Verdict
The Audi A8 D5 costs RM260,043 more than the Audi A8 D4 Facelift, and it earns much of that gap with 340 hp, 500 Nm from 1,370 rpm, autonomous braking with pedestrian and cyclist detection, surround-view parking and a five-year unlimited-mileage warranty. It is only 0.2 seconds quicker to 100 km/h, however, while its rated consumption is worse at 8.2 versus 7.9 L/100 km and it weighs 165 kg more. For a Malaysian buyer focused on rear-seat luxury and lower entry cost, the D4 remains the smarter used buy; the D5 is the better-equipped new-generation car.
Pick the Audi A8 D4 Facelift if RM619,857 pricing, 7.9 L/100 km economy and rear massage seats with a foot rest matter more than newer driver assistance.
Pick the Audi A8 D5 if you will pay RM879,900 for 340 hp, 500 Nm, autonomous braking, surround view and five years of unlimited-mileage warranty.
Key differences
- Price: Audi A8 D4 Facelift RM619,857; Audi A8 D5 RM879,900.
- Output: Audi A8 D4 Facelift 310 hp and 440 Nm; Audi A8 D5 340 hp and 500 Nm.
- 0-100 km/h: Audi A8 D4 Facelift 5.9 seconds; Audi A8 D5 5.7 seconds.
- Rated economy: Audi A8 D4 Facelift 7.9 L/100 km; Audi A8 D5 8.2 L/100 km.
- Kerb weight: Audi A8 D4 Facelift 1,855 kg; Audi A8 D5 2,020 kg.
- Boot space: Audi A8 D4 Facelift 490 litres; Audi A8 D5 505 litres.
D4 Facelift
- RM260,043 lower purchase price
- Better rated economy: 7.9 L/100 km
- Eight airbags, plus rear massage seats and foot rest
- 310 hp and 440 Nm trail the D5's 340 hp and 500 Nm
- No autonomous braking, blind-spot monitoring or lane-keeping warning
- Four parking sensors front and rear versus six at each end
D5
- 340 hp and 500 Nm, with torque available from 1,370 rpm
- Autonomous braking detects pedestrians and cyclists; surround-view camera included
- Five-year unlimited-mileage warranty and 505-litre boot
- RM260,043 more expensive
- Rated at 8.2 L/100 km versus 7.9 L/100 km
- Six airbags versus the D4 Facelift's eight
What the D4 Facelift has over the D5
What the D5 has over the D4 Facelift
Based on the published spec sheets of the selected variants — a blank field on one side can also mean unlisted data.
Representative body-type outlines, drawn to scale from each car's length and height.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM619,857✓ | RM879,900 |
| Body type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Segment | Luxury | Luxury |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM2,118 | RM2,118 |
| Monthly instalment (est.) | RM6,330/mo✓ | RM8,980/mo |
| Insurance / year (est.) | RM16,463✓ | RM23,224 |
| Fuel / year (est.) | RM3,144✓ | RM3,264 |
| Energy cost / 100 km (est.) | RM15.72✓ | RM16.32 |
| 5-year running costs (est.) | RM108,623✓ | RM143,026 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 24-valve DOHC, direct fuel injection, supercharged with variable valve timing | 24-valve DOHC with Twin-scroll Turbocharger, Direct Fuel Injection and Variable Valve Timing and Lift |
| Capacity | 2,995 cc | 2,995 cc |
| Horsepower | 310 hp at 5,200 rpm | 340 hp at 5,000 rpm✓ |
| Torque | 440 Nm at 2,900 rpm | 500 Nm at 1,370 rpm✓ |
| Cylinder Arrangement | V 6 | V 6 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol Hybrid/REV |
| Bore × Stroke | 84.5 mm × 89 mm | 84.5 mm × 89 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 10.3 | 11.2 |
| Number of Motors | — | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | — | 16 hp✓ |
| Motor Torque | — | 60 Nm✓ |
| Battery Capacity | — | 0.5 kWh |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 8 Speed Automatic | 8-speed Tiptronic |
| Gears | 8 | 8 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | ZF | ZF |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 5.9 seconds | 5.7 seconds✓ |
| Rated Economy | 7.9 L/100 km✓ | 8.2 L/100 km |
| Top Speed | 250 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Co2 | 184 g/km✓ | 186 g/km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,265 mm | 5,302 mm |
| Width | 1,949 mm | 1,945 mm |
| Height | 1,460 mm | 1,485 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,122 mm | 3,128 mm |
| Weight | 1,855 kg | 2,020 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 80 litres | 82 litres |
| Doors | 4 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 490 litres | 505 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 255/45R19 | 255/45R19 |
| Rear Tyre | 255/45R19 | 255/45R19 |
| Spare Tyre | Space Saver | Space Saver |
| Factory Tyres | — | Pirelli Cinturato P7 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Germany (CBU) | Germany (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones with Air Suspension | Double Wishbone |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link with Air Suspension | Double Wishbone |
