Audi A8 0–60 Times
The Audi A8 0–60 times and quarter-mile times below are from 36 verified production tests sourced from reputable automotive resources such as Car and Driver, Motor Trend and MotorWeek and more.
The fastest tested production Audi A8 is the 2016 Audi A8 L 4.0T Sport Quattro Sedan, which went from 0 to 60 mph in 3.90 seconds, reaching the ¼ mile in 12.40 seconds at 113.0 mph, according to Car and Driver.
The slowest tested production Audi A8 is the 2004 Audi A8 L 4.2 Quattro Sedan, which took 7.10 seconds to reach 60 mph, running the ¼ mile in 15.12 seconds at 94.5 mph, according to Motor Trend.
Across the 36 verified production tests of the Audi A8, the average 0–60 mph time is 5.72 seconds. The average quarter-mile time is 14.18 seconds at 99.90 mph.
Fastest 0–60 3.90sec 2016 L 4.0T Sport Quattro Sedan · stock
Average 0–60 5.72sec Across 36 production runs
Avg ¼ Mile 14.18sec @ 99.9 mph trap
Slowest 0–60 7.10sec 2004 L 4.2
Across 36 verified production runs, the Audi A8 ranges from 3.90 to 7.10 seconds 0–60, with a 5.72-second average.
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Audi A8 Performance Overview
Audi’s A8 performance record spans 36 verified tests across 1997 to 2022, tracing the flagship sedan from large naturally aspirated V8s to turbocharged, diesel, W12, and hybrid configurations. In D2 form, the aluminum-bodied A8 opened with 300–310 hp ABZ 4.2-liter V8 models, including the 1997 4.2 Quattro Sedan at 6.4 seconds to 60 mph. D3 broadened the range substantially, from 275-hp gasoline versions to 450-hp W12 models, while also adding diesel performance; the 2004 4.0 TDI Quattro Sedan (Euro Spec) reached 60 mph in 6.2 seconds, and the 2005 L W12 Quattro Sedan cut that to 5.1 seconds.
D4 marked the A8’s quickest era, expanding from 240 hp to 500 hp across naturally aspirated, supercharged, turbocharged, and twin-turbocharged setups. Milestones came quickly: the 2011 L 4.2 Quattro Sedan recorded 5.0 seconds, the 2012 L W12 Quattro Sedan dropped to 4.1, and the 2016 L 4.0T Sport Quattro Sedan matched the model’s best 3.9-second 0-60 run while posting a 12.4-second quarter-mile at 113 mph.
Today’s D5, covered here through 2022, shifts the A8 toward hybrid power only. In current-test form, the 443-hp A8 L Quattro Sedan runs 0-60 in 5.1 seconds, placing the latest generation below the quickest D4 cars but still near the earlier W12 benchmark.
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Audi A8 0–60 Times by Generation: D2 to D5
4 generations| Generation | Years | Avg 0–60 | Fastest 0–60 | Production Tests | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D5 | 2018–present | 5.32s | 5.10s — 2019 L Quattro Sedan | 5 | The D5 generation (2018–present) averaged 5.32 seconds to 60 mph across 5 production tests, led by the 2019 L Quattro Sedan at 5.10 seconds. Output was 443 hp across 3.0L Turbo V6 + Elec configurations. |
| D4 | 2010–2017 | 5.06s | 3.90s — 2016 L 4.0T Sport Quattro Sedan | 16 | The D4 generation (2010–2017) averaged 5.06 seconds to 60 mph across 16 production tests, led by the 2016 L 4.0T Sport Quattro Sedan at 3.90 seconds. Output ranged from 240 to 500 hp across 3.0L Supercharged V6, 3.0L Turbo Diesel V6 , 4.0L Twin-Turbo V8, 4.2L V8, 6.3L W12 configurations. |
| D3 | 2003–2009 | 6.50s | 5.10s — 2005 L W12 Quattro Sedan | 11 | The D3 generation (2003–2009) averaged 6.50 seconds to 60 mph across 11 production tests, led by the 2005 L W12 Quattro Sedan at 5.10 seconds. Output ranged from 275 to 450 hp across 4.0L Twin-Turbo Diesel V8, 4.2L V8, 6.0L W12 configurations. |
| D2 | 1994–2002 | 6.70s | 6.40s — 1997 4.2 Quattro Sedan | 4 | The D2 generation (1994–2002) averaged 6.70 seconds to 60 mph across 4 production tests, led by the 1997 4.2 Quattro Sedan at 6.40 seconds. Output ranged from 300 to 310 hp across 4.2L V8 configurations. |
D5 2018–present
Avg 0–60 5.32s
Fastest 5.10s
Tests 5
2019 L Quattro Sedan
The D5 generation (2018–present) averaged 5.32 seconds to 60 mph across 5 production tests, led by the 2019 L Quattro Sedan at 5.10 seconds. Output was 443 hp across 3.0L Turbo V6 + Elec configurations.
D4 2010–2017
Avg 0–60 5.06s
Fastest 3.90s
Tests 16
2016 L 4.0T Sport Quattro Sedan
The D4 generation (2010–2017) averaged 5.06 seconds to 60 mph across 16 production tests, led by the 2016 L 4.0T Sport Quattro Sedan at 3.90 seconds. Output ranged from 240 to 500 hp across 3.0L Supercharged V6, 3.0L Turbo Diesel V6 , 4.0L Twin-Turbo V8, 4.2L V8, 6.3L W12 configurations.
