Car comparison

AUDI S8 (D5) 4.0 TFSI V8 · Stage 2vsAUDI S8 (D5) 4.0 TFSI V8 · Stage 3vsAUDI S8 (D5) 4.0 TFSI V8 · Stage 1vsAUDI 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 (D5)

4.0 TFSI V8

571 hp3996 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboSedan2020-2021

Comparison overview

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Best choices

AUDI S8 (D5) 4.0 TFSI V8 (Stage 2) 742 hp

  • Fastest top speed
    295 km/h
    183 mph Unrestricted
    280 km/h
    174 mph Restricted
  • Lightest
    2,230 kg
    4,916 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    11.4 L/100 km
    20.6 mpg US
    24.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    260 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    719 km
    447 mi
  • Largest trunk
    505 L
  • Best overall score
    86/100
  • Best performance score
    90/100
  • Best economy score
    76/100
  • Best practicality score
    76/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIS8 (D5)4.0 TFSI V8 (Stage 2)742 hpAUDIS8 (D5)4.0 TFSI V8 (Stage 3)857 hpAUDIS8 (D5)4.0 TFSI V8 (Stage 1)674 hpAUDIS8 (D5)4.0 TFSI V8571 hp
Power
742hp554kW+171 hp
857hp639kW+286 hp
674hp502kW+103 hp
571hp426kW
Torque
1,080Nm797lb-ft+280 Nm
1,240Nm915lb-ft+440 Nm
976Nm720lb-ft+176 Nm
800Nm590lb-ft
Curb weight
2,230kg4,916lb
2,230kg4,916lb
2,230kg4,916lb
2,230kg4,916lb
Gross weight
2,835kg6,250lb
2,835kg6,250lb
2,835kg6,250lb
2,835kg6,250lb
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
31.7s99% target: 292 km/h / 181 mph-4.6 s
Calculated
27.8s99% target: 289 km/h / 180 mph-8.5 s
Calculated
31.9s99% target: 270 km/h / 168 mph-4.4 s
Calculated
36.3s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.2s-0.6 s
3.0s-0.8 s
3.4s-0.4 s
3.8s
0-200 km/h
8.4s-2.8 s
Calculated
7.6s-3.6 s
Calculated
9.6s-1.6 s
Calculated
11.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.1s-0.5 s
Calculated
2.8s-0.8 s
Calculated
3.3s-0.3 s
Calculated
3.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11.4L/100 km20.6mpg US24.8mpg UK
11.4L/100 km20.6mpg US24.8mpg UK
11.4L/100 km20.6mpg US24.8mpg UK
11.4L/100 km20.6mpg US24.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
10.6s-1.0 s
Calculated
10.2s-1.3 s
Calculated
11.0s-0.5 s
Calculated
11.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
333hp/t248kW/t151hp/1000 lb
Calculated
384hp/t286kW/t174hp/1000 lb
Calculated
302hp/t225kW/t137hp/1000 lb
Calculated
256hp/t191kW/t116hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
484Nm/t324lb-ft/ton
Calculated
556Nm/t372lb-ft/ton
Calculated
438Nm/t293lb-ft/ton
Calculated
359Nm/t240lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
719km447mi
Calculated
719km447mi
Calculated
719km447mi
Calculated
719km447mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,996cc244cu in
3,996cc244cu in
3,996cc244cu in
3,996cc244cu in
Length
5,179mm204in
5,179mm204in
5,179mm204in
5,179mm204in
Width
1,945mm77in
1,945mm77in
1,945mm77in
1,945mm77in
Height
1,474mm58in
1,474mm58in
1,474mm58in
1,474mm58in
Wheelbase
2,998mm118in
2,998mm118in
2,998mm118in
2,998mm118in
Front track
1,628mm64in
1,628mm64in
1,628mm64in
1,628mm64in
Rear track
1,617mm64in
1,617mm64in
1,617mm64in
1,617mm64in
Trunk volume
505L
505L
505L
505L
Doors
4
4
4
4
Seats
5
5
5
5
Fuel tank
82L
82L
82L
82L
CO2 emissions
260g/km
260g/km
260g/km
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 (Stage 2) 742 hpAUDI S8 (D5) 4.0 TFSI V8 (Stage 3) 857 hpAUDI S8 (D5) 4.0 TFSI V8 (Stage 1) 674 hpAUDI S8 (D5) 4.0 TFSI V8 571 hpPowerTorque
  • AUDI S8 (D5) 4.0 TFSI V8 (Stage 2) 742 hp: Power / Torque
  • AUDI S8 (D5) 4.0 TFSI V8 (Stage 3) 857 hp: Power / Torque
  • AUDI S8 (D5) 4.0 TFSI V8 (Stage 1) 674 hp: Power / Torque
  • AUDI S8 (D5) 4.0 TFSI V8 571 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIS8 (D5)4.0 TFSI V8 (Stage 2)742 hp6,000 rpm2,000-4,500 rpm6,250 rpm
AUDIS8 (D5)4.0 TFSI V8 (Stage 3)857 hp6,000 rpm2,000-4,500 rpm6,250 rpm
AUDIS8 (D5)4.0 TFSI V8 (Stage 1)674 hp6,000 rpm2,000-4,500 rpm6,250 rpm
AUDIS8 (D5)4.0 TFSI V8571 hp6,000 rpm2,000-4,500 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIS8 (D5)4.0 TFSI V8 (Stage 2)742 hpAUDIS8 (D5)4.0 TFSI V8 (Stage 3)857 hpAUDIS8 (D5)4.0 TFSI V8 (Stage 1)674 hpAUDIS8 (D5)4.0 TFSI V8571 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.1 s
2.8 s
3.3 s
3.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
3.2 s
3.0 s
3.4 s
3.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
8.4 s
7.6 s
9.6 s
11.2 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
2.0 s
1.9 s
2.0 s
2.1 s
330 ft
101 m
4.9 s
4.7 s
5.0 s
5.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.1 s
6.8 s
7.3 s
7.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
9.0 s
8.7 s
9.3 s
9.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
10.6 s
10.2 s
11.0 s
11.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
226 km/h
141 mph
232 km/h
144 mph
214 km/h
133 mph
203 km/h
126 mph

