The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A8 L 50 TDI quattro tiptronic (17 - ..) vs. Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (12 - 13)

€ 97,100
Audi A8 L 50 TDI quattro tiptronic (17 - ..) A8 L 50 TDI
€ 95,200
 Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (12 - 13) A8 4.0 TFSI cod
€ 97,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 95,200

ⓘ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. The A8 L 50 TDI is 16.5 cm longer, 0.4 cm narrower and 2.5 cm taller than the A8 4.0 TFSI cod.
A8 L 50 TDI
A8 4.0 TFSI cod
1485
Blueprint Audi A8 L 50 TDI quattro tiptronic (17 - ..)
1945
2130
1460
Blueprint Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (12 - 13)
1949
2111
1945 mm
Width
1949 mm
2130 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2111 mm
1485 mm
Height
1460 mm
Blueprint Audi A8 L 50 TDI quattro tiptronic (17 - ..)
3128
5302
Blueprint Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (12 - 13)
2992
5137
5302 mm
Length
5137 mm
3128 mm
Wheelbase
2992 mm

Vehicle Weight

A8 L 50 TDI
A8 4.0 TFSI cod
2075 kg
Kerb Weight
1970 kg
2700 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2545 kg
Audi A8 L 50 TDI quattro tiptronic (17 - ..)
Weight Difference:
105 kg
5.06 %
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (12 - 13)

General

A8 L 50 TDI
A8 4.0 TFSI cod
D5 (4N)
Generation
D4 (4H)
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
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 50 TDI
A8 4.0 TFSI cod
6-cylinder mild hybrid diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V8 petrol engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
DDVC
Engine Code
CEUA
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
2967 CC
Engine Capacity
3993 CC
282 bhp
at 3750 rpm
Power
414 bhp
at 5000 rpm
A8 L 50 TDI
282 bhp
414 bhp
A8 4.0 TFSI cod
600 NM
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
600 NM
at 1500 rpm
A8 L 50 TDI
600 NM
600 NM
A8 4.0 TFSI cod

Performance

A8 L 50 TDI
A8 4.0 TFSI cod
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

82 m
0.000 sec

A8 L 50 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

64 m
0.000 sec

A8 4.0 TFSI cod

▶ REPLAY
7.36 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
4.76 kg/bhp
A8 L 50 TDI
7.36 kg/bhp
4.76 kg/bhp
A8 4.0 TFSI cod

Fuel Economy / Emissions

A8 L 50 TDI
A8 4.0 TFSI cod
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
30 mpg
A8 L 50 TDI
50 mpg
30 mpg
A8 4.0 TFSI cod
44 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
72 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
90 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
799 mi
Range
595 mi
A8 L 50 TDI
799 mi
595 mi
A8 4.0 TFSI cod
Environmental Impact
115.2 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).
178.2 kWh
A8 L 50 TDI
115.2 kWh
178.2 kWh
A8 4.0 TFSI cod
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
182 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
219 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

A8 L 50 TDI
A8 4.0 TFSI cod
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
625 kg
Maximum Payload
575 kg
505 L
Boot Capacity
510 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data