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AUDI S8 (D5) · Facelift 2021 4.0 TFSI V8vsIM L7 · Facelift 2024 90 kWh

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

571 hp3996 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboSedan2021-present
VS

IM L7 · Facelift 2024

90 kWh

578 hpElectricAWDAutomaticSedan2024-present

Comparison overview

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AUDI S8 (D5) Facelift 2021 4.0 TFSI V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    3.8 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Highest torque
    800 Nm
    590 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    2,220 kg
    4,894 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    257 hp/t
    192 kW/t
    3.9 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    505 L
  • Best overall score
    82/100
  • Best performance score
    85/100
  • Best economy score
    78/100
  • Best practicality score
    76/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIS8 (D5)Facelift 20214.0 TFSI V8IML7Facelift 202490 kWh
Power
571hp426kW
578hp431kW
Torque
800Nm590lb-ft
725Nm535lb-ft
Curb weight
2,220kg4,894lb
2,290kg5,049lb
Gross weight
2,835kg6,250lb
2,735kg6,030lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
215 km/h134 mph
Restricted
200 km/h124 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
36.7s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
26.7s99% target: 213 km/h / 132 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.8s
3.9s
0-200 km/h
11.2s
Calculated
15.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.6s
Calculated
3.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
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
12.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
257hp/t192kW/t117hp/1000 lb
Calculated
252hp/t188kW/t114hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
360Nm/t241lb-ft/ton
Calculated
317Nm/t212lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
759km472mi
Calculated
-
Displacement
3,996cc244cu in
-
Length
5,190mm204in
5,108mm201in
Width
1,945mm77in
1,960mm77in
Height
1,475mm58in
1,485mm58in
Wheelbase
2,998mm118in
3,100mm122in
Front track
1,629mm64in
1,671mm66in
Rear track
1,614mm64in
1,671mm66in
Trunk volume
505L
435L
Max trunk volume-
1,260L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
82L
-

Performance charts

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Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIS8 (D5)Facelift 20214.0 TFSI V8IML7Facelift 202490 kWh
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.6 s
3.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
3.8 s
3.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
11.2 s
15.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
215 km/h134 mph
Restricted
200 km/h124 mph
Likely 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
7.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
9.8 s
10.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.6 s
12.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
203 km/h
126 mph
186 km/h
116 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS8 (D5)Facelift 20214.0 TFSI V8
571 hp
426 kW
IML7Facelift 202490 kWh
578 hp
431 kW

IM L7 Facelift 2024 90 kWh has 7 hp more than AUDI S8 (D5) Facelift 2021 4.0 TFSI V8.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI S8 (D5) Facelift 2021 4.0 TFSI V8 and IM L7 Facelift 2024 90 kWh: 7 hp (5 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS8 (D5)Facelift 20214.0 TFSI V8
800 Nm
590 lb-ft
IML7Facelift 202490 kWh
725 Nm
535 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS8 (D5)Facelift 20214.0 TFSI V8
2,220 kg
4,894 lb
IML7Facelift 202490 kWh
2,290 kg
5,049 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)Facelift 20214.0 TFSI V8
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
IML7Facelift 202490 kWh
Unrestricted
215 km/h134 mph
Restricted
200 km/h124 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS8 (D5)Facelift 20214.0 TFSI V83.8 s
IML7Facelift 202490 kWh3.9 s

Although IM L7 Facelift 2024 90 kWh has more power, AUDI S8 (D5) Facelift 2021 4.0 TFSI V8 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI S8 (D5) Facelift 2021 4.0 TFSI V8 and IM L7 Facelift 2024 90 kWh: 0.1 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS8 (D5)Facelift 20214.0 TFSI V8
257 hp/t
192 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp
IML7Facelift 202490 kWh
252 hp/t
188 kW/t
4.0 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIS8 (D5)Facelift 20214.0 TFSI V8
571 hp
426 kW
3.8 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
IML7Facelift 202490 kWh
578 hp
431 kW
3.9 s
Unrestricted
215 km/h134 mph
Restricted
200 km/h124 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
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
IML7Facelift 202490 kWh
Power
578 hp
431 kW
0-100 km/h3.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
215 km/h134 mph
Restricted
200 km/h124 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
435 L
15.4 cu ft
Length
5,108 mm
201.1 in
Height
1,485 mm
58.5 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIS8 (D5)Facelift 20214.0 TFSI V8IML7Facelift 202490 kWh
Power
571 hp
426 kW
578 hp
431 kW
Torque
800 Nm
590 lb-ft
725 Nm
535 lb-ft
Acceleration
3.8 s
3.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
215 km/h134 mph
Restricted
200 km/h124 mph
Lightness
2,220 kg
4,894 lb
2,290 kg
5,049 lb
Fuel consumption
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
435 L
15.4 cu ft
Length
5,108 mm
201.1 in
Height
1,485 mm
58.5 in
Range score
759 km
472 mi
-
Trunk score
505 L
17.8 cu ft
435 L
15.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
257 hp/t
192 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp
252 hp/t
188 kW/t
4.0 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) Facelift 2021 4.0 TFSI V8
Consumption10.8 L/100 km21.8 mpg US26.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km18.90 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi30.42 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,620 L428 US gal356 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,835 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI S8 (D5) Facelift 2021 4.0 TFSI V8

  • Has 75 Nm more
  • Is 70 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 50 km/h (31 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 5 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 70 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power

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