The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A8 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 15) vs. Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (13 - 17)

€ 77,600
Audi A8 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 15) A8 3.0 TDI
€ 110,300
 Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (13 - 17) A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
€ 77,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 110,300

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. Both cars are the same width, but the A8 3.0 TDI is 13 cm shorter and 1.1 cm lower.
A8 3.0 TDI
A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
1460
Blueprint Audi A8 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 15)
1949
2111
1471
Blueprint Audi A8 L 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
1471 mm
Blueprint Audi A8 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 15)
2992
5135
Blueprint Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (13 - 17)
3122
5265
5135 mm
Length
5265 mm
2992 mm
Wheelbase
3122 mm

Vehicle Weight

A8 3.0 TDI
A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
1955 kg
Kerb Weight
2050 kg
2570 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2625 kg
Audi A8 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
95 kg
4.63 %
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (13 - 17)

General

A8 3.0 TDI
A8 L 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
A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V8 petrol engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
CTBA
Engine Code
CTGA
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
2967 CC
Engine Capacity
3993 CC
254 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
429 bhp
at 5100 rpm
A8 3.0 TDI
254 bhp
429 bhp
A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
580 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
600 NM
at 1500 rpm
A8 3.0 TDI
580 NM
600 NM
A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod

Performance

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

82 m
0.000 sec

A8 3.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

64 m
0.000 sec

A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod

▶ REPLAY
7.7 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
4.78 kg/bhp
A8 3.0 TDI
7.7 kg/bhp
4.78 kg/bhp
A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod

Fuel Economy / Emissions

A8 3.0 TDI
A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
31 mpg
A8 3.0 TDI
48 mpg
31 mpg
A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
39 mpg
city
23 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
82 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
82 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
864 mi
Range
566 mi
A8 3.0 TDI
864 mi
566 mi
A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
Environmental Impact
121.3 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).
170.4 kWh
A8 3.0 TDI
121.3 kWh
170.4 kWh
A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
155 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
207 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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