The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel quattro tiptronic (12 - 13) vs. Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod quattro tiptronic (13 - 17)

€ 82,600
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel quattro tiptronic (12 - 13) A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
€ 145,800
 Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod quattro tiptronic (13 - 17) A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
€ 82,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 145,800

ⓘ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 0.1 inches longer and 10.6 inches taller.
A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
68.5
Blueprint Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel quattro tiptronic (12 - 13)
76.7
83.1
57.9
Blueprint Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod quattro tiptronic (13 - 17)
76.7
83.1
76.7 in
Width
76.7 in
83.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.1 in
68.5 in
Height
57.9 in
Blueprint Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel quattro tiptronic (12 - 13)
122.9
207.4
Blueprint Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod quattro tiptronic (13 - 17)
122.9
207.3
207.4 in
Length
207.3 in
122.9 in
Wheelbase
122.9 in

Vehicle Weight

A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
4420 lb
Curb Weight
4740 lb
5688 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5897 lb
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel quattro tiptronic (12 - 13)
Weight Difference:
320 lb
6.75 %
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod quattro tiptronic (13 - 17)

General

A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
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 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V12 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
CDTA, CMHA, CDTC
Engine Code
CEJA, CTNA
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
12
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
6.3 L / 308 cu in
247 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
493 hp
at 6200 rpm
A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
247 hp
493 hp
A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
406 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
461 lb‑ft
at 4750 rpm
A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
406 lb‑ft
461 lb‑ft
A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod

Performance

A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

282 ft
0.000 sec

A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel

62 mph 62
mph

210 ft
0.000 sec

A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod

▶ REPLAY
17.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.61 lb/hp
A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
17.89 lb/hp
9.61 lb/hp
A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod

Fuel Economy / Emissions

A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
21 mpg
A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
36 mpg
21 mpg
A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
29 mpg
city
15 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
861 mi
Range
463 mi
A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
861 mi
463 mi
A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
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).
208.4 kWh
A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
133.7 kWh
208.4 kWh
A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
275 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
409 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data