The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A8 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (13 - 14) vs. Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel quattro tiptronic (12 - 13)

€ 79,100
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (13 - 14) A8 3.0 TFSI
€ 82,600
 Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel quattro tiptronic (12 - 13) A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
€ 79,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 82,600

ⓘ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 TFSI is 5.2 inches shorter and 11.1 inches lower.
A8 3.0 TFSI
A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
57.5
Blueprint Audi A8 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (13 - 14)
76.7
83.1
68.5
Blueprint Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel quattro tiptronic (12 - 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 TFSI quattro tiptronic (13 - 14)
117.8
202.2
Blueprint Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel quattro tiptronic (12 - 13)
122.9
207.4
202.2 in
Length
207.4 in
117.8 in
Wheelbase
122.9 in

Vehicle Weight

A8 3.0 TFSI
A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
4200 lb
Curb Weight
4420 lb
5556 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5688 lb
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (13 - 14)
Weight Difference:
220 lb
4.98 %
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel quattro tiptronic (12 - 13)

General

A8 3.0 TFSI
A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
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 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
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 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
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 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel

Performance

A8 3.0 TFSI
A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

259 ft
0.000 sec

A8 3.0 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

282 ft
0.000 sec

A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel

▶ REPLAY
13.73 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.89 lb/hp
A8 3.0 TFSI
13.73 lb/hp
17.89 lb/hp
A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel

Fuel Economy / Emissions

A8 3.0 TFSI
A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
36 mpg
A8 3.0 TFSI
30 mpg
36 mpg
A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
22 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
653 mi
Range
861 mi
A8 3.0 TFSI
653 mi
861 mi
A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
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).
133.7 kWh
A8 3.0 TFSI
147.7 kWh
133.7 kWh
A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
295 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
275 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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