The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13) vs. Audi A8 55 TFSI quattro tiptronic (17 - ..)
€ 81,700
€ 95,200
€ 81,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 95,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The A8 L 3.0 TDI is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 3.7 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and 10.6 inches taller than the A8 55 TFSI.
A8 L 3.0 TDI
A8 55 TFSI
68.5
76.7
83.1
58
76.6
83.9
76.7 in
Width
76.6 in
83.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.9 in
68.5 in
Height
58 in
122.9
207.4
118
203.6
207.4 in
Length
203.6 in
122.9 in
Wheelbase
118 in
Vehicle Weight
A8 L 3.0 TDI
A8 55 TFSI
4332 lb
Curb Weight
4420 lb
5600 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5930 lb
Weight Difference:
88 lb
1.99 %
General
A8 L 3.0 TDI
A8 55 TFSI
D4 (4H)
Generation
D5 (4N)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade 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
A8 55 TFSI
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
6-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
CDTA, CMHA, CDTC
Engine Code
CZSE
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
247 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
335 hp
at 5000 rpm
A8 L 3.0 TDI
247 hp
335 hp
A8 55 TFSI
406 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1370 rpm
A8 L 3.0 TDI
406 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
A8 55 TFSI
Performance
A8 L 3.0 TDI
A8 55 TFSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
A8 L 3.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
256 ft
0.000 sec
A8 55 TFSI
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17.54 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.19 lb/hp
A8 L 3.0 TDI
17.54 lb/hp
13.19 lb/hp
A8 55 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A8 L 3.0 TDI
A8 55 TFSI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
30 mpg
A8 L 3.0 TDI
36 mpg
30 mpg
A8 55 TFSI
30 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
No data
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19 gal
861 mi
Range
574 mi
A8 L 3.0 TDI
861 mi
574 mi
A8 55 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).
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).
147.7 kWh
A8 L 3.0 TDI
133.7 kWh
147.7 kWh
A8 55 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
275 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
344 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
A8 L 3.0 TDI
A8 55 TFSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1510 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
