The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A8 L 55 TFSI quattro tiptronic (17 - ..) vs. Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel quattro tiptronic (12 - 13)
€ 98,700
€ 82,600
€ 98,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 82,600
ⓘ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 55 TFSI is 1.4 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 10.1 inches lower than the A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel.
A8 L 55 TFSI
A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
58.5
76.6
83.9
68.5
76.7
83.1
76.6 in
Width
76.7 in
83.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.1 in
58.5 in
Height
68.5 in
123.1
208.7
122.9
207.4
208.7 in
Length
207.4 in
123.1 in
Wheelbase
122.9 in
Vehicle Weight
A8 L 55 TFSI
A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
4475 lb
Curb Weight
4420 lb
6074 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5688 lb
Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.23 %
General
A8 L 55 TFSI
A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
D5 (4N)
Generation
D4 (4H)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
A8 L 55 TFSI
A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
6-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
CZSE
Engine Code
CDTA, CMHA, CDTC
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
335 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
247 hp
at 4000 rpm
A8 L 55 TFSI
335 hp
247 hp
A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
369 lb‑ft
at 1370 rpm
Max. Torque
406 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
A8 L 55 TFSI
369 lb‑ft
406 lb‑ft
A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Performance
A8 L 55 TFSI
A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
A8 L 55 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
▶ REPLAY
13.36 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.89 lb/hp
A8 L 55 TFSI
13.36 lb/hp
17.89 lb/hp
A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A8 L 55 TFSI
A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
36 mpg
A8 L 55 TFSI
30 mpg
36 mpg
A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
22 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
No data
19 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
574 mi
Range
861 mi
A8 L 55 TFSI
574 mi
861 mi
A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Environmental Impact
147.7 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).
133.7 kWh
A8 L 55 TFSI
147.7 kWh
133.7 kWh
A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
348 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
275 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A8 L 55 TFSI
A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1598 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
