The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel quattro tiptronic (12 - 13) vs. Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)

€ 74,900
Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel quattro tiptronic (12 - 13) A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel
€ 82,300
 Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13) A8 L 3.0 TFSI
€ 74,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 82,300

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. Both cars are the same width, but the A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel is 13 cm shorter and 28.1 cm lower.
A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel
A8 L 3.0 TFSI
1460
Blueprint Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel quattro tiptronic (12 - 13)
1949
2111
1741
Blueprint Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
1949
2111
1949 mm
Width
1949 mm
2111 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2111 mm
1460 mm
Height
1741 mm
Blueprint Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel quattro tiptronic (12 - 13)
2992
5137
Blueprint Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
3122
5267
5137 mm
Length
5267 mm
2992 mm
Wheelbase
3122 mm

Vehicle Weight

A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel
A8 L 3.0 TFSI
1915 kg
Kerb Weight
1955 kg
2570 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2530 kg
Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel quattro tiptronic (12 - 13)
Weight Difference:
40 kg
2.05 %
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)

General

A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel
A8 L 3.0 TFSI
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 L 3.0 TFSI
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V6 petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
CDTA, CMHA, CDTC
Engine Code
CGXA, CGWA, CREG
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2967 CC
Engine Capacity
2995 CC
247 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
286 bhp
at 4850 rpm
A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel
247 bhp
286 bhp
A8 L 3.0 TFSI
550 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
420 NM
at 2500 rpm
A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel
550 NM
420 NM
A8 L 3.0 TFSI

Performance

A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel
A8 L 3.0 TFSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

85 m
0.000 sec

A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel

62 mph 62
mph

86 m
0.000 sec

A8 L 3.0 TFSI

▶ REPLAY
7.75 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.84 kg/bhp
A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel
7.75 kg/bhp
6.84 kg/bhp
A8 L 3.0 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel
A8 L 3.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
32 mpg
A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel
44 mpg
32 mpg
A8 L 3.0 TFSI
35 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
90 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
90 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
874 mi
Range
636 mi
A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel
874 mi
636 mi
A8 L 3.0 TFSI
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).
166.7 kWh
A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel
131.6 kWh
166.7 kWh
A8 L 3.0 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
169 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
205 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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