The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (15 - 17) vs. Audi A8 55 TFSI quattro tiptronic (17 - ..)
€ 89,900
€ 95,200
€ 89,900
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 dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The A8 L 3.0 TDI is 9.3 cm longer, 0.4 cm wider and 0.2 cm lower than the A8 55 TFSI.
A8 L 3.0 TDI
A8 55 TFSI
1471
1949
2111
1473
1945
2130
1949 mm
Width
1945 mm
2111 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2130 mm
1471 mm
Height
1473 mm
3122
5265
2998
5172
5265 mm
Length
5172 mm
3122 mm
Wheelbase
2998 mm
Vehicle Weight
A8 L 3.0 TDI
A8 55 TFSI
2010 kg
Kerb Weight
2005 kg
2585 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2690 kg
Weight Difference:
5 kg
0.25 %
General
A8 L 3.0 TDI
A8 55 TFSI
D4 (4H)
Generation
D5 (4N)
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
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 petrol engine with turbocharger
CTBD
Engine Code
CZSE
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2967 CC
Engine Capacity
2995 CC
258 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
335 bhp
at 5000 rpm
A8 L 3.0 TDI
258 bhp
335 bhp
A8 55 TFSI
580 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
500 NM
at 1370 rpm
A8 L 3.0 TDI
580 NM
500 NM
A8 55 TFSI
Performance
A8 L 3.0 TDI
A8 55 TFSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
85 m
0.000 sec
A8 L 3.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
78 m
0.000 sec
A8 55 TFSI
▶ REPLAY
7.79 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.99 kg/bhp
A8 L 3.0 TDI
7.79 kg/bhp
5.99 kg/bhp
A8 55 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A8 L 3.0 TDI
A8 55 TFSI
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
36 mpg
A8 L 3.0 TDI
49 mpg
36 mpg
A8 55 TFSI
38 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
82 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
72 L
879 mi
Range
574 mi
A8 L 3.0 TDI
879 mi
574 mi
A8 55 TFSI
Environmental Impact
119.3 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
119.3 kWh
147.7 kWh
A8 55 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
153 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
214 g/km (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
A8 L 3.0 TDI
A8 55 TFSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
575 kg
Maximum Payload
685 kg
520 L
Boot Capacity
505 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
