The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A8 L 55 TFSI quattro tiptronic (17 - ..) vs. Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod quattro tiptronic (13 - 17)
€ 98,700

€ 145,800

€ 98,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 145,800
ⓘ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 6.3 FSI W12 cod.
A8 L 55 TFSI
A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
58.5
76.6
83.9
57.9
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
123.1
208.7
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 6.3 FSI W12 cod
4475 lb
Curb Weight
4740 lb
6074 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5897 lb

Weight Difference:
265 lb
5.59 %

General
A8 L 55 TFSI
A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 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 6.3 FSI W12 cod
6-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V12 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
CZSE
Engine Code
CEJA, CTNA
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
12
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
6.3 L / 308 cu in
335 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
493 hp
at 6200 rpm
A8 L 55 TFSI
335 hp
493 hp
A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
369 lb‑ft
at 1370 rpm
Max. Torque
461 lb‑ft
at 4750 rpm
A8 L 55 TFSI
369 lb‑ft
461 lb‑ft
A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
Performance
A8 L 55 TFSI
A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec

A8 L 55 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec

A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
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13.36 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.61 lb/hp
A8 L 55 TFSI
13.36 lb/hp
9.61 lb/hp
A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A8 L 55 TFSI
A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
21 mpg
A8 L 55 TFSI
30 mpg
21 mpg
A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
22 mpg
city
15 mpg
No data
highway
No data
19 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.7 gal
574 mi
Range
463 mi
A8 L 55 TFSI
574 mi
463 mi
A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 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).
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).
208.4 kWh
A8 L 55 TFSI
147.7 kWh
208.4 kWh
A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
348 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
409 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A8 L 55 TFSI
A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1598 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data