 (D2) 4.2 V8 40V: 3.7 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
AUDIS8 (D4)Facelift 20134.0 TFSI COD V8 plus
304 hp/t
227 kW/t
3.3 kg/hp
AUDIS8 (D2)4.2 V8 40V
208 hp/t
155 kW/t
4.8 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS8 (D4)Facelift 20134.0 TFSI COD V8 plus
820 km
510 mi
AUDIS8 (D2)4.2 V8 40V
657 km
408 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIS8 (D4)Facelift 20134.0 TFSI COD V8 plus
605 hp
451 kW
3.8 s
305 km/h
190 mph
AUDIS8 (D2)4.2 V8 40V
360 hp
268 kW
5.4 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 (D4)Facelift 20134.0 TFSI COD V8 plus
Power
605 hp
451 kW
0-100 km/h3.8 s
Top speed
305 km/h
190 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
520 L
18.4 cu ft
Length
5,147 mm
202.6 in
Height
1,458 mm
57.4 in
AUDIS8 (D2)4.2 V8 40V
Power
360 hp
268 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 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
1,418 mm
55.8 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 (D4)Facelift 20134.0 TFSI COD V8 plus
Power
605 hp
451 kW
0-100 km/h3.8 s
Top speed
305 km/h
190 mph
10.0 L/100 km
23.5 mpg US
28.2 mpg UK
AUDIS8 (D2)4.2 V8 40V
Power
360 hp
268 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
13.7 L/100 km
17.2 mpg US
20.6 mpg UK

AUDI S8 (D4) Facelift 2013 4.0 TFSI COD V8 plus 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 (D4)Facelift 20134.0 TFSI COD V8 plus
10.0 L/100 km
23.5 mpg US
28.2 mpg UK
3.8 s
AUDIS8 (D2)4.2 V8 40V
13.7 L/100 km
17.2 mpg US
20.6 mpg UK
5.4 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 (D4)Facelift 20134.0 TFSI COD V8 plus
304 hp/t
227 kW/t
3.3 kg/hp
10.0 L/100 km
23.5 mpg US
28.2 mpg UK
AUDIS8 (D2)4.2 V8 40V
208 hp/t
155 kW/t
4.8 kg/hp
13.7 L/100 km
17.2 mpg US
20.6 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIS8 (D4)Facelift 20134.0 TFSI COD V8 plusAUDIS8 (D2)4.2 V8 40V
Power
605 hp
451 kW
360 hp
268 kW
Torque
750 Nm
553 lb-ft
430 Nm
317 lb-ft
Acceleration
3.8 s
5.4 s
Top speed
305 km/h
190 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,990 kg
4,387 lb
1,730 kg
3,814 lb
Fuel consumption
10.0 L/100 km
23.5 mpg US
28.2 mpg UK
13.7 L/100 km
17.2 mpg US
20.6 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
520 L
18.4 cu ft
Length
5,147 mm
202.6 in
Height
1,458 mm
57.4 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
525 L
18.5 cu ft
Length
5,034 mm
198.2 in
Height
1,418 mm
55.8 in
Range score
820 km
510 mi
657 km
408 mi
CO2 score
231 g/km
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Trunk score
520 L
18.4 cu ft
525 L
18.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
304 hp/t
227 kW/t
3.3 kg/hp
208 hp/t
155 kW/t
4.8 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 (D4) Facelift 2013 4.0 TFSI COD V8 plusAUDI S8 (D2) 4.2 V8 40V
Consumption10 L/100 km23.5 mpg US28.2 mpg UK13.7 L/100 km17.2 mpg US20.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km17.50 LC100 km23.97 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi28.16 LC100 mi38.58 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,500 L396 US gal330 UK gal2,055 L543 US gal452 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,625 LC/year3,596 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI S8 (D4) Facelift 2013 4.0 TFSI COD V8 plus

  • Has 245 hp more
  • Has 320 Nm more
  • Is 1.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 40 km/h (25 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 3.7 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 96 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 163 km (101 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 40V

  • Is 260 kg lighter
  • Has 5 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

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