The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A8 L 55 TFSI quattro tiptronic (17 - ..) vs. Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (13 - 17)

€ 98,700
Audi A8 L 55 TFSI quattro tiptronic (17 - ..) A8 L 55 TFSI
€ 110,300
 Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (13 - 17) A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
€ 98,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 110,300

ⓘ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 55 TFSI is 1.5 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.6 inches taller than the A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod.
A8 L 55 TFSI
A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
58.5
Blueprint Audi A8 L 55 TFSI quattro tiptronic (17 - ..)
76.6
83.9
57.9
Blueprint Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (13 - 17)
76.7
83.1
76.6 in
Width
76.7 in
83.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.1 in
58.5 in
Height
57.9 in
Blueprint Audi A8 L 55 TFSI quattro tiptronic (17 - ..)
123.1
208.7
Blueprint Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (13 - 17)
122.9
207.3
208.7 in
Length
207.3 in
123.1 in
Wheelbase
122.9 in

Vehicle Weight

A8 L 55 TFSI
A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
4475 lb
Curb Weight
4519 lb
6074 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5787 lb
Audi A8 L 55 TFSI quattro tiptronic (17 - ..)
Weight Difference:
44 lb
0.97 %
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (13 - 17)

General

A8 L 55 TFSI
A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
D5 (4N)
Generation
D4 (4H)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 55 TFSI
A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
6-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
CZSE
Engine Code
CTGA
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
335 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
429 hp
at 5100 rpm
A8 L 55 TFSI
335 hp
429 hp
A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
369 lb‑ft
at 1370 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
A8 L 55 TFSI
369 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod

Performance

A8 L 55 TFSI
A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

259 ft
0.000 sec

A8 L 55 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

210 ft
0.000 sec

A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod

▶ REPLAY
13.36 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.53 lb/hp
A8 L 55 TFSI
13.36 lb/hp
10.53 lb/hp
A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod

Fuel Economy / Emissions

A8 L 55 TFSI
A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
26 mpg
A8 L 55 TFSI
30 mpg
26 mpg
A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
22 mpg
city
19 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
19 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
574 mi
Range
566 mi
A8 L 55 TFSI
574 mi
566 mi
A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
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).
170.4 kWh
A8 L 55 TFSI
147.7 kWh
170.4 kWh
A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
348 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
333 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

A8 L 55 TFSI
A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1598 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data