The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A8 55 TFSI quattro tiptronic (17 - ..) vs. Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)

€ 95,200
Audi A8 55 TFSI quattro tiptronic (17 - ..) A8 55 TFSI
€ 81,700
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13) A8 L 3.0 TDI
€ 95,200
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 A8 55 TFSI is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 3.7 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 10.6 inches lower than the A8 L 3.0 TDI.
A8 55 TFSI
A8 L 3.0 TDI
58
Blueprint Audi A8 55 TFSI quattro tiptronic (17 - ..)
76.6
83.9
68.5
Blueprint Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
76.7
83.1
76.6 in
Width
76.7 in
83.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.1 in
58 in
Height
68.5 in
Blueprint Audi A8 55 TFSI quattro tiptronic (17 - ..)
118
203.6
Blueprint Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
122.9
207.4
203.6 in
Length
207.4 in
118 in
Wheelbase
122.9 in

Vehicle Weight

A8 55 TFSI
A8 L 3.0 TDI
4420 lb
Curb Weight
4332 lb
5930 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5600 lb
Audi A8 55 TFSI quattro tiptronic (17 - ..)
Weight Difference:
88 lb
1.99 %
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)

General

A8 55 TFSI
A8 L 3.0 TDI
D5 (4N)
Generation
D4 (4H)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade 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 55 TFSI
A8 L 3.0 TDI
6-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
CZSE
Engine Code
CDTA, CMHA, CDTC
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
335 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
247 hp
at 4000 rpm
A8 55 TFSI
335 hp
247 hp
A8 L 3.0 TDI
369 lb‑ft
at 1370 rpm
Max. Torque
406 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
A8 55 TFSI
369 lb‑ft
406 lb‑ft
A8 L 3.0 TDI

Performance

A8 55 TFSI
A8 L 3.0 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

256 ft
0.000 sec

A8 55 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

282 ft
0.000 sec

A8 L 3.0 TDI

 REPLAY
13.19 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.54 lb/hp
A8 55 TFSI
13.19 lb/hp
17.54 lb/hp
A8 L 3.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

A8 55 TFSI
A8 L 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
36 mpg
A8 55 TFSI
30 mpg
36 mpg
A8 L 3.0 TDI
22 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
19 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
574 mi
Range
861 mi
A8 55 TFSI
574 mi
861 mi
A8 L 3.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
147.7 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 55 TFSI
147.7 kWh
133.7 kWh
A8 L 3.0 TDI
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
344 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
275 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

A8 55 TFSI
A8 L 3.0 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1510 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data