The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A8 L 2.0 TFSI hybrid quattro tiptronic (13 - 15) vs. Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel quattro tiptronic (12 - 13)

€ 92,000
Audi A8 L 2.0 TFSI hybrid quattro tiptronic (13 - 15) A8 L 2.0 TFSI hybrid
€ 82,600
 Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel quattro tiptronic (12 - 13) A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
€ 92,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 82,600

ⓘ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 L 2.0 TFSI hybrid is 0.2 cm shorter and 27 cm lower.
A8 L 2.0 TFSI hybrid
A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
1471
Blueprint Audi A8 L 2.0 TFSI hybrid quattro tiptronic (13 - 15)
1949
2111
1741
Blueprint Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel quattro tiptronic (12 - 13)
1949
2111
1949 mm
Width
1949 mm
2111 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2111 mm
1471 mm
Height
1741 mm
Blueprint Audi A8 L 2.0 TFSI hybrid quattro tiptronic (13 - 15)
3122
5265
Blueprint Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel quattro tiptronic (12 - 13)
3122
5267
5265 mm
Length
5267 mm
3122 mm
Wheelbase
3122 mm

Vehicle Weight

A8 L 2.0 TFSI hybrid
A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
1995 kg
Kerb Weight
2005 kg
2520 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2580 kg
Audi A8 L 2.0 TFSI hybrid quattro tiptronic (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
10 kg
0.5 %
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel quattro tiptronic (12 - 13)

General

A8 L 2.0 TFSI hybrid
A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
D4 (4H)
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 L 2.0 TFSI hybrid
A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
4-cylinder full hybrid petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
CHJA
Engine Code
CDTA, CMHA, CDTC
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
2967 CC
242 bhp
at 4300 rpm
Power
247 bhp
at 4000 rpm
A8 L 2.0 TFSI hybrid
242 bhp
247 bhp
A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
480 NM
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
550 NM
at 1500 rpm
A8 L 2.0 TFSI hybrid
480 NM
550 NM
A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel

Performance

A8 L 2.0 TFSI hybrid
A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
142 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

110 m
0.000 sec

A8 L 2.0 TFSI hybrid

62 mph 62
mph

86 m
0.000 sec

A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel

▶ REPLAY
8.24 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.12 kg/bhp
A8 L 2.0 TFSI hybrid
8.24 kg/bhp
8.12 kg/bhp
A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel

Fuel Economy / Emissions

A8 L 2.0 TFSI hybrid
A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
43 mpg
A8 L 2.0 TFSI hybrid
45 mpg
43 mpg
A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
45 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
78 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
90 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
769 mi
Range
861 mi
A8 L 2.0 TFSI hybrid
769 mi
861 mi
A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Environmental Impact
119.4 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 L 2.0 TFSI hybrid
119.4 kWh
133.7 kWh
A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
146 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
171 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

A8 L 2.0 TFSI hybrid
A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
525 kg
Maximum Payload
575 kg
335 L
Boot Capacity
510 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data