2026 Audi A8 0-60 time, horsepower and power-to-weight
0-60 mph, quickest trim
5.6s
- L 55 TFSI AWD, 335 hp.
- Tested.
- 0-60: rank 47 of 69 sedans (2026).
- Horsepower: rank 44 of 69 sedans (2026).
Every trim: 0-60 and power-to-weight
| Trim | Engine | hp | Torque | Curb weight | hp per ton | lb per hp | 0-60 and basis | Transmission | Drivetrain | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L 55 TFSI AWD | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo hybrid | 335 hp | 369 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | 5.6 sTested | 8-speed automatic | AWD | $95,100 |
Ton = 2,000 lb. Curb weight, no passengers.
Estimates: a fit on 7,236 tested times, using power and weight. Typical error 0.3 s.
Engines offered
1 engine offered. Turbo named on 1.
| Engine | Trims | hp | Cheapest trim | MSRP | Price step | Fuel a year | Fuel vs base |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.0L 6-cyl turbo hybrid | 1 | 335 hp | L 55 TFSI AWD | $95,100 | Base | $1,745 | Base |
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20.
Turbo: only when the engine or trim name says so.
Transmission
CVT: no.
| Transmission | Trims | Cheapest trim | MSRP | Quickest 0-60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8-speed automatic | 1 | L 55 TFSI AWD | $95,100 | 5.6 s |
Rivals with more hp and better mpg
Compared with the L 55 TFSI AWD: 335 hp, 22 mpg, $95,100. Other makes, sedans, within 15% of the price.
| Model | Trim | hp | mpg | MSRP | 0-60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-Benz E-Class | AMG E 53 E 4MATIC+ Sedan | 577 hp | 24 mpg | $89,600 | N/A |
| BMW 7 Series | 740i RWD | 375 hp | 28 mpg | $99,300 | 5.2 s |
A8 by year
Which is faster?
Quickest trim of each car, unless you pick a trim.
2026 Genesis G90: 0.2 s quicker to 60.
| Measure | 2026 Audi A8 | 2026 Genesis G90 |
|---|---|---|
| Trim | L 55 TFSI AWD | 3.5T AWD |
| 0-60 | 5.6 s | 5.4 s |
| Basis | Tested | Estimate |
| Horsepower | 335 hp | 375 hp |
| Curb weight | N/A | 4,828 lb |
| hp per ton | N/A | 155 |
| lb per hp | N/A | 12.9 |
| MSRP | $95,100 | $92,700 |
What this cannot tell you
0-60 times vary by test. Estimates use power and weight only.
Fuel cost uses EPA combined ratings.
- 2 or more sources
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- Model-level, rule or estimate
- Sources disagree