The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (13 - 17) vs. Audi A8 L 55 TFSI quattro tiptronic (17 - ..)
€ 110,300
€ 98,700
€ 110,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 98,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod is 3.7 cm shorter, 0.4 cm wider and 1.4 cm lower than the A8 L 55 TFSI.
A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
A8 L 55 TFSI
1471
1949
2111
1485
1945
2130
1949 mm
Width
1945 mm
2111 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2130 mm
1471 mm
Height
1485 mm
3122
5265
3128
5302
5265 mm
Length
5302 mm
3122 mm
Wheelbase
3128 mm
Vehicle Weight
A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
A8 L 55 TFSI
2050 kg
Kerb Weight
2030 kg
2625 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2755 kg
Weight Difference:
20 kg
0.98 %
General
A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
A8 L 55 TFSI
D4 (4H)
Generation
D5 (4N)
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Super Unleaded (98 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 55 TFSI
V8 petrol engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
6-cylinder mild hybrid petrol engine with turbocharger
CTGA
Engine Code
CZSE
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
3993 CC
Engine Capacity
2995 CC
429 bhp
at 5100 rpm
Power
335 bhp
at 5000 rpm
A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
429 bhp
335 bhp
A8 L 55 TFSI
600 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
500 NM
at 1370 rpm
A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
600 NM
500 NM
A8 L 55 TFSI
Performance
A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
A8 L 55 TFSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
64 m
0.000 sec
A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
62 mph
62
mph
mph
79 m
0.000 sec
A8 L 55 TFSI
▶ REPLAY
4.78 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.06 kg/bhp
A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
4.78 kg/bhp
6.06 kg/bhp
A8 L 55 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
A8 L 55 TFSI
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
36 mpg
A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
31 mpg
36 mpg
A8 L 55 TFSI
23 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
82 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
72 L
566 mi
Range
574 mi
A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
566 mi
574 mi
A8 L 55 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).
147.7 kWh
A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
170.4 kWh
147.7 kWh
A8 L 55 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
207 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/km (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
A8 L 55 TFSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
575 kg
Maximum Payload
725 kg
520 L
Boot Capacity
505 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
