Car comparison

AUDI S8 (D4) 4.0 TFSI V8 · Stage 2vsAUDI S8 (D4) 4.0 TFSI V8 · Stage 3vsAUDI S8 (D4) 4.0 TFSI V8 · Stage 1vsAUDI S8 (D4) 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)

4.0 TFSI V8

520 hp3993 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboSedan2012-2013

Comparison overview

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Best choices

AUDI S8 (D4) 4.0 TFSI V8 (Stage 2) 676 hp

  • Fastest top speed
    295 km/h
    183 mph Unrestricted
    280 km/h
    174 mph Restricted
  • Lightest
    1,975 kg
    4,354 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    10.1 L/100 km
    23.3 mpg US
    28.0 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    14.4 L/100 km
    16.3 mpg US
    19.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.6 L/100 km
    30.9 mpg US
    37.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    235 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    891 km
    554 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)4.0 TFSI V8 (Stage 2)676 hpAUDIS8 (D4)4.0 TFSI V8 (Stage 3)780 hpAUDIS8 (D4)4.0 TFSI V8 (Stage 1)614 hpAUDIS8 (D4)4.0 TFSI V8520 hp
Power
676hp504kW+156 hp
780hp582kW+260 hp
614hp458kW+94 hp
520hp388kW
Torque
878Nm647lb-ft+228 Nm
1,008Nm743lb-ft+358 Nm
793Nm585lb-ft+143 Nm
650Nm479lb-ft
Curb weight
1,975kg4,354lb
1,975kg4,354lb
1,975kg4,354lb
1,975kg4,354lb
Gross weight
2,575kg5,677lb
2,575kg5,677lb
2,575kg5,677lb
2,575kg5,677lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
295 km/h183 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
+30 km/h
Calculated
292 km/h
181 mph
+27 km/h
273 km/h
170 mph
+8 km/h
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
34.3s99% target: 292 km/h / 181 mph-5.1 s
Calculated
30.5s99% target: 289 km/h / 180 mph-8.9 s
Calculated
34.6s99% target: 270 km/h / 168 mph-4.8 s
Calculated
39.4s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.6s-0.6 s
3.3s-0.9 s
3.8s-0.4 s
4.2s
0-200 km/h
9.2s-3.1 s
Calculated
8.4s-3.9 s
Calculated
10.5s-1.8 s
Calculated
12.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.4s-0.6 s
Calculated
3.1s-0.9 s
Calculated
3.6s-0.4 s
Calculated
4.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10.1L/100 km23.3mpg US28.0mpg UK
10.1L/100 km23.3mpg US28.0mpg UK
10.1L/100 km23.3mpg US28.0mpg UK
10.1L/100 km23.3mpg US28.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
14.4L/100 km16.3mpg US19.6mpg UK
14.4L/100 km16.3mpg US19.6mpg UK
14.4L/100 km16.3mpg US19.6mpg UK
14.4L/100 km16.3mpg US19.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.6L/100 km30.9mpg US37.2mpg UK
7.6L/100 km30.9mpg US37.2mpg UK
7.6L/100 km30.9mpg US37.2mpg UK
7.6L/100 km30.9mpg US37.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
11.0s-1.0 s
Calculated
10.6s-1.4 s
Calculated
11.5s-0.6 s
Calculated
12.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
