The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod quattro tiptronic (13 - 17) vs. Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
€ 145,800

€ 81,700

€ 145,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 81,700
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same width, but the A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod is 0.1 inches shorter and 10.6 inches lower.
A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
A8 L 3.0 TDI
57.9
76.7
83.1
68.5
76.7
83.1
76.7 in
Width
76.7 in
83.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.1 in
57.9 in
Height
68.5 in
122.9
207.3
122.9
207.4
207.3 in
Length
207.4 in
122.9 in
Wheelbase
122.9 in
Vehicle Weight
A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
A8 L 3.0 TDI
4740 lb
Curb Weight
4332 lb
5897 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5600 lb

Weight Difference:
408 lb
8.61 %

General
A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
A8 L 3.0 TDI
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 L 3.0 TDI
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 L 3.0 TDI
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 L 3.0 TDI
Performance
A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
A8 L 3.0 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec

A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec

A8 L 3.0 TDI
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9.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.54 lb/hp
A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
9.61 lb/hp
17.54 lb/hp
A8 L 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
A8 L 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
36 mpg
A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
21 mpg
36 mpg
A8 L 3.0 TDI
15 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
highway
No data
21.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
463 mi
Range
861 mi
A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
463 mi
861 mi
A8 L 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).
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 6.3 FSI W12 cod
208.4 kWh
133.7 kWh
A8 L 3.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
409 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
275 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
A8 L 3.0 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data