The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 quattro tiptronic (10 - 13) vs. Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 15)

€ 138,900
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 quattro tiptronic (10 - 13) A8 L 6.3 FSI W12
€ 85,300
 Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 15) A8 L 3.0 TDI
€ 138,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 85,300

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same width and height, but the A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 is 0.1 inches longer.
A8 L 6.3 FSI W12
A8 L 3.0 TDI
57.9
Blueprint Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
76.7
83.1
57.9
Blueprint Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 15)
76.7
83.1
76.7 in
Width
76.7 in
83.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.1 in
57.9 in
Height
57.9 in
Blueprint Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
122.9
207.4
Blueprint Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 15)
122.9
207.3
207.4 in
Length
207.3 in
122.9 in
Wheelbase
122.9 in

Vehicle Weight

A8 L 6.3 FSI W12
A8 L 3.0 TDI
4696 lb
Curb Weight
4431 lb
5853 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5699 lb
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
Weight Difference:
265 lb
5.64 %
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 15)

General

A8 L 6.3 FSI W12
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
A8 L 3.0 TDI
V12 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
CEJA, CTNA
Engine Code
CTBA
4
Valves
4
12
Cylinders
6
6.3 L / 308 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
493 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
254 hp
at 4000 rpm
A8 L 6.3 FSI W12
493 hp
254 hp
A8 L 3.0 TDI
461 lb‑ft
at 4750 rpm
Max. Torque
428 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
A8 L 6.3 FSI W12
461 lb‑ft
428 lb‑ft
A8 L 3.0 TDI

Performance

A8 L 6.3 FSI W12
A8 L 3.0 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

213 ft
0.000 sec

A8 L 6.3 FSI W12

62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

A8 L 3.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
9.53 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.44 lb/hp
A8 L 6.3 FSI W12
9.53 lb/hp
17.44 lb/hp
A8 L 3.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

A8 L 6.3 FSI W12
A8 L 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
39 mpg
A8 L 6.3 FSI W12
20 mpg
39 mpg
A8 L 3.0 TDI
14 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
470 mi
Range
849 mi
A8 L 6.3 FSI W12
470 mi
849 mi
A8 L 3.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
225.5 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
225.5 kWh
123.4 kWh
A8 L 3.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
446 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
254 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

A8 L 6.3 FSI W12
A8 L 3.0 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data