The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (13 - 17) vs. Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)

€ 104,400
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (13 - 17) A8 4.0 TFSI cod
€ 81,700
 Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13) A8 L 3.0 TDI
€ 104,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 81,700

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. Both cars are the same width, but the A8 4.0 TFSI cod is 5.2 inches shorter and 11.1 inches lower.
A8 4.0 TFSI cod
A8 L 3.0 TDI
57.5
Blueprint Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (13 - 17)
76.7
83.1
68.5
Blueprint Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
76.7
83.1
76.7 in
Width
76.7 in
83.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.1 in
57.5 in
Height
68.5 in
Blueprint Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (13 - 17)
117.8
202.2
Blueprint Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
122.9
207.4
202.2 in
Length
207.4 in
117.8 in
Wheelbase
122.9 in

Vehicle Weight

A8 4.0 TFSI cod
A8 L 3.0 TDI
4310 lb
Curb Weight
4332 lb
5666 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5600 lb
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (13 - 17)
Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.51 %
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)

General

A8 4.0 TFSI cod
A8 L 3.0 TDI
D4 (4H)
Generation
D4 (4H)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium 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 4.0 TFSI cod
A8 L 3.0 TDI
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
CTGA
Engine Code
CDTA, CMHA, CDTC
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
429 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
247 hp
at 4000 rpm
A8 4.0 TFSI cod
429 hp
247 hp
A8 L 3.0 TDI
443 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
406 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
A8 4.0 TFSI cod
443 lb‑ft
406 lb‑ft
A8 L 3.0 TDI

Performance

A8 4.0 TFSI cod
A8 L 3.0 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

207 ft
0.000 sec

A8 4.0 TFSI cod

62 mph 62
mph

282 ft
0.000 sec

A8 L 3.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
10.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.54 lb/hp
A8 4.0 TFSI cod
10.05 lb/hp
17.54 lb/hp
A8 L 3.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

A8 4.0 TFSI cod
A8 L 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
36 mpg
A8 4.0 TFSI cod
26 mpg
36 mpg
A8 L 3.0 TDI
19 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
572 mi
Range
861 mi
A8 4.0 TFSI cod
572 mi
861 mi
A8 L 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).
133.7 kWh
A8 4.0 TFSI cod
168.7 kWh
133.7 kWh
A8 L 3.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
332 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
275 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

A8 4.0 TFSI cod
A8 L 3.0 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1356 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
13.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data