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AUDI S8 (D5) · Facelift 2021 4.0 TFSI V8 · Stage 3vsAUDI S8 (D5) · Facelift 2021 4.0 TFSI V8 · Stage 2vsAUDI S8 (D5) · Facelift 2021 4.0 TFSI V8 · Stage 1vsAUDI 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) · Facelift 2021

4.0 TFSI V8 (Stage 3)

857 hp3996 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboSedan2021-present
VS

AUDI S8 (D5) · Facelift 2021

4.0 TFSI V8 (Stage 2)

742 hp3996 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboSedan2021-present
VS

AUDI S8 (D5) · Facelift 2021

4.0 TFSI V8 (Stage 1)

674 hp3996 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboSedan2021-present
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) Facelift 2021 4.0 TFSI V8 (Stage 3) 857 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    3.0 s
  • Fastest top speed
    378 km/h
    235 mph
  • Most powerful
    857 hp
    639 kW
  • Highest torque
    1,240 Nm
    915 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    2,220 kg
    4,894 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    386 hp/t
    288 kW/t
    2.6 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    10.8 L/100 km
    21.8 mpg US
    26.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    15.1 L/100 km
    15.6 mpg US
    18.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    8.2 L/100 km
    28.7 mpg US
    34.4 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    759 km
    472 mi
  • Largest trunk
    505 L
  • Best overall score
    87/100
  • Best performance score
    92/100
  • Best economy score
    78/100
  • Best practicality score
    76/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIS8 (D5)Facelift 20214.0 TFSI V8 (Stage 3)857 hpAUDIS8 (D5)Facelift 20214.0 TFSI V8 (Stage 2)742 hpAUDIS8 (D5)Facelift 20214.0 TFSI V8 (Stage 1)674 hpAUDIS8 (D5)Facelift 20214.0 TFSI V8571 hp
Power
857hp639kW+286 hp
742hp554kW+171 hp
674hp502kW+103 hp
571hp426kW
Torque
1,240Nm915lb-ft+440 Nm
1,080Nm797lb-ft+280 Nm
976Nm720lb-ft+176 Nm
800Nm590lb-ft
Curb weight
2,220kg4,894lb
2,220kg4,894lb
2,220kg4,894lb
2,220kg4,894lb
Gross weight
2,835kg6,250lb
2,835kg6,250lb
2,835kg6,250lb
2,835kg6,250lb
Top speed
378 km/h
235 mph
+113 km/h
360 km/h
224 mph
+95 km/h
348 km/h
216 mph
+83 km/h
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
37.7s99% target: 374 km/h / 233 mph+1.0 s
Calculated
40.2s99% target: 356 km/h / 221 mph+3.5 s
Calculated
43.0s99% target: 345 km/h / 214 mph+6.3 s
Calculated
36.7s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.0s-0.8 s
3.2s-0.6 s
3.4s-0.4 s
3.8s
0-200 km/h
6.9s-4.4 s
Calculated
7.7s-3.5 s
Calculated
8.4s-2.8 s
Calculated
11.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
2.8s-0.8 s
Calculated
3.1s-0.5 s
Calculated
3.3s-0.3 s
Calculated
3.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10.8L/100 km21.8mpg US26.2mpg UK
10.8L/100 km21.8mpg US26.2mpg UK
10.8L/100 km21.8mpg US26.2mpg UK
10.8L/100 km21.8mpg US26.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
15.1L/100 km15.6mpg US18.7mpg UK
15.1L/100 km15.6mpg US18.7mpg UK
15.1L/100 km15.6mpg US18.7mpg UK
15.1L/100 km15.6mpg US18.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.2L/100 km28.7mpg US34.4mpg UK
