The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 79,100
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (13 - 14) A8 3.0 TFSI
€ 74,000
 Audi A8 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13) A8 3.0 TDI
€ 79,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 74,000

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of the A8 3.0 TFSI and the A8 3.0 TDI are absolutely identical. Both are 202.2 inches long, 76.7 inches wide and 57.5 inches tall.
A8 3.0 TFSI
A8 3.0 TDI
57.5
Blueprint Audi A8 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (13 - 14)
76.7
83.1
57.5
Blueprint Audi A8 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
57.5 in
Blueprint Audi A8 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (13 - 14)
117.8
202.2
Blueprint Audi A8 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
117.8
202.2
202.2 in
Length
202.2 in
117.8 in
Wheelbase
117.8 in

Vehicle Weight

A8 3.0 TFSI
A8 3.0 TDI
4200 lb
Curb Weight
4222 lb
5556 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5578 lb
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (13 - 14)
Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.52 %
Audi A8 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)

General

A8 3.0 TFSI
A8 3.0 TDI
D4 (4H)
Generation
D4 (4H)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 3.0 TDI
V6 gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
CGWD, CREA
Engine Code
CDTA, CMHA, CDTC
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
306 hp
at 5200 rpm
Power
247 hp
at 4000 rpm
A8 3.0 TFSI
306 hp
247 hp
A8 3.0 TDI
325 lb‑ft
at 2900 rpm
Max. Torque
406 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
A8 3.0 TFSI
325 lb‑ft
406 lb‑ft
A8 3.0 TDI

Performance

A8 3.0 TFSI
A8 3.0 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

259 ft
0.000 sec

A8 3.0 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

A8 3.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
13.73 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.09 lb/hp
A8 3.0 TFSI
13.73 lb/hp
17.09 lb/hp
A8 3.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

A8 3.0 TFSI
A8 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
37 mpg
A8 3.0 TFSI
30 mpg
37 mpg
A8 3.0 TDI
22 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
653 mi
Range
874 mi
A8 3.0 TFSI
653 mi
874 mi
A8 3.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
147.7 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).
131.6 kWh
A8 3.0 TFSI
147.7 kWh
131.6 kWh
A8 3.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
295 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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