Verdict
At RM619,857, the Audi A8 D4 Facelift is the rational used-generation choice: it is RM260,043 cheaper than the RM879,900 Audi A8 D5, yet retains 310 hp, 440 Nm, quattro all-wheel drive and a 5.9-second 0-100 km/h time. It also returns a claimed 7.9 L/100 km against 8.2 L/100 km. The D5 earns its premium with 340 hp, 500 Nm, a 16-hp electric motor, stronger active safety and a far more current cabin interface. For Malaysian buyers wanting the newer car’s driver assistance and five-year unlimited-mileage warranty, the D5 is clearly the more complete A8.
Pick the Audi A8 D4 Facelift if RM260,043 saved, 7.9 L/100 km claimed economy and rear-seat massage with a foot rest matter more than newer safety technology.
Pick the Audi A8 D5 if you want 340 hp, 500 Nm, autonomous braking with pedestrian and cyclist detection, surround-view parking and an unlimited-mileage warranty.
Key differences
- Price: Audi A8 D4 Facelift RM619,857; Audi A8 D5 RM879,900.
- Power and torque: Audi A8 D4 Facelift 310 hp and 440 Nm; Audi A8 D5 340 hp and 500 Nm, plus a 16-hp, 60-Nm motor.
- Acceleration and economy: Audi A8 D4 Facelift 0-100 km/h in 5.9 seconds and 7.9 L/100 km; Audi A8 D5 5.7 seconds and 8.2 L/100 km.
- Size and luggage space: Audi A8 D4 Facelift is 5,265 mm long with a 490-litre boot; Audi A8 D5 is 5,302 mm long with a 505-litre boot.
- Parking assistance: Audi A8 D4 Facelift has four front and four rear sensors with a reverse camera; Audi A8 D5 has six front and six rear sensors with surround…
- Warranty: Audi A8 D4 Facelift gets four years/120,000 km; Audi A8 D5 gets five years/unlimited mileage.
D4 Facelift
- RM260,043 lower purchase price.
- Lower claimed consumption at 7.9 L/100 km.
- Rear massage seats and foot rest, plus rear side airbags.
- 310 hp and 440 Nm trail the D5’s 340 hp and 500 Nm.
- No autonomous braking, blind-spot information system or lane-keeping warning.
- Four parking sensors at each end and a basic reverse camera trail the D5’s six-per-end layout and surround view.
D5
- 340 hp, 500 Nm and a 5.7-second 0-100 km/h time.
- Autonomous braking detects pedestrians and cyclists; blind-spot information and collision warning are included.
- Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, 17-speaker Bang & Olufsen audio and five-year unlimited-mileage warranty.
- RM260,043 more expensive.
- Higher claimed consumption and CO2 output: 8.2 L/100 km and 186 g/km versus 7.9 L/100 km and 184 g/km.
- Rear seats lack the D4 Facelift’s massage function and foot rest.
| 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 |
| 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 | 340 hp✓ |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 500 Nm✓ |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol Hybrid/REV |
| Bore | 84.5 mm | 84.5 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 | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Rear Side | 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.
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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 equipped and faster, adding 30 hp, 60 Nm, autonomous braking, surround-view cameras and a five-year unlimited-mileage warranty. The Audi A8 D4 Facelift makes more financial sense if those additions do not justify the RM260,043 gap.
What is the price difference?
The Audi A8 D5 costs RM260,043 more than the Audi A8 D4 Facelift.
Which Audi A8 is better for rear-seat passengers?
The Audi A8 D4 Facelift has the more unusual rear luxury specification, with power-adjustable, ventilated massage seats and a foot rest. The D5 adds rear-seat heating, USB ports, a removable rear tablet and 30-colour ambient lighting instead.