The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (13 - 14) vs. Audi S8 cod tiptronic (12 - 13)
€ 79,100

€ 112,400

€ 79,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 112,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same width, but the A8 3.0 TFSI is 0.4 inches shorter and 0.1 inches taller.
A8 3.0 TFSI
S8 cod
57.5
76.7
83.1
57.4
76.7
83.1
76.7 in
Width
76.7 in
83.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.1 in
57.5 in
Height
57.4 in
117.8
202.2
117.9
202.6
202.2 in
Length
202.6 in
117.8 in
Wheelbase
117.9 in
Vehicle Weight
A8 3.0 TFSI
S8 cod
4200 lb
Curb Weight
4519 lb
5556 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5677 lb

Weight Difference:
320 lb
7.08 %

General
A8 3.0 TFSI
S8 cod
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
S8 cod
V6 gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
CGWD, CREA
Engine Code
CGTA, CTFA
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
306 hp
at 5200 rpm
Power
513 hp
at 6000 rpm
A8 3.0 TFSI
306 hp
513 hp
S8 cod
325 lb‑ft
at 2900 rpm
Max. Torque
479 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
A8 3.0 TFSI
325 lb‑ft
479 lb‑ft
S8 cod
Performance
A8 3.0 TFSI
S8 cod
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec

A8 3.0 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
190 ft
0.000 sec

S8 cod
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13.73 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.81 lb/hp
A8 3.0 TFSI
13.73 lb/hp
8.81 lb/hp
S8 cod
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A8 3.0 TFSI
S8 cod
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
23 mpg
A8 3.0 TFSI
30 mpg
23 mpg
S8 cod
22 mpg
city
16 mpg
No data
highway
No data
21.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
653 mi
Range
554 mi
A8 3.0 TFSI
653 mi
554 mi
S8 cod
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).
191.4 kWh
A8 3.0 TFSI
147.7 kWh
191.4 kWh
S8 cod
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
295 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
378 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A8 3.0 TFSI
S8 cod
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1356 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
13.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data