| Front Wheels | 19" 15 Spoke Alloys | 19" 15-spoke Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 19" 15 Spoke Alloys | 19" 15-spoke Alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Hydraulic Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | Audi Drive Select with damping control system - Auto/Comfort/Dynamic/Efficiency mode | Air Suspension with Adaptive Dampers, Dynamic All-wheel Steering |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 8 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Rear Side) | 6 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Curtain) |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | — | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | — |
| Child Safety Lock | Electric for rear doors | Powered for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | — | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on front passenger seat and two outer rear passenger seats | Available on Two Outer Rear Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | — | Yes, with Pedestrian and Cyclist Detection |
| Lane-keeping Assist | — | Warning Only |
| Collision Warning | — | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | — | All Seats |
| Safety Notes | — | Audi pre safe rear |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Adaptive LED Projector | Adaptive LED Projectors with High Beam Assist |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | LED Combination |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Memory Function, Ventilated | Power-adjustable Front Seats with Memory Function, Heated and Ventilated |
| Rear Seats | Power Adjustable Rear Seats with Massage Function and Foot Rest, Ventilated | Power-adjustable Rear Seats with Memory Function, Heated and Ventilated |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Sunroof | Front, Tilt and Slide | Panoramic Sliding Sunroof |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Rear | 1 Front, 1 Rear, 2 Front USB, 2 Rear USB |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights | Map Lights and Ambient Lights (30 Colours) |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | Powered rear sun shade, Powered rear door window shades | Powered Rear Door Window and Windscreen Shades |
| Audio | 8" MMI Navigation Plus with MMI Touch, 6 DVD/MP3 player, 2 Rear Monitors with Bose 14-speaker, 600 Watt Sound System | MMI navigation plus with 10.1" Upper Touchscreen, 8.6" Lower Touchscreen, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and 17-speaker Bang & Olufsen Premium 3D Sound System |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Start/Stop | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control |
| Tiptronic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered boot with soft close function | Powered with Contactless Operation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 4 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes | Yes, with Surround View Camera |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | ✓ | ✓ |
| Power Door | Soft close function, all doors | Soft-close Doors |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | — | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | — | Electronic |
| Convenience Notes | — | 5.7" Removable Rear Tablet |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 120,000 km | Unlimited✓ |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 4 years | 5 years✓ |
Specs shown for the selected variant of each car. ✓ marks the better figure where lower/higher is objectively better. Road tax: West Malaysia, private registration. Running-cost estimates assume 20,000 km/year. Fuel at RM1.99/litre (RON95, subsidised). Insurance: comprehensive motor tariff, no NCD. Instalment: 10% down, 2.5% flat rate, 9 years. Prices checked October 2026.
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D4 Facelift vs D5 FAQ
Is the Audi A8 D4 Facelift or Audi A8 D5 better?
The Audi A8 D5 is better for safety technology, power and warranty cover, with 340 hp, autonomous braking and five-year unlimited-mileage coverage. The D4 Facelift is the better cost-led choice, at RM260,043 less with slightly better rated fuel economy.
What is the price difference?
The Audi A8 D5 costs RM879,900 and the Audi A8 D4 Facelift costs RM619,857, a difference of RM260,043.
Which Audi A8 has the better rear-seat specification?
The D4 Facelift has rear power adjustment, ventilation, massage and a foot rest. The D5 adds rear heating and memory but does not list massage or a foot rest; it also has a removable 5.7-inch rear tablet and 30-colour ambient lighting.