8.2L/100 km28.7mpg US34.4mpg UK
8.2L/100 km28.7mpg US34.4mpg UK
8.2L/100 km28.7mpg US34.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
9.9s-1.7 s
Calculated
10.4s-1.2 s
Calculated
10.7s-0.9 s
Calculated
11.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
386hp/t288kW/t175hp/1000 lb
Calculated
334hp/t249kW/t152hp/1000 lb
Calculated
304hp/t226kW/t138hp/1000 lb
Calculated
257hp/t192kW/t117hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
559Nm/t374lb-ft/ton
Calculated
486Nm/t326lb-ft/ton
Calculated
440Nm/t294lb-ft/ton
Calculated
360Nm/t241lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
759km472mi
Calculated
759km472mi
Calculated
759km472mi
Calculated
759km472mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,996cc244cu in
3,996cc244cu in
3,996cc244cu in
3,996cc244cu in
Length
5,190mm204in
5,190mm204in
5,190mm204in
5,190mm204in
Width
1,945mm77in
1,945mm77in
1,945mm77in
1,945mm77in
Height
1,475mm58in
1,475mm58in
1,475mm58in
1,475mm58in
Wheelbase
2,998mm118in
2,998mm118in
2,998mm118in
2,998mm118in
Front track
1,629mm64in
1,629mm64in
1,629mm64in
1,629mm64in
Rear track
1,614mm64in
1,614mm64in
1,614mm64in
1,614mm64in
Trunk volume
505L
505L
505L
505L
Doors
4
4
4
4
Seats
5
5
5
5
Fuel tank
82L
82L
82L
82L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI S8 (D5) Facelift 2021 4.0 TFSI V8 (Stage 3) 857 hpAUDI S8 (D5) Facelift 2021 4.0 TFSI V8 (Stage 2) 742 hpAUDI S8 (D5) Facelift 2021 4.0 TFSI V8 (Stage 1) 674 hpAUDI S8 (D5) Facelift 2021 4.0 TFSI V8 571 hpPowerTorque
  • AUDI S8 (D5) Facelift 2021 4.0 TFSI V8 (Stage 3) 857 hp: Power / Torque
  • AUDI S8 (D5) Facelift 2021 4.0 TFSI V8 (Stage 2) 742 hp: Power / Torque
  • AUDI S8 (D5) Facelift 2021 4.0 TFSI V8 (Stage 1) 674 hp: Power / Torque
  • AUDI S8 (D5) Facelift 2021 4.0 TFSI V8 571 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIS8 (D5)Facelift 20214.0 TFSI V8 (Stage 3)857 hp6,000 rpm2,050-4,500 rpm6,250 rpm
AUDIS8 (D5)Facelift 20214.0 TFSI V8 (Stage 2)742 hp6,000 rpm2,050-4,500 rpm6,250 rpm
AUDIS8 (D5)Facelift 20214.0 TFSI V8 (Stage 1)674 hp6,000 rpm2,050-4,500 rpm6,250 rpm
AUDIS8 (D5)Facelift 20214.0 TFSI V8571 hp6,000 rpm2,050-4,500 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIS8 (D5)Facelift 20214.0 TFSI V8 (Stage 3)857 hpAUDIS8 (D5)Facelift 20214.0 TFSI V8 (Stage 2)742 hpAUDIS8 (D5)Facelift 20214.0 TFSI V8 (Stage 1)674 hpAUDIS8 (D5)Facelift 20214.0 TFSI V8571 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
2.8 s
3.1 s
3.3 s
3.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
3.0 s
3.2 s
3.4 s
3.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
6.9 s
7.7 s
8.4 s
11.2 s
0-200 mph
0-322 km/h
16.4 s
20.3 s
24.6 s
-
Top speed
378 km/h
235 mph
360 km/h
224 mph
348 km/h
216 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
1.9 s
2.0 s
2.1 s
2.1 s
330 ft
101 m
4.7 s
4.9 s
5.0 s
5.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
6.7 s
7.0 s
7.2 s
7.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
8.5 s
8.9 s
9.2 s
9.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
9.9 s
10.4 s
10.7 s
11.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
254 km/h
158 mph
241 km/h
150 mph
232 km/h
144 mph
203 km/h
126 mph

