The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A8 50 TDI quattro tiptronic (17 - ..) vs. Audi A8 L 55 TFSI quattro tiptronic (17 - ..)
€ 93,600
€ 98,700
€ 93,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 98,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. Both cars are the same width, but the A8 50 TDI is 13 cm shorter and 1.2 cm lower.
A8 50 TDI
A8 L 55 TFSI
1473
1945
2130
1485
1945
2130
1945 mm
Width
1945 mm
2130 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2130 mm
1473 mm
Height
1485 mm
2998
5172
3128
5302
5172 mm
Length
5302 mm
2998 mm
Wheelbase
3128 mm
Vehicle Weight
A8 50 TDI
A8 L 55 TFSI
2050 kg
Kerb Weight
2030 kg
2690 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2755 kg
Weight Difference:
20 kg
0.98 %
General
A8 50 TDI
A8 L 55 TFSI
D5 (4N)
Generation
D5 (4N)
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
A8 50 TDI
A8 L 55 TFSI
6-cylinder mild hybrid diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
6-cylinder mild hybrid petrol engine with turbocharger
DDVC
Engine Code
CZSE
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2967 CC
Engine Capacity
2995 CC
282 bhp
at 3750 rpm
Power
335 bhp
at 5000 rpm
A8 50 TDI
282 bhp
335 bhp
A8 L 55 TFSI
600 NM
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
500 NM
at 1370 rpm
A8 50 TDI
600 NM
500 NM
A8 L 55 TFSI
Performance
A8 50 TDI
A8 L 55 TFSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
82 m
0.000 sec
A8 50 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
79 m
0.000 sec
A8 L 55 TFSI
▶ REPLAY
7.27 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.06 kg/bhp
A8 50 TDI
7.27 kg/bhp
6.06 kg/bhp
A8 L 55 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A8 50 TDI
A8 L 55 TFSI
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
36 mpg
A8 50 TDI
50 mpg
36 mpg
A8 L 55 TFSI
44 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
72 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
72 L
799 mi
Range
574 mi
A8 50 TDI
799 mi
574 mi
A8 L 55 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).
147.7 kWh
A8 50 TDI
115.2 kWh
147.7 kWh
A8 L 55 TFSI
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
181 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/km (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
A8 50 TDI
A8 L 55 TFSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
640 kg
Maximum Payload
725 kg
505 L
Boot Capacity
505 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
