The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A8 3.0 TDI tiptronic (11 - 13) vs. Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)

€ 70,000
Audi A8 3.0 TDI tiptronic (11 - 13) A8 3.0 TDI
€ 81,700
 Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13) A8 L 3.0 TDI
€ 70,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 81,700

ⓘ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 3.0 TDI
57.5
Blueprint Audi A8 3.0 TDI tiptronic (11 - 13)
76.7
83.1
68.5
Blueprint Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 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 tiptronic (11 - 13)
117.8
202.2
Blueprint Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 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 3.0 TDI
4123 lb
Curb Weight
4332 lb
5523 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5600 lb
Audi A8 3.0 TDI tiptronic (11 - 13)
Weight Difference:
209 lb
4.82 %
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)

General

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

Engine

A8 3.0 TDI
A8 L 3.0 TDI
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
CLAB
Engine Code
CDTA, CMHA, CDTC
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
201 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
247 hp
at 4000 rpm
A8 3.0 TDI
201 hp
247 hp
A8 L 3.0 TDI
295 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
406 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
A8 3.0 TDI
295 lb‑ft
406 lb‑ft
A8 L 3.0 TDI

Performance

A8 3.0 TDI
A8 L 3.0 TDI
146 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

361 ft
0.000 sec

A8 3.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

282 ft
0.000 sec

A8 L 3.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
20.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.54 lb/hp
A8 3.0 TDI
20.51 lb/hp
17.54 lb/hp
A8 L 3.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

A8 3.0 TDI
A8 L 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
36 mpg
A8 3.0 TDI
39 mpg
36 mpg
A8 L 3.0 TDI
32 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
932 mi
Range
861 mi
A8 3.0 TDI
932 mi
861 mi
A8 L 3.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
123.4 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).
133.7 kWh
A8 3.0 TDI
123.4 kWh
133.7 kWh
A8 L 3.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
275 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

A8 3.0 TDI
A8 L 3.0 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1400 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data