Power comparison

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

AUDI S8 (D5) Facelift 2021 4.0 TFSI V8 (Stage 3) 857 hp has 286 hp more than AUDI S8 (D5) Facelift 2021 4.0 TFSI V8 571 hp.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI S8 (D5) Facelift 2021 4.0 TFSI V8 571 hp and AUDI S8 (D5) Facelift 2021 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

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) Facelift 2021 4.0 TFSI V8 (Stage 3) 857 hp and AUDI S8 (D5) Facelift 2021 4.0 TFSI V8 571 hp: 0.8 s.

The closest cars by acceleration are AUDI S8 (D5) Facelift 2021 4.0 TFSI V8 (Stage 2) 742 hp and AUDI S8 (D5) Facelift 2021 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)Facelift 20214.0 TFSI V8 (Stage 3)857 hp
10.8 L/100 km
21.8 mpg US
26.2 mpg UK
AUDIS8 (D5)Facelift 20214.0 TFSI V8 (Stage 2)742 hp
10.8 L/100 km
21.8 mpg US
26.2 mpg UK
AUDIS8 (D5)Facelift 20214.0 TFSI V8 (Stage 1)674 hp
10.8 L/100 km
21.8 mpg US
26.2 mpg UK
AUDIS8 (D5)Facelift 20214.0 TFSI V8571 hp
10.8 L/100 km
21.8 mpg US
26.2 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

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

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)Facelift 20214.0 TFSI V8 (Stage 3)857 hp
857 hp
639 kW
3.0 s
378 km/h
235 mph
AUDIS8 (D5)Facelift 20214.0 TFSI V8 (Stage 2)742 hp
742 hp
554 kW
3.2 s
360 km/h
224 mph
AUDIS8 (D5)Facelift 20214.0 TFSI V8 (Stage 1)674 hp
674 hp
502 kW
3.4 s
348 km/h
216 mph
AUDIS8 (D5)Facelift 20214.0 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)Facelift 20214.0 TFSI V8 (Stage 3)857 hp
Power
857 hp
639 kW
0-100 km/h3.0 s
Top speed
378 km/h
235 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
AUDIS8 (D5)Facelift 20214.0 TFSI V8 (Stage 2)742 hp
Power
742 hp
554 kW
0-100 km/h3.2 s
Top speed
360 km/h
224 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
AUDIS8 (D5)Facelift 20214.0 TFSI V8 (Stage 1)674 hp
Power
674 hp
502 kW
0-100 km/h3.4 s
Top speed
348 km/h
216 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
AUDIS8 (D5)Facelift 20214.0 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
5,190 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)Facelift 20214.0 TFSI V8 (Stage 3)857 hp
Power
857 hp
639 kW
0-100 km/h3.0 s
Top speed
378 km/h
235 mph
10.8 L/100 km
21.8 mpg US
26.2 mpg UK
AUDIS8 (D5)Facelift 20214.0 TFSI V8 (Stage 2)742 hp
Power
742 hp
554 kW
0-100 km/h3.2 s
Top speed
360 km/h
224 mph
10.8 L/100 km
21.8 mpg US
26.2 mpg UK
AUDIS8 (D5)Facelift 20214.0 TFSI V8 (Stage 1)674 hp
Power
674 hp
502 kW
0-100 km/h3.4 s
Top speed
348 km/h
216 mph
10.8 L/100 km
21.8 mpg US
26.2 mpg UK
AUDIS8 (D5)Facelift 20214.0 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
10.8 L/100 km
21.8 mpg US
26.2 mpg UK

