AUDI S8 (D5)
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.
New comparisonAUDI S8 (D5)
4.0 TFSI V8 (Stage 3)
AUDI S8 (D5)
4.0 TFSI V8 (Stage 1)
AUDI S8 (D5)
4.0 TFSI V8
Comparison overview
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Best choices
AUDI S8 (D5) 4.0 TFSI V8 (Stage 2) 742 hp
- Fastest top speed295 km/h183 mph Unrestricted280 km/h174 mph Restricted
- Lightest2,230 kg4,916 lb
- Lowest combined fuel consumption11.4 L/100 km20.6 mpg US24.8 mpg UK
- Lowest CO2 emissions260 g/km
- Best estimated range719 km447 mi
- Largest trunk505 L
- Best overall score86/100
- Best performance score90/100
- Best economy score76/100
- Best practicality score76/100
AUDI S8 (D5) 4.0 TFSI V8 (Stage 3) 857 hp
- Quickest 0-100 km/h3.0 s
- Most powerful857 hp639 kW
- Highest torque1,240 Nm915 lb-ft
- Best power-to-weight384 hp/t286 kW/t2.6 kg/hp
Specification comparison
| Model | AUDIS8 (D5)4.0 TFSI V8 (Stage 2)742 hp | AUDIS8 (D5)4.0 TFSI V8 (Stage 3)857 hp | AUDIS8 (D5)4.0 TFSI V8 (Stage 1)674 hp | AUDIS8 (D5)4.0 TFSI V8571 hp |
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| 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 Calculated | 292 km/h 181 mph | 273 km/h 170 mph | 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 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
| Vehicle | Peak power RPM | Peak torque RPM | Max engine speed |
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| AUDIS8 (D5)4.0 TFSI V8 (Stage 2)742 hp | 6,000 rpm | 2,000-4,500 rpm | 6,250 rpm |
| AUDIS8 (D5)4.0 TFSI V8 (Stage 3)857 hp | 6,000 rpm | 2,000-4,500 rpm | 6,250 rpm |
| AUDIS8 (D5)4.0 TFSI V8 (Stage 1)674 hp | 6,000 rpm | 2,000-4,500 rpm | 6,250 rpm |
| AUDIS8 (D5)4.0 TFSI V8571 hp | 6,000 rpm | 2,000-4,500 rpm | 6,250 rpm |
Acceleration curve
Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.
| Metric | AUDIS8 (D5)4.0 TFSI V8 (Stage 2)742 hp | AUDIS8 (D5)4.0 TFSI V8 (Stage 3)857 hp | AUDIS8 (D5)4.0 TFSI V8 (Stage 1)674 hp | AUDIS8 (D5)4.0 TFSI V8571 hp |
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| 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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| AUDIS8 (D5)4.0 TFSI V8 (Stage 2)742 hp | 742 hp 554 kW |
| AUDIS8 (D5)4.0 TFSI V8 (Stage 3)857 hp | 857 hp 639 kW |
| AUDIS8 (D5)4.0 TFSI V8 (Stage 1)674 hp | 674 hp 502 kW |
| AUDIS8 (D5)4.0 TFSI V8571 hp | 571 hp 426 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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| AUDIS8 (D5)4.0 TFSI V8 (Stage 2)742 hp | 1,080 Nm 797 lb-ft |
| AUDIS8 (D5)4.0 TFSI V8 (Stage 3)857 hp | 1,240 Nm 915 lb-ft |
| AUDIS8 (D5)4.0 TFSI V8 (Stage 1)674 hp | 976 Nm 720 lb-ft |
| AUDIS8 (D5)4.0 TFSI V8571 hp | 800 Nm 590 lb-ft |
Curb weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| AUDIS8 (D5)4.0 TFSI V8 (Stage 2)742 hp | 2,230 kg 4,916 lb |
| AUDIS8 (D5)4.0 TFSI V8 (Stage 3)857 hp | 2,230 kg 4,916 lb |
| AUDIS8 (D5)4.0 TFSI V8 (Stage 1)674 hp | 2,230 kg 4,916 lb |
| AUDIS8 (D5)4.0 TFSI V8571 hp | 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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| 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
| Vehicle | Value |
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| AUDIS8 (D5)4.0 TFSI V8 (Stage 2)742 hp | 3.2 s |
| AUDIS8 (D5)4.0 TFSI V8 (Stage 3)857 hp | 3.0 s |
| AUDIS8 (D5)4.0 TFSI V8 (Stage 1)674 hp | 3.4 s |
| AUDIS8 (D5)4.0 TFSI V8571 hp | 3.8 s |
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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| 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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| 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
| Vehicle | Value |
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| AUDIS8 (D5)4.0 TFSI V8 (Stage 2)742 hp | 719 km 447 mi |
| AUDIS8 (D5)4.0 TFSI V8 (Stage 3)857 hp | 719 km 447 mi |
| AUDIS8 (D5)4.0 TFSI V8 (Stage 1)674 hp | 719 km 447 mi |
| AUDIS8 (D5)4.0 TFSI V8571 hp | 719 km 447 mi |
Performance spider chart
Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.
| Vehicle | Power | Acceleration | Top speed |
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| 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.
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| AUDIS8 (D5)4.0 TFSI V8 (Stage 1)674 hp |
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Performance vs fuel economy
Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.
| Vehicle | Performance score | Fuel economy score | ||||||
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| 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 | ||||||
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.
| Vehicle | Fuel consumption, L/100 km | 0-100 km/h, s |
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| 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.
| Vehicle | Power-to-weight, hp/t | Fuel consumption, L/100 km |
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| 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
| Vehicle | AUDIS8 (D5)4.0 TFSI V8 (Stage 2)742 hp | AUDIS8 (D5)4.0 TFSI V8 (Stage 3)857 hp | AUDIS8 (D5)4.0 TFSI V8 (Stage 1)674 hp | AUDIS8 (D5)4.0 TFSI V8571 hp | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 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 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 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
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| Vehicle | AUDI S8 (D5) 4.0 TFSI V8 (Stage 2) 742 hp | AUDI S8 (D5) 4.0 TFSI V8 (Stage 3) 857 hp | AUDI S8 (D5) 4.0 TFSI V8 (Stage 1) 674 hp | AUDI S8 (D5) 4.0 TFSI V8 571 hp |
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| Consumption | 11.4 L/100 km20.6 mpg US24.8 mpg UK | 11.4 L/100 km20.6 mpg US24.8 mpg UK | 11.4 L/100 km20.6 mpg US24.8 mpg UK | 11.4 L/100 km20.6 mpg US24.8 mpg UK |
| Cost / 100 km | 19.95 LC100 km | 19.95 LC100 km | 19.95 LC100 km | 19.95 LC100 km |
| Cost / 100 mi | 32.11 LC100 mi | 32.11 LC100 mi | 32.11 LC100 mi | 32.11 LC100 mi |
| Annual fuel used | 1,710 L452 US gal376 UK gal | 1,710 L452 US gal376 UK gal | 1,710 L452 US gal376 UK gal | 1,710 L452 US gal376 UK gal |
| Annual fuel cost | 2,993 LC/year | 2,993 LC/year | 2,993 LC/year | 2,993 LC/year |
Head-to-head comparisons
AUDI S8 (D5) 4.0 TFSI V8 (Stage 2) 742 hp
- Has 3 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
Pros
- Highest top speed
- Lightest
- Lowest combined fuel consumption
- Best estimated range
- Largest trunk
Cons
- Highest CO2 emissions
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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