Power comparison

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

AUDI S8 (D5) 4.0 TFSI V8 (Stage 3) 857 hp has 286 hp more than AUDI S8 (D5) 4.0 TFSI V8 571 hp.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI S8 (D5) 4.0 TFSI V8 571 hp and AUDI S8 (D5) 4.0 TFSI V8 (Stage 3) 857 hp: 286 hp (213 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 (D5)4.0 TFSI V8 (Stage 2)742 hp
Unrestricted
295 km/h183 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
AUDIS8 (D5)4.0 TFSI V8 (Stage 3)857 hp
292 km/h
181 mph
AUDIS8 (D5)4.0 TFSI V8 (Stage 1)674 hp
273 km/h
170 mph
AUDIS8 (D5)4.0 TFSI V8571 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 (D5) 4.0 TFSI V8 (Stage 3) 857 hp and AUDI S8 (D5) 4.0 TFSI V8 571 hp: 0.8 s.

The closest cars by acceleration are AUDI S8 (D5) 4.0 TFSI V8 (Stage 2) 742 hp and AUDI S8 (D5) 4.0 TFSI V8 (Stage 1) 674 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 (D5)4.0 TFSI V8 (Stage 2)742 hp
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK
AUDIS8 (D5)4.0 TFSI V8 (Stage 3)857 hp
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK
AUDIS8 (D5)4.0 TFSI V8 (Stage 1)674 hp
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK
AUDIS8 (D5)4.0 TFSI V8571 hp
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 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 (D5)4.0 TFSI V8 (Stage 2)742 hp
333 hp/t
248 kW/t
3.0 kg/hp
AUDIS8 (D5)4.0 TFSI V8 (Stage 3)857 hp
384 hp/t
286 kW/t
2.6 kg/hp
AUDIS8 (D5)4.0 TFSI V8 (Stage 1)674 hp
302 hp/t
225 kW/t
3.3 kg/hp
AUDIS8 (D5)4.0 TFSI V8571 hp
256 hp/t
191 kW/t
3.9 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 (D5)4.0 TFSI V8 (Stage 2)742 hp
742 hp
554 kW
3.2 s
Unrestricted
295 km/h183 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
AUDIS8 (D5)4.0 TFSI V8 (Stage 3)857 hp
857 hp
639 kW
3.0 s
292 km/h
181 mph
AUDIS8 (D5)4.0 TFSI V8 (Stage 1)674 hp
674 hp
502 kW
3.4 s
273 km/h
170 mph
AUDIS8 (D5)4.0 TFSI V8571 hp
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 V8 (Stage 2)742 hp
Power
742 hp
554 kW
0-100 km/h3.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
295 km/h183 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 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)4.0 TFSI V8 (Stage 3)857 hp
Power
857 hp
639 kW
0-100 km/h3.0 s
Top speed
292 km/h
181 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)4.0 TFSI V8 (Stage 1)674 hp
Power
674 hp
502 kW
0-100 km/h3.4 s
Top speed
273 km/h
170 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)4.0 TFSI V8571 hp
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 (D5)4.0 TFSI V8 (Stage 2)742 hp
Power
742 hp
554 kW
0-100 km/h3.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
295 km/h183 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK
AUDIS8 (D5)4.0 TFSI V8 (Stage 3)857 hp
Power
857 hp
639 kW
0-100 km/h3.0 s
Top speed
292 km/h
181 mph
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK
AUDIS8 (D5)4.0 TFSI V8 (Stage 1)674 hp
Power
674 hp
502 kW
0-100 km/h3.4 s
Top speed
273 km/h
170 mph
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK
AUDIS8 (D5)4.0 TFSI V8571 hp