342hp/t255kW/t155hp/1000 lb
Calculated
395hp/t295kW/t179hp/1000 lb
Calculated
311hp/t232kW/t141hp/1000 lb
Calculated
263hp/t196kW/t119hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
444Nm/t297lb-ft/ton
Calculated
510Nm/t341lb-ft/ton
Calculated
402Nm/t269lb-ft/ton
Calculated
329Nm/t220lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
891km554mi
Calculated
891km554mi
Calculated
891km554mi
Calculated
891km554mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,993cc244cu in
3,993cc244cu in
3,993cc244cu in
3,993cc244cu in
Length
5,146mm203in
5,146mm203in
5,146mm203in
5,146mm203in
Width
1,949mm77in
1,949mm77in
1,949mm77in
1,949mm77in
Height
1,458mm57in
1,458mm57in
1,458mm57in
1,458mm57in
Wheelbase
2,994mm118in
2,994mm118in
2,994mm118in
2,994mm118in
Front track
1,632mm64in
1,632mm64in
1,632mm64in
1,632mm64in
Rear track
1,623mm64in
1,623mm64in
1,623mm64in
1,623mm64in
Trunk volume
520L
520L
520L
520L
Doors
4
4
4
4
Seats
5
5
5
5
Fuel tank
90L
90L
90L
90L
CO2 emissions
235g/km
235g/km
235g/km
235g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI S8 (D4) 4.0 TFSI V8 (Stage 2) 676 hpAUDI S8 (D4) 4.0 TFSI V8 (Stage 3) 780 hpAUDI S8 (D4) 4.0 TFSI V8 (Stage 1) 614 hpAUDI S8 (D4) 4.0 TFSI V8 520 hpPowerTorque
  • AUDI S8 (D4) 4.0 TFSI V8 (Stage 2) 676 hp: Power / Torque
  • AUDI S8 (D4) 4.0 TFSI V8 (Stage 3) 780 hp: Power / Torque
  • AUDI S8 (D4) 4.0 TFSI V8 (Stage 1) 614 hp: Power / Torque
  • AUDI S8 (D4) 4.0 TFSI V8 520 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIS8 (D4)4.0 TFSI V8 (Stage 2)676 hp6,000 rpm1,700-5,500 rpm6,250 rpm
AUDIS8 (D4)4.0 TFSI V8 (Stage 3)780 hp6,000 rpm1,700-5,500 rpm6,250 rpm
AUDIS8 (D4)4.0 TFSI V8 (Stage 1)614 hp6,000 rpm1,700-5,500 rpm6,250 rpm
AUDIS8 (D4)4.0 TFSI V8520 hp6,000 rpm1,700-5,500 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIS8 (D4)4.0 TFSI V8 (Stage 2)676 hpAUDIS8 (D4)4.0 TFSI V8 (Stage 3)780 hpAUDIS8 (D4)4.0 TFSI V8 (Stage 1)614 hpAUDIS8 (D4)4.0 TFSI V8520 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.4 s
3.1 s
3.6 s
4.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
3.6 s
3.3 s
3.8 s
4.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
9.2 s
8.4 s
10.5 s
12.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
295 km/h183 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Likely limited
292 km/h
181 mph
273 km/h
170 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
2.0 s
2.1 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
5.1 s
4.9 s
5.2 s
5.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.4 s
7.1 s
7.6 s
8.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
9.4 s
9.0 s
9.7 s
10.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.0 s
10.6 s
11.5 s
12.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
221 km/h
137 mph
226 km/h
141 mph
209 km/h
130 mph
198 km/h
123 mph

