The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (13 - 14) vs. Audi A8 L 50 TDI quattro tiptronic (17 - ..)
€ 79,100
€ 97,100
€ 79,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 97,100
ⓘ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. The A8 3.0 TFSI is 6.6 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and an inch lower than the A8 L 50 TDI.
A8 3.0 TFSI
A8 L 50 TDI
57.5
76.7
83.1
58.5
76.6
83.9
76.7 in
Width
76.6 in
83.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.9 in
57.5 in
Height
58.5 in
117.8
202.2
123.1
208.7
202.2 in
Length
208.7 in
117.8 in
Wheelbase
123.1 in
Vehicle Weight
A8 3.0 TFSI
A8 L 50 TDI
4200 lb
Curb Weight
4575 lb
5556 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5952 lb
Weight Difference:
375 lb
8.2 %
General
A8 3.0 TFSI
A8 L 50 TDI
D4 (4H)
Generation
D5 (4N)
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 50 TDI
V6 gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
6-cylinder mild hybrid diesel engine with turbocharger
CGWD, CREA
Engine Code
DDVC
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
306 hp
at 5200 rpm
Power
282 hp
at 3750 rpm
A8 3.0 TFSI
306 hp
282 hp
A8 L 50 TDI
325 lb‑ft
at 2900 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
A8 3.0 TFSI
325 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
A8 L 50 TDI
Performance
A8 3.0 TFSI
A8 L 50 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
A8 3.0 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec
A8 L 50 TDI
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13.73 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.22 lb/hp
A8 3.0 TFSI
13.73 lb/hp
16.22 lb/hp
A8 L 50 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A8 3.0 TFSI
A8 L 50 TDI
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
42 mpg
A8 3.0 TFSI
30 mpg
42 mpg
A8 L 50 TDI
22 mpg
city
37 mpg
No data
highway
No data
21.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19 gal
653 mi
Range
799 mi
A8 3.0 TFSI
653 mi
799 mi
A8 L 50 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).
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).
115.2 kWh
A8 3.0 TFSI
147.7 kWh
115.2 kWh
A8 L 50 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
295 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
293 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
A8 3.0 TFSI
A8 L 50 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1356 lb
Maximum Payload
1378 lb
13.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
