The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod quattro tiptronic (13 - 17) vs. Audi A8 3.0 TDI tiptronic (11 - 13)

€ 145,800
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod quattro tiptronic (13 - 17) A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
€ 70,000
 Audi A8 3.0 TDI tiptronic (11 - 13) A8 3.0 TDI
€ 145,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 70,000

ⓘ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
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 tiptronic (11 - 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 tiptronic (11 - 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
4740 lb
Curb Weight
4123 lb
5897 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5523 lb
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod quattro tiptronic (13 - 17)
Weight Difference:
617 lb
13.02 %
Audi A8 3.0 TDI tiptronic (11 - 13)

General

A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
A8 3.0 TDI
D4 (4H)
Generation
D4 (4H)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
A8 3.0 TDI
V12 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
CEJA, CTNA
Engine Code
CLAB
4
Valves
4
12
Cylinders
6
6.3 L / 308 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
493 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 3750 rpm
A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
493 hp
201 hp
A8 3.0 TDI
461 lb‑ft
at 4750 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
461 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
A8 3.0 TDI

Performance

A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
A8 3.0 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

210 ft
0.000 sec

A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod

62 mph 62
mph

361 ft
0.000 sec

A8 3.0 TDI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
A8 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
39 mpg
A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
21 mpg
39 mpg
A8 3.0 TDI
15 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
463 mi
Range
932 mi
A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
463 mi
932 mi
A8 3.0 TDI
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).
123.4 kWh
A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
208.4 kWh
123.4 kWh
A8 3.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
409 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
254 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
A8 3.0 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1400 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data