The Comparative Analysis :

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

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

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The A8 L 50 TDI is 1.4 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 10.1 inches lower than the A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod.
A8 L 50 TDI
A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
58.5
Blueprint Audi A8 L 50 TDI quattro tiptronic (17 - ..)
76.6
83.9
68.5
Blueprint Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (12 - 13)
76.7
83.1
76.6 in
Width
76.7 in
83.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.1 in
58.5 in
Height
68.5 in
Blueprint Audi A8 L 50 TDI quattro tiptronic (17 - ..)
123.1
208.7
Blueprint Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (12 - 13)
122.9
207.4
208.7 in
Length
207.4 in
123.1 in
Wheelbase
122.9 in

Vehicle Weight

A8 L 50 TDI
A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
4575 lb
Curb Weight
4453 lb
5952 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5721 lb
Audi A8 L 50 TDI quattro tiptronic (17 - ..)
Weight Difference:
121 lb
2.65 %
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (12 - 13)

General

A8 L 50 TDI
A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
D5 (4N)
Generation
D4 (4H)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade 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 L 4.0 TFSI cod
6-cylinder mild hybrid diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
DDVC
Engine Code
CEUA
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
282 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
414 hp
at 5000 rpm
A8 L 50 TDI
282 hp
414 hp
A8 L 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 L 4.0 TFSI cod

Performance

A8 L 50 TDI
A8 L 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

269 ft
0.000 sec

A8 L 50 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

210 ft
0.000 sec

A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod

▶ REPLAY
16.22 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.76 lb/hp
A8 L 50 TDI
16.22 lb/hp
10.76 lb/hp
A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod

Fuel Economy / Emissions

A8 L 50 TDI
A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
25 mpg
A8 L 50 TDI
42 mpg
25 mpg
A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
37 mpg
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
19 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
799 mi
Range
588 mi
A8 L 50 TDI
799 mi
588 mi
A8 L 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).
179.9 kWh
A8 L 50 TDI
115.2 kWh
179.9 kWh
A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
293 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
356 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

A8 L 50 TDI
A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1378 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data