The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 70,000
Audi A8 3.0 TDI tiptronic (11 - 13) A8 3.0 TDI
€ 82,300
 Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13) A8 L 3.0 TFSI
€ 70,000
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 is 5.1 inches shorter and 11.1 inches lower.
A8 3.0 TDI
A8 L 3.0 TFSI
57.5
Blueprint Audi A8 3.0 TDI tiptronic (11 - 13)
76.7
83.1
68.5
Blueprint Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI 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 TFSI 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 TFSI
4123 lb
Curb Weight
4310 lb
5523 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5578 lb
Audi A8 3.0 TDI tiptronic (11 - 13)
Weight Difference:
187 lb
4.34 %
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)

General

A8 3.0 TDI
A8 L 3.0 TFSI
D4 (4H)
Generation
D4 (4H)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
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 TFSI
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
CLAB
Engine Code
CGXA, CGWA, CREG
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
201 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
286 hp
at 4850 rpm
A8 3.0 TDI
201 hp
286 hp
A8 L 3.0 TFSI
295 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
310 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
A8 3.0 TDI
295 lb‑ft
310 lb‑ft
A8 L 3.0 TFSI

Performance

A8 3.0 TDI
A8 L 3.0 TFSI
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 TFSI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

A8 3.0 TDI
A8 L 3.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
27 mpg
A8 3.0 TDI
39 mpg
27 mpg
A8 L 3.0 TFSI
32 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
932 mi
Range
636 mi
A8 3.0 TDI
932 mi
636 mi
A8 L 3.0 TFSI
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).
166.7 kWh
A8 3.0 TDI
123.4 kWh
166.7 kWh
A8 L 3.0 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
330 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

A8 3.0 TDI
A8 L 3.0 TFSI
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