The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 79,100
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (13 - 14) A8 3.0 TFSI
€ 82,300
 Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13) A8 L 3.0 TFSI
€ 79,100
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 TFSI is 5.2 inches shorter and 11.1 inches lower.
A8 3.0 TFSI
A8 L 3.0 TFSI
57.5
Blueprint Audi A8 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (13 - 14)
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 TFSI quattro tiptronic (13 - 14)
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 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 (13 - 14)
Weight Difference:
110 lb
2.55 %
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)

General

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

Performance

A8 3.0 TFSI
A8 L 3.0 TFSI
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 TFSI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

A8 3.0 TFSI
A8 L 3.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
27 mpg
A8 3.0 TFSI
30 mpg
27 mpg
A8 L 3.0 TFSI
22 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
653 mi
Range
636 mi
A8 3.0 TFSI
653 mi
636 mi
A8 L 3.0 TFSI
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).
166.7 kWh
A8 3.0 TFSI
147.7 kWh
166.7 kWh
A8 L 3.0 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
295 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
330 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
13.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data