The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (13 - 14) vs. Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 15)

€ 86,800
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (13 - 14) A8 L 3.0 TFSI
€ 85,300
 Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 15) A8 L 3.0 TDI
€ 86,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 85,300

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of the A8 L 3.0 TFSI and the A8 L 3.0 TDI are absolutely identical. Both are 207.3 inches long, 76.7 inches wide and 57.9 inches tall.
A8 L 3.0 TFSI
A8 L 3.0 TDI
57.9
Blueprint Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (13 - 14)
76.7
83.1
57.9
Blueprint Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 15)
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
Blueprint Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (13 - 14)
122.9
207.3
Blueprint Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 15)
122.9
207.3
207.3 in
Length
207.3 in
122.9 in
Wheelbase
122.9 in

Vehicle Weight

A8 L 3.0 TFSI
A8 L 3.0 TDI
4310 lb
Curb Weight
4431 lb
5578 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5699 lb
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (13 - 14)
Weight Difference:
121 lb
2.73 %
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 15)

General

A8 L 3.0 TFSI
A8 L 3.0 TDI
D4 (4H)
Generation
D4 (4H)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 TFSI
A8 L 3.0 TDI
V6 gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
CGWD, CREA
Engine Code
CTBA
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
306 hp
at 5200 rpm
Power
254 hp
at 4000 rpm
A8 L 3.0 TFSI
306 hp
254 hp
A8 L 3.0 TDI
325 lb‑ft
at 2900 rpm
Max. Torque
428 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
A8 L 3.0 TFSI
325 lb‑ft
428 lb‑ft
A8 L 3.0 TDI

Performance

A8 L 3.0 TFSI
A8 L 3.0 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

269 ft
0.000 sec

A8 L 3.0 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

A8 L 3.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
14.08 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.44 lb/hp
A8 L 3.0 TFSI
14.08 lb/hp
17.44 lb/hp
A8 L 3.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

A8 L 3.0 TFSI
A8 L 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
39 mpg
A8 L 3.0 TFSI
30 mpg
39 mpg
A8 L 3.0 TDI
22 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
645 mi
Range
849 mi
A8 L 3.0 TFSI
645 mi
849 mi
A8 L 3.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
149.7 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).
123.4 kWh
A8 L 3.0 TFSI
149.7 kWh
123.4 kWh
A8 L 3.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
296 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
254 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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