The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel quattro tiptronic (12 - 13) vs. Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (13 - 17)

€ 74,900
Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel quattro tiptronic (12 - 13) A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel
€ 104,400
 Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (13 - 17) A8 4.0 TFSI cod
€ 74,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 104,400

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same width and height, but the A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel is 0.2 cm longer.
A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel
A8 4.0 TFSI cod
1460
Blueprint Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel quattro tiptronic (12 - 13)
1949
2111
1460
Blueprint Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (13 - 17)
1949
2111
1949 mm
Width
1949 mm
2111 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2111 mm
1460 mm
Height
1460 mm
Blueprint Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel quattro tiptronic (12 - 13)
2992
5137
Blueprint Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (13 - 17)
2992
5135
5137 mm
Length
5135 mm
2992 mm
Wheelbase
2992 mm

Vehicle Weight

A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel
A8 4.0 TFSI cod
1915 kg
Kerb Weight
1955 kg
2570 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2570 kg
Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel quattro tiptronic (12 - 13)
Weight Difference:
40 kg
2.05 %
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (13 - 17)

General

A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel
A8 4.0 TFSI cod
D4 (4H)
Generation
D4 (4H)
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel
A8 4.0 TFSI cod
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V8 petrol engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
CDTA, CMHA, CDTC
Engine Code
CTGA
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
2967 CC
Engine Capacity
3993 CC
247 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
429 bhp
at 5100 rpm
A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel
247 bhp
429 bhp
A8 4.0 TFSI cod
550 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
600 NM
at 1500 rpm
A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel
550 NM
600 NM
A8 4.0 TFSI cod

Performance

A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel
A8 4.0 TFSI cod
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

85 m
0.000 sec

A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel

62 mph 62
mph

63 m
0.000 sec

A8 4.0 TFSI cod

▶ REPLAY
7.75 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
4.56 kg/bhp
A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel
7.75 kg/bhp
4.56 kg/bhp
A8 4.0 TFSI cod

Fuel Economy / Emissions

A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel
A8 4.0 TFSI cod
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
32 mpg
A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel
44 mpg
32 mpg
A8 4.0 TFSI cod
35 mpg
city
23 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
90 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
82 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
874 mi
Range
572 mi
A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel
874 mi
572 mi
A8 4.0 TFSI cod
Environmental Impact
131.6 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
168.7 kWh
A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel
131.6 kWh
168.7 kWh
A8 4.0 TFSI cod
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
169 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
206 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel
A8 4.0 TFSI cod
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
655 kg
Maximum Payload
615 kg
510 L
Boot Capacity
490 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data