Audi A8 performance summary
The 2026 Audi A8 makes 335 hp and 600 Nm of torque. It runs 0-100 km/h in 5.7s, about 5.4s from 0-60 mph, and reaches a listed top speed of 155 mph (250 km/h). In the Carspeed quarter-mile simulation, it covers 402 m in 13.67s.
On Carspeed's data it is brisk — quicker off the line than 63% of the cars in our database, with more power than 61% of them and a higher top speed than 68%. That works out to roughly 257 per horsepower at list price.
Audi A8 photos
Photos: Wikimedia Commons / CC
How the Audi A8 ranks against 1,483 cars
Audi A8 vs its closest rivals
| Car | HP | 0–100 | Top speed | 1/4 mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Audi A8 | 335 | 5.7s | 250 km/h | 13.67s |
| Audi A7 | 335 | 5.7s | 250 km/h | 13.67s |
| Audi A6 | 335 | 5.7s | 250 km/h | 13.67s |
| Audi Q7 55 TFSI quattro | 335 | 5.6s | 250 km/h | 13.57s |
| Audi Q8 55 TFSI quattro | 335 | 5.6s | 250 km/h | 13.57s |
| Infiniti M45* | 325 | 5.8s | 250 km/h | 13.77s |
Performance DNA
Catalog percentiles
Estimated race times
Full specifications
Cars like the Audi A8
Audi A8 FAQ
What is the Audi A8 0-60 mph time?
The Audi A8 does 0-60 mph in about 5.4s, based on its 5.7s 0-100 km/h figure.
What is the top speed of the Audi A8?
The listed top speed is 155 mph, or 250 km/h.
How much horsepower does the Audi A8 have?
The Audi A8 is listed at 335 hp with 600 Nm of torque.
What is the Audi A8 quarter-mile time?
Carspeed estimates the Audi A8 quarter-mile at 13.67s over 402 m using its published performance data.
What cars are similar to the Audi A8?
Similar performance rivals include Audi A7, Audi A6, Audi Q7 55 TFSI quattro.