The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (12 - 13) vs. Audi A8 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)

€ 100,200
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (12 - 13) A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
€ 74,600
 Audi A8 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13) A8 3.0 TFSI
€ 100,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 74,600

ⓘ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 4.0 TFSI cod is 13 cm longer and 28.1 cm taller.
A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
A8 3.0 TFSI
1741
Blueprint Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (12 - 13)
1949
2111
1460
Blueprint Audi A8 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
1949
2111
1949 mm
Width
1949 mm
2111 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2111 mm
1741 mm
Height
1460 mm
Blueprint Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (12 - 13)
3122
5267
Blueprint Audi A8 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
2992
5137
5267 mm
Length
5137 mm
3122 mm
Wheelbase
2992 mm

Vehicle Weight

A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
A8 3.0 TFSI
2020 kg
Kerb Weight
1905 kg
2595 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2520 kg
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (12 - 13)
Weight Difference:
115 kg
5.69 %
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)

General

A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
A8 3.0 TFSI
D4 (4H)
Generation
D4 (4H)
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
A8 3.0 TFSI
V8 petrol engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
V6 petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
CEUA
Engine Code
CGXA, CGWA, CREG
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
3993 CC
Engine Capacity
2995 CC
414 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
286 bhp
at 4850 rpm
A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
414 bhp
286 bhp
A8 3.0 TFSI
600 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
420 NM
at 2500 rpm
A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
600 NM
420 NM
A8 3.0 TFSI

Performance

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

64 m
0.000 sec

A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod

62 mph 62
mph

85 m
0.000 sec

A8 3.0 TFSI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
A8 3.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
32 mpg
A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
30 mpg
32 mpg
A8 3.0 TFSI
22 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
90 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
90 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
588 mi
Range
636 mi
A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
588 mi
636 mi
A8 3.0 TFSI
Environmental Impact
179.9 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).
166.7 kWh
A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
179.9 kWh
166.7 kWh
A8 3.0 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
221 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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