D3 2003–2009
Avg 0–60 6.50s
Fastest 5.10s
Tests 11
2005 L W12 Quattro Sedan
The D3 generation (2003–2009) averaged 6.50 seconds to 60 mph across 11 production tests, led by the 2005 L W12 Quattro Sedan at 5.10 seconds. Output ranged from 275 to 450 hp across 4.0L Twin-Turbo Diesel V8, 4.2L V8, 6.0L W12 configurations.
D2 1994–2002
Avg 0–60 6.70s
Fastest 6.40s
Tests 4
1997 4.2 Quattro Sedan
The D2 generation (1994–2002) averaged 6.70 seconds to 60 mph across 4 production tests, led by the 1997 4.2 Quattro Sedan at 6.40 seconds. Output ranged from 300 to 310 hp across 4.2L V8 configurations.
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Audi A8 0–60 Times by Year and Trim
36 production tests · 14 years ▾
2022 Audi A8
1 production run Avg 0–60 5.50 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 14.20 sec
Production Tests 1
#18
2022 Audi A8 L Quattro Sedan
5.50sec 0–60
14.20s ¼ mi @ 99.0 mph
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- 0–60 mph
- 5.50 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 14.20 sec
- Trap Speed
- 99.0 mph
- Engine
- 3.0L Turbo V6 + Elec
- Drivetrain
- AWD
- Transmission
- 8A
- Horsepower
- 443 hp
- Torque
- 516 lb-ft
- Curb Weight
- 5,027 lbs
- Power-to-Weight
- 11.3 lbs/hp
- MPG EPA
- 19 C / 28 H
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Sedan
- Powertrain
- Hybrid
- Test Source
- MotorWeek
- Overall Rank
- #18 of 36 production runs
How we verify Audi A8 performance data
Records and averages on this page cover verified production runs only; modified and prototype results are listed by year but never folded into them. We include only independently published road-test results from automotive publications. Manufacturer-claimed 0–60 times are excluded unless clearly labeled. When multiple publications test the same Audi A8 trim, each run is listed separately — weather, tires, surface, rollout, and instrumentation all affect results.
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Audi A8 0–60 and quarter-mile distribution
0–60 vs ¼ mile · lower-left is fasterEach dot is a verified production test run
0–60 → ¼ mile →
Fastest Recorded run Slowest
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Audi A8 performance FAQs
10 questions The 2022 Audi A8 L Quattro Sedan reaches 60 mph in 5.5 seconds. Its recorded quarter-mile time is 14.2 seconds at 99 mph. That 2022 model uses a hybrid powertrain with 443 horsepower and 516 lb-ft, along with AWD.
The quickest Audi A8 on record is the 2016 Audi A8 L 4.0T Sport Quattro Sedan, which runs 0-60 in 3.9 seconds. It also owns the quickest quarter-mile result for the model at 12.4 seconds with a 113 mph trap speed.
The fastest stock Audi A8 is also the overall quickest one: the 2016 A8 L 4.0T Sport Quattro Sedan. Its best verified 0-60 time is 3.9 seconds, and it backs that up with a 12.4-second quarter-mile at 113 mph.
Across 36 Audi A8 tests, the average 0-60 time is 5.72 seconds. The average quarter-mile result is 14.18 seconds at 99.9 mph. Those figures cover the full range from the quickest 3.9-second run to the slowest 7.1-second result.
The D5 Audi A8, covering the 2018-present generation, averages 5.32 seconds from 0-60 across 5 tests. The quickest D5 result is 5.1 seconds, set by the 2019 A8 L Quattro Sedan. D5 cars in the records use a hybrid powertrain rated at 443 horsepower.
The D4 Audi A8, sold from 2010 to 2017, is the quickest generation overall. Across 16 tests, it averages 5.06 seconds to 60 mph. The fastest D4 is the 2016 A8 L 4.0T Sport Quattro Sedan at 3.9 seconds, with power outputs in this generation ranging from 240 to 500 horsepower.
The fastest D3 Audi A8 is the 2005 A8 L W12 Quattro Sedan, which posts a 0-60 time of 5.1 seconds. The D3 generation spans 2003 to 2009 and averages 6.5 seconds across 11 tests, with outputs ranging from 275 to 450 horsepower.
The A8 L 4.0T Sport Quattro Sedan is much quicker. Its best 0-60 time is 3.9 seconds, while the A8 L Quattro Sedan's best is 5.1 seconds. Looking at averages, the L Quattro Sedan runs 5.32 seconds across 5 tests, so the 4.0T Sport version is the clear performance leader.
The A8 L 4.0T Quattro Sedan is slightly quicker on record. Its best 0-60 time is 3.9 seconds, compared with 4.1 seconds for the A8 L W12 Quattro Sedan. Their average times are also close: 4.05 seconds for the 4.0T and 4.6 seconds for the W12.
The best quarter-mile time recorded for the Audi A8 is 12.4 seconds at 113 mph. That run belongs to the 2016 A8 L 4.0T Sport Quattro Sedan, which is also the quickest A8 to 60 mph with a 3.9-second sprint.
Sources
Car and Driver
Motor Trend
MotorWeek
Road & Track
0–60 and quarter-mile times vary with driver, weather, tire temperature, and wear. We collect every verified run we can find — so you see the range of what an Audi A8 can do, not a single marketing claim.
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