The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod quattro tiptronic (13 - 17) vs. Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel quattro tiptronic (12 - 13)

€ 145,800
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod quattro tiptronic (13 - 17) A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
€ 74,900
 Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel quattro tiptronic (12 - 13) A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel
€ 145,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 74,900

ⓘ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. Both cars are the same width, but the A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod is 5 inches longer and 0.4 inches taller.
A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel
57.9
Blueprint Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod quattro tiptronic (13 - 17)
76.7
83.1
57.5
Blueprint Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel quattro tiptronic (12 - 13)
76.7
83.1
76.7 in
Width
76.7 in
83.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.1 in
57.9 in
Height
57.5 in
Blueprint Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod quattro tiptronic (13 - 17)
122.9
207.3
Blueprint Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel quattro tiptronic (12 - 13)
117.8
202.2
207.3 in
Length
202.2 in
122.9 in
Wheelbase
117.8 in

Vehicle Weight

A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel
4740 lb
Curb Weight
4222 lb
5897 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5666 lb
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod quattro tiptronic (13 - 17)
Weight Difference:
518 lb
10.93 %
Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel quattro tiptronic (12 - 13)

General

A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel
D4 (4H)
Generation
D4 (4H)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium 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 6.3 FSI W12 cod
A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel
V12 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
CEJA, CTNA
Engine Code
CDTA, CMHA, CDTC
4
Valves
4
12
Cylinders
6
6.3 L / 308 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
493 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
247 hp
at 4000 rpm
A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
493 hp
247 hp
A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel
461 lb‑ft
at 4750 rpm
Max. Torque
406 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
461 lb‑ft
406 lb‑ft
A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel

Performance

A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

210 ft
0.000 sec

A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod

62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel

▶ REPLAY
9.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.09 lb/hp
A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
9.61 lb/hp
17.09 lb/hp
A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel

Fuel Economy / Emissions

A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
37 mpg
A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
21 mpg
37 mpg
A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel
15 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
463 mi
Range
874 mi
A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
463 mi
874 mi
A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Environmental Impact
208.4 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).
131.6 kWh
A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
208.4 kWh
131.6 kWh
A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
409 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1444 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data