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AUDI S8 (D4) · Facelift 2013 4.0 TFSI COD V8 plusvsAUDI S8 (D5) 4.0 TFSI V8

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 (D5)

4.0 TFSI V8

571 hp3996 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboSedan2020-2021

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
  • Lightest
    1,990 kg
    4,387 lb
  • 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 CO2 emissions
    231 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    820 km
    510 mi
  • Largest trunk
    520 L
  • 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 (D5)4.0 TFSI V8
Power
605hp451kW
571hp426kW
Torque
750Nm553lb-ft
800Nm590lb-ft
Curb weight
1,990kg4,387lb
2,230kg4,916lb
Gross weight
2,590kg5,710lb
2,835kg6,250lb
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
36.3s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.8s
3.8s
0-200 km/h
9.8s
Calculated
11.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.7s
Calculated
3.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10L/100 km23.5mpg US28.2mpg UK
11.4L/100 km20.6mpg US24.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
13.7L/100 km17.2mpg US20.6mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
11.3s
Calculated
11.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
304hp/t227kW/t138hp/1000 lb
Calculated
256hp/t191kW/t116hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
377Nm/t252lb-ft/ton
Calculated
359Nm/t240lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
820km510mi
Calculated
719km447mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,993cc244cu in
3,996cc244cu in
Length
5,147mm203in
5,179mm204in
Width
1,949mm77in
1,945mm77in
Height
1,458mm57in
1,474mm58in
Wheelbase
2,994mm118in
2,998mm118in
Front track
1,632mm64in
1,628mm64in
Rear track
1,623mm64in
1,617mm64in
Trunk volume
520L
505L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
82L
82L
CO2 emissions
231g/km
260g/km

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 (D5) 4.0 TFSI V8PowerTorque
  • AUDI S8 (D4) Facelift 2013 4.0 TFSI COD V8 plus: Power / Torque
  • AUDI S8 (D5) 4.0 TFSI V8: 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 (D5)4.0 TFSI V86,000 rpm2,000-4,500 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIS8 (D4)Facelift 20134.0 TFSI COD V8 plusAUDIS8 (D5)4.0 TFSI V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.7 s
3.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
3.8 s
3.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
9.8 s
11.2 s
Top speed
305 km/h
190 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
2.1 s
330 ft
101 m
5.2 s
5.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.6 s
7.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
9.6 s
9.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.3 s
11.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
217 km/h
135 mph
203 km/h
126 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 (D5)4.0 TFSI V8
571 hp
426 kW

AUDI S8 (D4) Facelift 2013 4.0 TFSI COD V8 plus has 34 hp more than AUDI S8 (D5) 4.0 TFSI V8.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI S8 (D5) 4.0 TFSI V8 and AUDI S8 (D4) Facelift 2013 4.0 TFSI COD V8 plus: 34 hp (25 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 (D5)4.0 TFSI V8
800 Nm
590 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 (D5)4.0 TFSI V8
2,230 kg
4,916 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 (D5)4.0 TFSI V8
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

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 (D5)4.0 TFSI V8
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI S8 (D4) Facelift 2013 4.0 TFSI COD V8 plus and AUDI S8 (D5) 4.0 TFSI V8: 1.4 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 (D5)4.0 TFSI V8
256 hp/t
191 kW/t
3.9 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 (D5)4.0 TFSI V8
719 km
447 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 (D5)4.0 TFSI V8
571 hp
426 kW
3.8 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 (D5)4.0 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
5,179 mm
203.9 in
Height
1,474 mm
58.0 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 (D5)4.0 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
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 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 (D5)4.0 TFSI V8
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK
3.8 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 (D5)4.0 TFSI V8
256 hp/t
191 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIS8 (D4)Facelift 20134.0 TFSI COD V8 plusAUDIS8 (D5)4.0 TFSI V8
Power
605 hp
451 kW
571 hp
426 kW
Torque
750 Nm
553 lb-ft
800 Nm
590 lb-ft
Acceleration
3.8 s
3.8 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
2,230 kg
4,916 lb
Fuel consumption
10.0 L/100 km
23.5 mpg US
28.2 mpg UK
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 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
505 L
17.8 cu ft
Length
5,179 mm
203.9 in
Height
1,474 mm
58.0 in
Range score
820 km
510 mi
719 km
447 mi
CO2 score
231 g/km
260 g/km
Trunk score
520 L
18.4 cu ft
505 L
17.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
304 hp/t
227 kW/t
3.3 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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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleAUDI S8 (D4) Facelift 2013 4.0 TFSI COD V8 plusAUDI S8 (D5) 4.0 TFSI V8
Consumption10 L/100 km23.5 mpg US28.2 mpg UK11.4 L/100 km20.6 mpg US24.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km17.50 LC100 km19.95 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi28.16 LC100 mi32.11 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,500 L396 US gal330 UK gal1,710 L452 US gal376 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,625 LC/year2,993 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Has 34 hp more
  • Is 240 kg lighter
  • Has 40 km/h (25 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 48 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 101 km (63 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 15 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 29 g/km less CO2

Pros

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

AUDI S8 (D5) 4.0 TFSI V8

  • Has 50 Nm more

Pros

  • Highest torque

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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