The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A8 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (13 - 14) vs. Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 17)

€ 79,100
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (13 - 14) A8 3.0 TFSI
€ 108,200
 Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 17) A8 L 4.2 TDI
€ 79,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 108,200

ⓘ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 13 cm shorter and 1.1 cm lower.
A8 3.0 TFSI
A8 L 4.2 TDI
1460
Blueprint Audi A8 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (13 - 14)
1949
2111
1471
Blueprint Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 17)
1949
2111
1949 mm
Width
1949 mm
2111 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2111 mm
1460 mm
Height
1471 mm
Blueprint Audi A8 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (13 - 14)
2992
5135
Blueprint Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 17)
3122
5265
5135 mm
Length
5265 mm
2992 mm
Wheelbase
3122 mm

Vehicle Weight

A8 3.0 TFSI
A8 L 4.2 TDI
1905 kg
Kerb Weight
2170 kg
2520 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2720 kg
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (13 - 14)
Weight Difference:
265 kg
12.21 %
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 17)

General

A8 3.0 TFSI
A8 L 4.2 TDI
D4 (4H)
Generation
D4 (4H)
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

A8 3.0 TFSI
A8 L 4.2 TDI
V6 petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V8 diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
CGWD, CREA
Engine Code
CTEC
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
2995 CC
Engine Capacity
4134 CC
306 bhp
at 5200 rpm
Power
380 bhp
at 3750 rpm
A8 3.0 TFSI
306 bhp
380 bhp
A8 L 4.2 TDI
440 NM
at 2900 rpm
Max. Torque
850 NM
at 2000 rpm
A8 3.0 TFSI
440 NM
850 NM
A8 L 4.2 TDI

Performance

A8 3.0 TFSI
A8 L 4.2 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

79 m
0.000 sec

A8 3.0 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

68 m
0.000 sec

A8 L 4.2 TDI

▶ REPLAY
6.23 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.71 kg/bhp
A8 3.0 TFSI
6.23 kg/bhp
5.71 kg/bhp
A8 L 4.2 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

A8 3.0 TFSI
A8 L 4.2 TDI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
39 mpg
A8 3.0 TFSI
36 mpg
39 mpg
A8 L 4.2 TDI
27 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
82 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
90 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
653 mi
Range
766 mi
A8 3.0 TFSI
653 mi
766 mi
A8 L 4.2 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).
150.2 kWh
A8 3.0 TFSI
147.7 kWh
150.2 kWh
A8 L 4.2 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
183 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
190 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

A8 3.0 TFSI
A8 L 4.2 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
615 kg
Maximum Payload
550 kg
490 L
Boot Capacity
520 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data