The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A8 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13) vs. Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (13 - 14)

€ 74,600
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13) A8 3.0 TFSI
€ 86,800
 Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (13 - 14) A8 L 3.0 TFSI
€ 74,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 86,800

ⓘ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 TFSI is 5 inches shorter and 0.4 inches lower.
A8 3.0 TFSI
A8 L 3.0 TFSI
57.5
Blueprint Audi A8 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
76.7
83.1
57.9
Blueprint Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (13 - 14)
76.7
83.1
76.7 in
Width
76.7 in
83.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.1 in
57.5 in
Height
57.9 in
Blueprint Audi A8 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
117.8
202.2
Blueprint Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (13 - 14)
122.9
207.3
202.2 in
Length
207.3 in
117.8 in
Wheelbase
122.9 in

Vehicle Weight

A8 3.0 TFSI
A8 L 3.0 TFSI
4200 lb
Curb Weight
4310 lb
5556 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5578 lb
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
Weight Difference:
110 lb
2.55 %
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (13 - 14)

General

A8 3.0 TFSI
A8 L 3.0 TFSI
D4 (4H)
Generation
D4 (4H)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
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 TFSI
A8 L 3.0 TFSI
V6 gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
CGXA, CGWA, CREG
Engine Code
CGWD, CREA
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
286 hp
at 4850 rpm
Power
306 hp
at 5200 rpm
A8 3.0 TFSI
286 hp
306 hp
A8 L 3.0 TFSI
310 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 2900 rpm
A8 3.0 TFSI
310 lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
A8 L 3.0 TFSI

Performance

A8 3.0 TFSI
A8 L 3.0 TFSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

A8 3.0 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

269 ft
0.000 sec

A8 L 3.0 TFSI

▶ REPLAY
14.69 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.08 lb/hp
A8 3.0 TFSI
14.69 lb/hp
14.08 lb/hp
A8 L 3.0 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

A8 3.0 TFSI
A8 L 3.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
30 mpg
A8 3.0 TFSI
27 mpg
30 mpg
A8 L 3.0 TFSI
20 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
636 mi
Range
645 mi
A8 3.0 TFSI
636 mi
645 mi
A8 L 3.0 TFSI
Environmental Impact
166.7 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).
149.7 kWh
A8 3.0 TFSI
166.7 kWh
149.7 kWh
A8 L 3.0 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
328 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
296 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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