The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A8 L 50 TDI quattro tiptronic (17 - ..) vs. Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (13 - 17)
€ 97,100
€ 104,400
€ 97,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 104,400
ⓘ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 6.6 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and an inch taller than the A8 4.0 TFSI cod.
A8 L 50 TDI
A8 4.0 TFSI cod
58.5
76.6
83.9
57.5
76.7
83.1
76.6 in
Width
76.7 in
83.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.1 in
58.5 in
Height
57.5 in
123.1
208.7
117.8
202.2
208.7 in
Length
202.2 in
123.1 in
Wheelbase
117.8 in
Vehicle Weight
A8 L 50 TDI
A8 4.0 TFSI cod
4575 lb
Curb Weight
4310 lb
5952 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5666 lb
Weight Difference:
265 lb
5.79 %
General
A8 L 50 TDI
A8 4.0 TFSI cod
D5 (4N)
Generation
D4 (4H)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
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 50 TDI
A8 4.0 TFSI cod
6-cylinder mild hybrid diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
DDVC
Engine Code
CTGA
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
282 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
429 hp
at 5100 rpm
A8 L 50 TDI
282 hp
429 hp
A8 4.0 TFSI cod
443 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
A8 L 50 TDI
443 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
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
4.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec
A8 L 50 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
207 ft
0.000 sec
A8 4.0 TFSI cod
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16.22 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.05 lb/hp
A8 L 50 TDI
16.22 lb/hp
10.05 lb/hp
A8 4.0 TFSI cod
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A8 L 50 TDI
A8 4.0 TFSI cod
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
26 mpg
A8 L 50 TDI
42 mpg
26 mpg
A8 4.0 TFSI cod
37 mpg
city
19 mpg
No data
highway
No data
19 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.7 gal
799 mi
Range
572 mi
A8 L 50 TDI
799 mi
572 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).
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).
168.7 kWh
A8 L 50 TDI
115.2 kWh
168.7 kWh
A8 4.0 TFSI cod
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
293 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
332 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A8 L 50 TDI
A8 4.0 TFSI cod
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1378 lb
Maximum Payload
1356 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
