The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (13 - 17) vs. Audi A8 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
€ 110,300

€ 74,600

€ 110,300
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 slightly. Both cars are the same width, but the A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod is 5 inches longer and 0.4 inches taller.
A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
A8 3.0 TFSI
57.9
76.7
83.1
57.5
76.7
83.1
76.7 in
Width
76.7 in
83.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.1 in
57.9 in
Height
57.5 in
122.9
207.3
117.8
202.2
207.3 in
Length
202.2 in
122.9 in
Wheelbase
117.8 in
Vehicle Weight
A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
A8 3.0 TFSI
4519 lb
Curb Weight
4200 lb
5787 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5556 lb

Weight Difference:
320 lb
7.08 %

General
A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
A8 3.0 TFSI
D4 (4H)
Generation
D4 (4H)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
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 4.0 TFSI cod
A8 3.0 TFSI
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with turbocharger
CTGA
Engine Code
CGXA, CGWA, CREG
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
429 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
286 hp
at 4850 rpm
A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
429 hp
286 hp
A8 3.0 TFSI
443 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
310 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
443 lb‑ft
310 lb‑ft
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
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec

A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec

A8 3.0 TFSI
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10.53 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.69 lb/hp
A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
10.53 lb/hp
14.69 lb/hp
A8 3.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
A8 3.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
27 mpg
A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
26 mpg
27 mpg
A8 3.0 TFSI
19 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
No data
21.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
566 mi
Range
636 mi
A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
566 mi
636 mi
A8 3.0 TFSI
Environmental Impact
170.4 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).
166.7 kWh
A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
170.4 kWh
166.7 kWh
A8 3.0 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
333 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
328 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
A8 3.0 TFSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1356 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data