The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (12 - 13) vs. Audi A8 3.0 TDI tiptronic (11 - 13)

€ 95,200
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (12 - 13) A8 4.0 TFSI cod
€ 70,000
 Audi A8 3.0 TDI tiptronic (11 - 13) A8 3.0 TDI
€ 95,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 70,000

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of the A8 4.0 TFSI cod and the A8 3.0 TDI are absolutely identical. Both are 5137 mm long, 1949 mm wide and 1460 mm tall.
A8 4.0 TFSI cod
A8 3.0 TDI
1460
Blueprint Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (12 - 13)
1949
2111
1460
Blueprint Audi A8 3.0 TDI tiptronic (11 - 13)
1949
2111
1949 mm
Width
1949 mm
2111 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2111 mm
1460 mm
Height
1460 mm
Blueprint Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (12 - 13)
2992
5137
Blueprint Audi A8 3.0 TDI tiptronic (11 - 13)
2992
5137
5137 mm
Length
5137 mm
2992 mm
Wheelbase
2992 mm

Vehicle Weight

A8 4.0 TFSI cod
A8 3.0 TDI
1970 kg
Kerb Weight
1870 kg
2545 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2505 kg
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (12 - 13)
Weight Difference:
100 kg
5.08 %
Audi A8 3.0 TDI tiptronic (11 - 13)

General

A8 4.0 TFSI cod
A8 3.0 TDI
D4 (4H)
Generation
D4 (4H)
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

A8 4.0 TFSI cod
A8 3.0 TDI
V8 petrol engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
CEUA
Engine Code
CLAB
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
3993 CC
Engine Capacity
2967 CC
414 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
201 bhp
at 3750 rpm
A8 4.0 TFSI cod
414 bhp
201 bhp
A8 3.0 TDI
600 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
400 NM
at 1250 rpm
A8 4.0 TFSI cod
600 NM
400 NM
A8 3.0 TDI

Performance

A8 4.0 TFSI cod
A8 3.0 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

64 m
0.000 sec

A8 4.0 TFSI cod

62 mph 62
mph

110 m
0.000 sec

A8 3.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
4.76 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.3 kg/bhp
A8 4.0 TFSI cod
4.76 kg/bhp
9.3 kg/bhp
A8 3.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

A8 4.0 TFSI cod
A8 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
47 mpg
A8 4.0 TFSI cod
30 mpg
47 mpg
A8 3.0 TDI
22 mpg
city
38 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
90 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
90 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
595 mi
Range
932 mi
A8 4.0 TFSI cod
595 mi
932 mi
A8 3.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
178.2 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).
123.4 kWh
A8 4.0 TFSI cod
178.2 kWh
123.4 kWh
A8 3.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
219 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
158 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

A8 4.0 TFSI cod
A8 3.0 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
575 kg
Maximum Payload
635 kg
510 L
Boot Capacity
510 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data