AUDI S8 (D5) Facelift 2021 4.0 TFSI V8 (Stage 3) 857 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)Facelift 20214.0 TFSI V8 (Stage 3)857 hp
10.8 L/100 km
21.8 mpg US
26.2 mpg UK
3.0 s
AUDIS8 (D5)Facelift 20214.0 TFSI V8 (Stage 2)742 hp
10.8 L/100 km
21.8 mpg US
26.2 mpg UK
3.2 s
AUDIS8 (D5)Facelift 20214.0 TFSI V8 (Stage 1)674 hp
10.8 L/100 km
21.8 mpg US
26.2 mpg UK
3.4 s
AUDIS8 (D5)Facelift 20214.0 TFSI V8571 hp
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)Facelift 20214.0 TFSI V8 (Stage 3)857 hp
386 hp/t
288 kW/t
2.6 kg/hp
10.8 L/100 km
21.8 mpg US
26.2 mpg UK
AUDIS8 (D5)Facelift 20214.0 TFSI V8 (Stage 2)742 hp
334 hp/t
249 kW/t
3.0 kg/hp
10.8 L/100 km
21.8 mpg US
26.2 mpg UK
AUDIS8 (D5)Facelift 20214.0 TFSI V8 (Stage 1)674 hp
304 hp/t
226 kW/t
3.3 kg/hp
10.8 L/100 km
21.8 mpg US
26.2 mpg UK
AUDIS8 (D5)Facelift 20214.0 TFSI V8571 hp
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)Facelift 20214.0 TFSI V8 (Stage 3)857 hpAUDIS8 (D5)Facelift 20214.0 TFSI V8 (Stage 2)742 hpAUDIS8 (D5)Facelift 20214.0 TFSI V8 (Stage 1)674 hpAUDIS8 (D5)Facelift 20214.0 TFSI V8571 hp
Power
857 hp
639 kW
742 hp
554 kW
674 hp
502 kW
571 hp
426 kW
Torque
1,240 Nm
915 lb-ft
1,080 Nm
797 lb-ft
976 Nm
720 lb-ft
800 Nm
590 lb-ft
Acceleration
3.0 s
3.2 s
3.4 s
3.8 s
Top speed
378 km/h
235 mph
360 km/h
224 mph
348 km/h
216 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
2,220 kg
4,894 lb
2,220 kg
4,894 lb
2,220 kg
4,894 lb
2,220 kg
4,894 lb
Fuel consumption
10.8 L/100 km
21.8 mpg US
26.2 mpg UK
10.8 L/100 km
21.8 mpg US
26.2 mpg UK
10.8 L/100 km
21.8 mpg US
26.2 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
5,190 mm
204.3 in
Height
1,475 mm
58.1 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
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
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
759 km
472 mi
759 km
472 mi
759 km
472 mi
759 km
472 mi
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
386 hp/t
288 kW/t
2.6 kg/hp
334 hp/t
249 kW/t
3.0 kg/hp
304 hp/t
226 kW/t
3.3 kg/hp
257 hp/t
192 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) Facelift 2021 4.0 TFSI V8 (Stage 3) 857 hpAUDI S8 (D5) Facelift 2021 4.0 TFSI V8 (Stage 2) 742 hpAUDI S8 (D5) Facelift 2021 4.0 TFSI V8 (Stage 1) 674 hpAUDI S8 (D5) Facelift 2021 4.0 TFSI V8 571 hp
Consumption10.8 L/100 km21.8 mpg US26.2 mpg UK10.8 L/100 km21.8 mpg US26.2 mpg UK10.8 L/100 km21.8 mpg US26.2 mpg UK10.8 L/100 km21.8 mpg US26.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km18.90 LC100 km18.90 LC100 km18.90 LC100 km18.90 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi30.42 LC100 mi30.42 LC100 mi30.42 LC100 mi30.42 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,620 L428 US gal356 UK gal1,620 L428 US gal356 UK gal1,620 L428 US gal356 UK gal1,620 L428 US gal356 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,835 LC/year2,835 LC/year2,835 LC/year2,835 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI S8 (D5) Facelift 2021 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 18 km/h (11 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 51 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

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