Power comparison

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

AUDI S8 (D4) 4.0 TFSI V8 (Stage 3) 780 hp has 260 hp more than AUDI S8 (D4) 4.0 TFSI V8 520 hp.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI S8 (D4) 4.0 TFSI V8 520 hp and AUDI S8 (D4) 4.0 TFSI V8 (Stage 3) 780 hp: 260 hp (194 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / 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)4.0 TFSI V8 (Stage 2)676 hp
Unrestricted
295 km/h183 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
AUDIS8 (D4)4.0 TFSI V8 (Stage 3)780 hp
292 km/h
181 mph
AUDIS8 (D4)4.0 TFSI V8 (Stage 1)614 hp
273 km/h
170 mph
AUDIS8 (D4)4.0 TFSI V8520 hp
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

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI S8 (D4) 4.0 TFSI V8 (Stage 3) 780 hp and AUDI S8 (D4) 4.0 TFSI V8 520 hp: 0.9 s.

The closest cars by acceleration are AUDI S8 (D4) 4.0 TFSI V8 (Stage 2) 676 hp and AUDI S8 (D4) 4.0 TFSI V8 (Stage 1) 614 hp, separated by only 0.2 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)4.0 TFSI V8 (Stage 2)676 hp
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 mpg UK
AUDIS8 (D4)4.0 TFSI V8 (Stage 3)780 hp
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 mpg UK
AUDIS8 (D4)4.0 TFSI V8 (Stage 1)614 hp
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 mpg UK
AUDIS8 (D4)4.0 TFSI V8520 hp
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS8 (D4)4.0 TFSI V8 (Stage 2)676 hp
342 hp/t
255 kW/t
2.9 kg/hp
AUDIS8 (D4)4.0 TFSI V8 (Stage 3)780 hp
395 hp/t
295 kW/t
2.5 kg/hp
AUDIS8 (D4)4.0 TFSI V8 (Stage 1)614 hp
311 hp/t
232 kW/t
3.2 kg/hp
AUDIS8 (D4)4.0 TFSI V8520 hp
263 hp/t
196 kW/t
3.8 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIS8 (D4)4.0 TFSI V8 (Stage 2)676 hp
676 hp
504 kW
3.6 s
Unrestricted
295 km/h183 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
AUDIS8 (D4)4.0 TFSI V8 (Stage 3)780 hp
780 hp
582 kW
3.3 s
292 km/h
181 mph
AUDIS8 (D4)4.0 TFSI V8 (Stage 1)614 hp
614 hp
458 kW
3.8 s
273 km/h
170 mph
AUDIS8 (D4)4.0 TFSI V8520 hp
520 hp
388 kW
4.2 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)4.0 TFSI V8 (Stage 2)676 hp
Power
676 hp
504 kW
0-100 km/h3.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
295 km/h183 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
520 L
18.4 cu ft
Length
5,146 mm
202.6 in
Height
1,458 mm
57.4 in
AUDIS8 (D4)4.0 TFSI V8 (Stage 3)780 hp
Power
780 hp
582 kW
0-100 km/h3.3 s
Top speed
292 km/h
181 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
520 L
18.4 cu ft
Length
5,146 mm
202.6 in
Height
1,458 mm
57.4 in
AUDIS8 (D4)4.0 TFSI V8 (Stage 1)614 hp
Power
614 hp
458 kW
0-100 km/h3.8 s
Top speed
273 km/h
170 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
520 L
18.4 cu ft
Length
5,146 mm
202.6 in
Height
1,458 mm
57.4 in
AUDIS8 (D4)4.0 TFSI V8520 hp
Power
520 hp
388 kW
0-100 km/h4.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
520 L
18.4 cu ft
Length
5,146 mm
202.6 in
Height
1,458 mm
57.4 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)4.0 TFSI V8 (Stage 2)676 hp
Power
676 hp
504 kW
0-100 km/h3.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
295 km/h183 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 mpg UK
AUDIS8 (D4)4.0 TFSI V8 (Stage 3)780 hp
Power
780 hp
582 kW
0-100 km/h3.3 s
Top speed
292 km/h
181 mph
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 mpg UK
AUDIS8 (D4)4.0 TFSI V8 (Stage 1)614 hp
Power
614 hp
458 kW
0-100 km/h3.8 s
Top speed
273 km/h
170 mph
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 mpg UK
AUDIS8 (D4)4.0 TFSI V8520 hp
Power
520 hp
388 kW
0-100 km/h4.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 mpg UK

