The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A8 55 TFSI quattro tiptronic (17 - ..) vs. Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (15 - 17)
€ 95,200
€ 89,900
€ 95,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 89,900
ⓘ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 55 TFSI is 9.3 cm shorter, 0.4 cm narrower and 0.2 cm taller than the A8 L 3.0 TDI.
A8 55 TFSI
A8 L 3.0 TDI
1473
1945
2130
1471
1949
2111
1945 mm
Width
1949 mm
2130 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2111 mm
1473 mm
Height
1471 mm
2998
5172
3122
5265
5172 mm
Length
5265 mm
2998 mm
Wheelbase
3122 mm
Vehicle Weight
A8 55 TFSI
A8 L 3.0 TDI
2005 kg
Kerb Weight
2010 kg
2690 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2585 kg
Weight Difference:
5 kg
0.25 %
General
A8 55 TFSI
A8 L 3.0 TDI
D5 (4N)
Generation
D4 (4H)
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
A8 55 TFSI
A8 L 3.0 TDI
6-cylinder mild hybrid petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
CZSE
Engine Code
CTBD
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2995 CC
Engine Capacity
2967 CC
335 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
258 bhp
at 4000 rpm
A8 55 TFSI
335 bhp
258 bhp
A8 L 3.0 TDI
500 NM
at 1370 rpm
Max. Torque
580 NM
at 1750 rpm
A8 55 TFSI
500 NM
580 NM
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
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
78 m
0.000 sec
A8 55 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
85 m
0.000 sec
A8 L 3.0 TDI
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5.99 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.79 kg/bhp
A8 55 TFSI
5.99 kg/bhp
7.79 kg/bhp
A8 L 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A8 55 TFSI
A8 L 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
49 mpg
A8 55 TFSI
36 mpg
49 mpg
A8 L 3.0 TDI
26 mpg
city
38 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
72 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
82 L
574 mi
Range
879 mi
A8 55 TFSI
574 mi
879 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).
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).
119.3 kWh
A8 55 TFSI
147.7 kWh
119.3 kWh
A8 L 3.0 TDI
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
214 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
153 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A8 55 TFSI
A8 L 3.0 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
685 kg
Maximum Payload
575 kg
505 L
Boot Capacity
520 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
