The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (15 - 17) vs. Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
€ 89,900

€ 138,900

€ 89,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 138,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same width and height, but the A8 L 3.0 TDI is 0.1 inches shorter.
A8 L 3.0 TDI
A8 L 6.3 FSI W12
57.9
76.7
83.1
57.9
76.7
83.1
76.7 in
Width
76.7 in
83.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.1 in
57.9 in
Height
57.9 in
122.9
207.3
122.9
207.4
207.3 in
Length
207.4 in
122.9 in
Wheelbase
122.9 in
Vehicle Weight
A8 L 3.0 TDI
A8 L 6.3 FSI W12
4431 lb
Curb Weight
4696 lb
5699 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5853 lb

Weight Difference:
265 lb
5.64 %

General
A8 L 3.0 TDI
A8 L 6.3 FSI W12
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
A8 L 6.3 FSI W12
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V12 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
CTBD
Engine Code
CEJA, CTNA
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
12
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
6.3 L / 308 cu in
258 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
493 hp
at 6200 rpm
A8 L 3.0 TDI
258 hp
493 hp
A8 L 6.3 FSI W12
428 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
461 lb‑ft
at 4750 rpm
A8 L 3.0 TDI
428 lb‑ft
461 lb‑ft
A8 L 6.3 FSI W12
Performance
A8 L 3.0 TDI
A8 L 6.3 FSI W12
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec

A8 L 3.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec

A8 L 6.3 FSI W12
▶ REPLAY
17.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.53 lb/hp
A8 L 3.0 TDI
17.17 lb/hp
9.53 lb/hp
A8 L 6.3 FSI W12
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A8 L 3.0 TDI
A8 L 6.3 FSI W12
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
20 mpg
A8 L 3.0 TDI
41 mpg
20 mpg
A8 L 6.3 FSI W12
32 mpg
city
14 mpg
No data
highway
No data
21.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
879 mi
Range
470 mi
A8 L 3.0 TDI
879 mi
470 mi
A8 L 6.3 FSI W12
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).
225.5 kWh
A8 L 3.0 TDI
119.3 kWh
225.5 kWh
A8 L 6.3 FSI W12
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
446 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A8 L 3.0 TDI
A8 L 6.3 FSI W12
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data