The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (13 - 17) vs. Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 15)

€ 110,300
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (13 - 17) A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
€ 85,300
 Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 15) A8 L 3.0 TDI
€ 110,300
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 4.0 TFSI cod and the A8 L 3.0 TDI are absolutely identical. Both are 5265 mm long, 1949 mm wide and 1471 mm tall.
A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
A8 L 3.0 TDI
1471
Blueprint Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (13 - 17)
1949
2111
1471
Blueprint Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 15)
1949
2111
1949 mm
Width
1949 mm
2111 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2111 mm
1471 mm
Height
1471 mm
Blueprint Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (13 - 17)
3122
5265
Blueprint Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 15)
3122
5265
5265 mm
Length
5265 mm
3122 mm
Wheelbase
3122 mm

Vehicle Weight

A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
A8 L 3.0 TDI
2050 kg
Kerb Weight
2010 kg
2625 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2585 kg
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (13 - 17)
Weight Difference:
40 kg
1.95 %
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 15)

General

A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
A8 L 3.0 TDI
D4 (4H)
Generation
D4 (4H)
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 TDI
V8 petrol engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
CTGA
Engine Code
CTBA
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
3993 CC
Engine Capacity
2967 CC
429 bhp
at 5100 rpm
Power
254 bhp
at 4000 rpm
A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
429 bhp
254 bhp
A8 L 3.0 TDI
600 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
580 NM
at 1750 rpm
A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
600 NM
580 NM
A8 L 3.0 TDI

Performance

A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
A8 L 3.0 TDI
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 L 3.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
4.78 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.91 kg/bhp
A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
4.78 kg/bhp
7.91 kg/bhp
A8 L 3.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
A8 L 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
47 mpg
A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
31 mpg
47 mpg
A8 L 3.0 TDI
23 mpg
city
38 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
82 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
82 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
566 mi
Range
849 mi
A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
566 mi
849 mi
A8 L 3.0 TDI
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).
123.4 kWh
A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
170.4 kWh
123.4 kWh
A8 L 3.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
207 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
158 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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