The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (13 - 17) vs. Audi A8 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 15)
€ 104,400

€ 77,600

€ 104,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 77,600
ⓘ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 5135 mm long, 1949 mm wide and 1460 mm tall.
A8 4.0 TFSI cod
A8 3.0 TDI
1460
1949
2111
1460
1949
2111
1949 mm
Width
1949 mm
2111 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2111 mm
1460 mm
Height
1460 mm
2992
5135
2992
5135
5135 mm
Length
5135 mm
2992 mm
Wheelbase
2992 mm
Vehicle Weight
A8 4.0 TFSI cod
A8 3.0 TDI
1955 kg
Kerb Weight
1955 kg
2570 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2570 kg

Weight Difference:
0 kg
0 %

General
A8 4.0 TFSI cod
A8 3.0 TDI
D4 (4H)
Generation
D4 (4H)
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-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
CTGA
Engine Code
CTBA
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
3993 CC
Engine Capacity
2967 CC
429 bhp
at 5100 rpm
Power
254 bhp
at 4000 rpm
A8 4.0 TFSI cod
429 bhp
254 bhp
A8 3.0 TDI
600 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
580 NM
at 1750 rpm
A8 4.0 TFSI cod
600 NM
580 NM
A8 3.0 TDI
Performance
A8 4.0 TFSI cod
A8 3.0 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
63 m
0.000 sec

A8 4.0 TFSI cod
62 mph
62
mph
mph
82 m
0.000 sec

A8 3.0 TDI
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4.56 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.7 kg/bhp
A8 4.0 TFSI cod
4.56 kg/bhp
7.7 kg/bhp
A8 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A8 4.0 TFSI cod
A8 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
48 mpg
A8 4.0 TFSI cod
32 mpg
48 mpg
A8 3.0 TDI
23 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
82 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
82 L
572 mi
Range
864 mi
A8 4.0 TFSI cod
572 mi
864 mi
A8 3.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
168.7 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).
121.3 kWh
A8 4.0 TFSI cod
168.7 kWh
121.3 kWh
A8 3.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
206 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
155 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A8 4.0 TFSI cod
A8 3.0 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
615 kg
Maximum Payload
615 kg
490 L
Boot Capacity
490 L












No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data