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 (D5) 4.0 TFSI V8 (Stage 2) 742 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 (D5)4.0 TFSI V8 (Stage 2)742 hp
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK
3.2 s
AUDIS8 (D5)4.0 TFSI V8 (Stage 3)857 hp
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK
3.0 s
AUDIS8 (D5)4.0 TFSI V8 (Stage 1)674 hp
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK
3.4 s
AUDIS8 (D5)4.0 TFSI V8571 hp
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 (D5)4.0 TFSI V8 (Stage 2)742 hp
333 hp/t
248 kW/t
3.0 kg/hp
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK
AUDIS8 (D5)4.0 TFSI V8 (Stage 3)857 hp
384 hp/t
286 kW/t
2.6 kg/hp
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK
AUDIS8 (D5)4.0 TFSI V8 (Stage 1)674 hp
302 hp/t
225 kW/t
3.3 kg/hp
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK
AUDIS8 (D5)4.0 TFSI V8571 hp
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 (D5)4.0 TFSI V8 (Stage 2)742 hpAUDIS8 (D5)4.0 TFSI V8 (Stage 3)857 hpAUDIS8 (D5)4.0 TFSI V8 (Stage 1)674 hpAUDIS8 (D5)4.0 TFSI V8571 hp
Power
742 hp
554 kW
857 hp
639 kW
674 hp
502 kW
571 hp
426 kW
Torque
1,080 Nm
797 lb-ft
1,240 Nm
915 lb-ft
976 Nm
720 lb-ft
800 Nm
590 lb-ft
Acceleration
3.2 s
3.0 s
3.4 s
3.8 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
2,230 kg
4,916 lb
2,230 kg
4,916 lb
2,230 kg
4,916 lb
2,230 kg
4,916 lb
Fuel consumption
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 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
5,179 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
5,179 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
5,179 mm
203.9 in
Height
1,474 mm
58.0 in
Range score
719 km
447 mi
719 km
447 mi
719 km
447 mi
719 km
447 mi
CO2 score
260 g/km
260 g/km
260 g/km
260 g/km
Trunk score
505 L
17.8 cu ft
505 L
17.8 cu ft
505 L
17.8 cu ft
505 L
17.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
333 hp/t
248 kW/t
3.0 kg/hp
384 hp/t
286 kW/t
2.6 kg/hp
302 hp/t
225 kW/t
3.3 kg/hp
256 hp/t
191 kW/t
3.9 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 (D5) 4.0 TFSI V8 (Stage 2) 742 hpAUDI S8 (D5) 4.0 TFSI V8 (Stage 3) 857 hpAUDI S8 (D5) 4.0 TFSI V8 (Stage 1) 674 hpAUDI S8 (D5) 4.0 TFSI V8 571 hp
Consumption11.4 L/100 km20.6 mpg US24.8 mpg UK11.4 L/100 km20.6 mpg US24.8 mpg UK11.4 L/100 km20.6 mpg US24.8 mpg UK11.4 L/100 km20.6 mpg US24.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km19.95 LC100 km19.95 LC100 km19.95 LC100 km19.95 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi32.11 LC100 mi32.11 LC100 mi32.11 LC100 mi32.11 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,710 L452 US gal376 UK gal1,710 L452 US gal376 UK gal1,710 L452 US gal376 UK gal1,710 L452 US gal376 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,993 LC/year2,993 LC/year2,993 LC/year2,993 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI S8 (D5) 4.0 TFSI V8 (Stage 3) 857 hp

  • Has 114 hp more
  • Has 160 Nm more
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 51 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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