AUDI S8 (D4) 4.0 TFSI V8 (Stage 2) 676 hp 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)4.0 TFSI V8 (Stage 2)676 hp
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 mpg UK
3.6 s
AUDIS8 (D4)4.0 TFSI V8 (Stage 3)780 hp
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 mpg UK
3.3 s
AUDIS8 (D4)4.0 TFSI V8 (Stage 1)614 hp
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 mpg UK
3.8 s
AUDIS8 (D4)4.0 TFSI V8520 hp
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 mpg UK
4.2 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)4.0 TFSI V8 (Stage 2)676 hp
342 hp/t
255 kW/t
2.9 kg/hp
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 mpg UK
AUDIS8 (D4)4.0 TFSI V8 (Stage 3)780 hp
395 hp/t
295 kW/t
2.5 kg/hp
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 mpg UK
AUDIS8 (D4)4.0 TFSI V8 (Stage 1)614 hp
311 hp/t
232 kW/t
3.2 kg/hp
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 mpg UK
AUDIS8 (D4)4.0 TFSI V8520 hp
263 hp/t
196 kW/t
3.8 kg/hp
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIS8 (D4)4.0 TFSI V8 (Stage 2)676 hpAUDIS8 (D4)4.0 TFSI V8 (Stage 3)780 hpAUDIS8 (D4)4.0 TFSI V8 (Stage 1)614 hpAUDIS8 (D4)4.0 TFSI V8520 hp
Power
676 hp
504 kW
780 hp
582 kW
614 hp
458 kW
520 hp
388 kW
Torque
878 Nm
647 lb-ft
1,008 Nm
743 lb-ft
793 Nm
585 lb-ft
650 Nm
479 lb-ft
Acceleration
3.6 s
3.3 s
3.8 s
4.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
295 km/h183 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
292 km/h
181 mph
273 km/h
170 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,975 kg
4,354 lb
1,975 kg
4,354 lb
1,975 kg
4,354 lb
1,975 kg
4,354 lb
Fuel consumption
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 mpg UK
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 mpg UK
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 mpg UK
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
520 L
18.4 cu ft
Length
5,146 mm
202.6 in
Height
1,458 mm
57.4 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
520 L
18.4 cu ft
Length
5,146 mm
202.6 in
Height
1,458 mm
57.4 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
520 L
18.4 cu ft
Length
5,146 mm
202.6 in
Height
1,458 mm
57.4 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
520 L
18.4 cu ft
Length
5,146 mm
202.6 in
Height
1,458 mm
57.4 in
Range score
891 km
554 mi
891 km
554 mi
891 km
554 mi
891 km
554 mi
CO2 score
235 g/km
235 g/km
235 g/km
235 g/km
Trunk score
520 L
18.4 cu ft
520 L
18.4 cu ft
520 L
18.4 cu ft
520 L
18.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
342 hp/t
255 kW/t
2.9 kg/hp
395 hp/t
295 kW/t
2.5 kg/hp
311 hp/t
232 kW/t
3.2 kg/hp
263 hp/t
196 kW/t
3.8 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score
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.

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleAUDI S8 (D4) 4.0 TFSI V8 (Stage 2) 676 hpAUDI S8 (D4) 4.0 TFSI V8 (Stage 3) 780 hpAUDI S8 (D4) 4.0 TFSI V8 (Stage 1) 614 hpAUDI S8 (D4) 4.0 TFSI V8 520 hp
Consumption10.1 L/100 km23.3 mpg US28 mpg UK10.1 L/100 km23.3 mpg US28 mpg UK10.1 L/100 km23.3 mpg US28 mpg UK10.1 L/100 km23.3 mpg US28 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km17.68 LC100 km17.68 LC100 km17.68 LC100 km17.68 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi28.45 LC100 mi28.45 LC100 mi28.45 LC100 mi28.45 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,515 L400 US gal333 UK gal1,515 L400 US gal333 UK gal1,515 L400 US gal333 UK gal1,515 L400 US gal333 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,651 LC/year2,651 LC/year2,651 LC/year2,651 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI S8 (D4) 4.0 TFSI V8 (Stage 3) 780 hp

  • Has 104 hp more
  • Has 130 Nm more
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 53 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

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