The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (13 - 14) vs. Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (12 - 13)

€ 86,800
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (13 - 14) A8 L 3.0 TFSI
€ 100,200
 Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (12 - 13) A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
€ 86,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 100,200

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. Both cars are the same width, but the A8 L 3.0 TFSI is 0.2 cm shorter and 27 cm lower.
A8 L 3.0 TFSI
A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
1471
Blueprint Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (13 - 14)
1949
2111
1741
Blueprint Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (12 - 13)
1949
2111
1949 mm
Width
1949 mm
2111 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2111 mm
1471 mm
Height
1741 mm
Blueprint Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (13 - 14)
3122
5265
Blueprint Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (12 - 13)
3122
5267
5265 mm
Length
5267 mm
3122 mm
Wheelbase
3122 mm

Vehicle Weight

A8 L 3.0 TFSI
A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
1955 kg
Kerb Weight
2020 kg
2530 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2595 kg
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (13 - 14)
Weight Difference:
65 kg
3.22 %
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (12 - 13)

General

A8 L 3.0 TFSI
A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
D4 (4H)
Generation
D4 (4H)
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Unleaded (95 RON)
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 TFSI
A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
V6 petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V8 petrol engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
CGWD, CREA
Engine Code
CEUA
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
2995 CC
Engine Capacity
3993 CC
306 bhp
at 5200 rpm
Power
414 bhp
at 5000 rpm
A8 L 3.0 TFSI
306 bhp
414 bhp
A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
440 NM
at 2900 rpm
Max. Torque
600 NM
at 1500 rpm
A8 L 3.0 TFSI
440 NM
600 NM
A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod

Performance

A8 L 3.0 TFSI
A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

82 m
0.000 sec

A8 L 3.0 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

64 m
0.000 sec

A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod

▶ REPLAY
6.39 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
4.88 kg/bhp
A8 L 3.0 TFSI
6.39 kg/bhp
4.88 kg/bhp
A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod

Fuel Economy / Emissions

A8 L 3.0 TFSI
A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
30 mpg
A8 L 3.0 TFSI
36 mpg
30 mpg
A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
27 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
82 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
90 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
645 mi
Range
588 mi
A8 L 3.0 TFSI
645 mi
588 mi
A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
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).
179.9 kWh
A8 L 3.0 TFSI
149.7 kWh
179.9 kWh
A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
184 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
221 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

A8 L 3.0 TFSI
A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
575 kg
Maximum Payload
575 kg
520 L
Boot Capacity
510 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data