Car comparison

AUDI S8 (D5) 4.0 TFSI V8vsAUDI S8 (D5) · Facelift 2021 4.0 TFSI V8

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

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AUDI S8 (D5)

4.0 TFSI V8

571 hp3996 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboSedan2020-2021
VS

AUDI S8 (D5) · Facelift 2021

4.0 TFSI V8

571 hp3996 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboSedan2021-present

Comparison overview

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Best choices

AUDI S8 (D5) 4.0 TFSI V8 2020-2021

  • 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
  • Largest trunk
    505 L
  • Best overall score
    82/100
  • Best performance score
    85/100
  • Best practicality score
    76/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIS8 (D5)4.0 TFSI V82020-2021AUDIS8 (D5)Facelift 20214.0 TFSI V82021-present
Power
571hp426kW
571hp426kW
Torque
800Nm590lb-ft
800Nm590lb-ft
Curb weight
2,230kg4,916lb
2,220kg4,894lb
Gross weight
2,835kg6,250lb
2,835kg6,250lb
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
36.3s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
36.7s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.8s
3.8s
0-200 km/h
11.2s
Calculated
11.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.6s
Calculated
3.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11.4L/100 km20.6mpg US24.8mpg UK
10.8L/100 km21.8mpg US26.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
15.1L/100 km15.6mpg US18.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
8.2L/100 km28.7mpg US34.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
11.6s
Calculated
11.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
256hp/t191kW/t116hp/1000 lb
Calculated
257hp/t192kW/t117hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
359Nm/t240lb-ft/ton
Calculated
360Nm/t241lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
719km447mi
Calculated
759km472mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,996cc244cu in
3,996cc244cu in
Length
5,179mm204in
5,190mm204in
Width
1,945mm77in
1,945mm77in
Height
1,474mm58in
1,475mm58in
Wheelbase
2,998mm118in
2,998mm118in
Front track
1,628mm64in
1,629mm64in
Rear track
1,617mm64in
1,614mm64in
Trunk volume
505L
505L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
82L
82L
CO2 emissions
260g/km
-

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI S8 (D5) 4.0 TFSI V8 2020-2021AUDI S8 (D5) Facelift 2021 4.0 TFSI V8 2021-presentPowerTorque
  • AUDI S8 (D5) 4.0 TFSI V8 2020-2021: Power / Torque
  • AUDI S8 (D5) Facelift 2021 4.0 TFSI V8 2021-present: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIS8 (D5)4.0 TFSI V82020-20216,000 rpm2,000-4,500 rpm6,250 rpm
AUDIS8 (D5)Facelift 20214.0 TFSI V82021-present6,000 rpm2,050-4,500 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIS8 (D5)4.0 TFSI V82020-2021AUDIS8 (D5)Facelift 20214.0 TFSI V82021-present
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.6 s
3.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
3.8 s
3.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
11.2 s
11.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
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
7.7 s
7.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
9.8 s
9.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.6 s
11.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
203 km/h
126 mph
203 km/h
126 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS8 (D5)4.0 TFSI V82020-2021
571 hp
426 kW
AUDIS8 (D5)Facelift 20214.0 TFSI V82021-present
571 hp
426 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS8 (D5)4.0 TFSI V82020-2021
800 Nm
590 lb-ft
AUDIS8 (D5)Facelift 20214.0 TFSI V82021-present
800 Nm
590 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS8 (D5)4.0 TFSI V82020-2021
2,230 kg
4,916 lb
AUDIS8 (D5)Facelift 20214.0 TFSI V82021-present
2,220 kg
4,894 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)4.0 TFSI V82020-2021
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIS8 (D5)Facelift 20214.0 TFSI V82021-present
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)4.0 TFSI V82020-20213.8 s
AUDIS8 (D5)Facelift 20214.0 TFSI V82021-present3.8 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)4.0 TFSI V82020-2021
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK
AUDIS8 (D5)Facelift 20214.0 TFSI V82021-present
10.8 L/100 km
21.8 mpg US
26.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI S8 (D5) Facelift 2021 4.0 TFSI V8 2021-present and AUDI S8 (D5) 4.0 TFSI V8 2020-2021: 0.6 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)4.0 TFSI V82020-2021
256 hp/t
191 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp
AUDIS8 (D5)Facelift 20214.0 TFSI V82021-present
257 hp/t
192 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 (D5)4.0 TFSI V82020-2021
719 km
447 mi
AUDIS8 (D5)Facelift 20214.0 TFSI V82021-present
759 km
472 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIS8 (D5)4.0 TFSI V82020-2021
571 hp
426 kW
3.8 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIS8 (D5)Facelift 20214.0 TFSI V82021-present
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 (D5)4.0 TFSI V82020-2021
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
AUDIS8 (D5)Facelift 20214.0 TFSI V82021-present
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

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)4.0 TFSI V82020-2021
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
AUDIS8 (D5)Facelift 20214.0 TFSI V82021-present
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

AUDI S8 (D5) Facelift 2021 4.0 TFSI V8 2021-present 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)4.0 TFSI V82020-2021
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK
3.8 s
AUDIS8 (D5)Facelift 20214.0 TFSI V82021-present
10.8 L/100 km
21.8 mpg US
26.2 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 (D5)4.0 TFSI V82020-2021
256 hp/t
191 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK
AUDIS8 (D5)Facelift 20214.0 TFSI V82021-present
257 hp/t
192 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp
10.8 L/100 km
21.8 mpg US
26.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIS8 (D5)4.0 TFSI V82020-2021AUDIS8 (D5)Facelift 20214.0 TFSI V82021-present
Power
571 hp
426 kW
571 hp
426 kW
Torque
800 Nm
590 lb-ft
800 Nm
590 lb-ft
Acceleration
3.8 s
3.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
2,230 kg
4,916 lb
2,220 kg
4,894 lb
Fuel consumption
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK
10.8 L/100 km
21.8 mpg US
26.2 mpg UK
Practicality
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
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
Range score
719 km
447 mi
759 km
472 mi
CO2 score
260 g/km
-
Trunk score
505 L
17.8 cu ft
505 L
17.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
256 hp/t
191 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp
257 hp/t
192 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.

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) 4.0 TFSI V8 2020-2021AUDI S8 (D5) Facelift 2021 4.0 TFSI V8 2021-present
Consumption11.4 L/100 km20.6 mpg US24.8 mpg UK10.8 L/100 km21.8 mpg US26.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km19.95 LC100 km18.90 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi32.11 LC100 mi30.42 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,710 L452 US gal376 UK gal1,620 L428 US gal356 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,993 LC/year2,835 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI S8 (D5) 4.0 TFSI V8 2020-2021

No measurable advantages in the available data.

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

AUDI S8 (D5) Facelift 2021 4.0 TFSI V8 2021-present

  • Is 10 kg lighter
  • Uses 0.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 1 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 40 km (25 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

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