The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A8 50 TDI quattro tiptronic (17 - ..) vs. Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (13 - 14)
€ 93,600
€ 86,800
€ 93,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 86,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The A8 50 TDI is 3.7 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.1 inches taller than the A8 L 3.0 TFSI.
A8 50 TDI
A8 L 3.0 TFSI
58
76.6
83.9
57.9
76.7
83.1
76.6 in
Width
76.7 in
83.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.1 in
58 in
Height
57.9 in
118
203.6
122.9
207.3
203.6 in
Length
207.3 in
118 in
Wheelbase
122.9 in
Vehicle Weight
A8 50 TDI
A8 L 3.0 TFSI
4519 lb
Curb Weight
4310 lb
5930 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5578 lb
Weight Difference:
209 lb
4.62 %
General
A8 50 TDI
A8 L 3.0 TFSI
D5 (4N)
Generation
D4 (4H)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
A8 50 TDI
A8 L 3.0 TFSI
6-cylinder mild hybrid diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with turbocharger
DDVC
Engine Code
CGWD, CREA
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
282 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
306 hp
at 5200 rpm
A8 50 TDI
282 hp
306 hp
A8 L 3.0 TFSI
443 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 2900 rpm
A8 50 TDI
443 lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
A8 L 3.0 TFSI
Performance
A8 50 TDI
A8 L 3.0 TFSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec
A8 50 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec
A8 L 3.0 TFSI
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16.02 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.08 lb/hp
A8 50 TDI
16.02 lb/hp
14.08 lb/hp
A8 L 3.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A8 50 TDI
A8 L 3.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
30 mpg
A8 50 TDI
42 mpg
30 mpg
A8 L 3.0 TFSI
37 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
No data
19 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.7 gal
799 mi
Range
645 mi
A8 50 TDI
799 mi
645 mi
A8 L 3.0 TFSI
Environmental Impact
115.2 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).
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).
149.7 kWh
A8 50 TDI
115.2 kWh
149.7 kWh
A8 L 3.0 TFSI
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
291 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
296 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A8 50 TDI
A8 L 3.0 TFSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1411 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
