The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A8 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13) vs. Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (12 - 13)

€ 74,000
Audi A8 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13) A8 3.0 TDI
€ 100,200
 Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (12 - 13) A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
€ 74,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 100,200

ⓘ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 is 5.1 inches shorter and 11.1 inches lower.
A8 3.0 TDI
A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
57.5
Blueprint Audi A8 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
76.7
83.1
68.5
Blueprint Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (12 - 13)
76.7
83.1
76.7 in
Width
76.7 in
83.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.1 in
57.5 in
Height
68.5 in
Blueprint Audi A8 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
117.8
202.2
Blueprint Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (12 - 13)
122.9
207.4
202.2 in
Length
207.4 in
117.8 in
Wheelbase
122.9 in

Vehicle Weight

A8 3.0 TDI
A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
4222 lb
Curb Weight
4453 lb
5578 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5721 lb
Audi A8 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
Weight Difference:
231 lb
5.19 %
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (12 - 13)

General

A8 3.0 TDI
A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
D4 (4H)
Generation
D4 (4H)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

A8 3.0 TDI
A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
CDTA, CMHA, CDTC
Engine Code
CEUA
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
247 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
414 hp
at 5000 rpm
A8 3.0 TDI
247 hp
414 hp
A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
406 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
A8 3.0 TDI
406 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod

Performance

A8 3.0 TDI
A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

A8 3.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

210 ft
0.000 sec

A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod

▶ REPLAY
17.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.76 lb/hp
A8 3.0 TDI
17.09 lb/hp
10.76 lb/hp
A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod

Fuel Economy / Emissions

A8 3.0 TDI
A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
25 mpg
A8 3.0 TDI
37 mpg
25 mpg
A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
30 mpg
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
874 mi
Range
588 mi
A8 3.0 TDI
874 mi
588 mi
A8 L 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).
179.9 kWh
A8 3.0 TDI
131.6 kWh
179.9 kWh
A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
356 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

A8 3.0 TDI
A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1356 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data