The Comparative Analysis :

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

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

ⓘ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 0.2 cm longer and 27 cm taller.
A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
A8 L 3.0 TFSI
1741
Blueprint Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (12 - 13)
1949
2111
1471
Blueprint Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (13 - 14)
1949
2111
1949 mm
Width
1949 mm
2111 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2111 mm
1741 mm
Height
1471 mm
Blueprint Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (12 - 13)
3122
5267
Blueprint Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (13 - 14)
3122
5265
5267 mm
Length
5265 mm
3122 mm
Wheelbase
3122 mm

Vehicle Weight

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

General

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

Performance

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

64 m
0.000 sec

A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod

62 mph 62
mph

82 m
0.000 sec

A8 L 3.0 TFSI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

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

Practical Convenience

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