The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel quattro tiptronic (12 - 13) vs. Audi A8 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)

€ 82,600
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel quattro tiptronic (12 - 13) A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
€ 74,600
 Audi A8 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13) A8 3.0 TFSI
€ 82,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 74,600

ⓘ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 3.0 TDI clean diesel is 5.1 inches longer and 11.1 inches taller.
A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
A8 3.0 TFSI
68.5
Blueprint Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel quattro tiptronic (12 - 13)
76.7
83.1
57.5
Blueprint Audi A8 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
76.7
83.1
76.7 in
Width
76.7 in
83.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.1 in
68.5 in
Height
57.5 in
Blueprint Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel quattro tiptronic (12 - 13)
122.9
207.4
Blueprint Audi A8 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
117.8
202.2
207.4 in
Length
202.2 in
122.9 in
Wheelbase
117.8 in

Vehicle Weight

A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
A8 3.0 TFSI
4420 lb
Curb Weight
4200 lb
5688 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5556 lb
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel quattro tiptronic (12 - 13)
Weight Difference:
220 lb
4.98 %
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)

General

A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
A8 3.0 TFSI
D4 (4H)
Generation
D4 (4H)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
A8 3.0 TFSI
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
CDTA, CMHA, CDTC
Engine Code
CGXA, CGWA, CREG
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
247 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
286 hp
at 4850 rpm
A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
247 hp
286 hp
A8 3.0 TFSI
406 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
310 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
406 lb‑ft
310 lb‑ft
A8 3.0 TFSI

Performance

A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
A8 3.0 TFSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

282 ft
0.000 sec

A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel

62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

A8 3.0 TFSI

▶ REPLAY
17.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.69 lb/hp
A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
17.89 lb/hp
14.69 lb/hp
A8 3.0 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
A8 3.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
27 mpg
A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
36 mpg
27 mpg
A8 3.0 TFSI
29 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
861 mi
Range
636 mi
A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
861 mi
636 mi
A8 3.0 TFSI
Environmental Impact
133.7 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).
166.7 kWh
A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
133.7 kWh
166.7 kWh
A8 3.0 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
275 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
328 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
A8 3.0 TFSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1356 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data