The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S8 cod tiptronic (13 - 17) vs. Audi A8 3.0 TDI tiptronic (11 - 13)
€ 118,500
€ 70,000
€ 118,500
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
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same width, but the S8 cod is 0.4 inches longer and 0.1 inches lower.
S8 cod
A8 3.0 TDI
57.4
76.7
83.1
57.5
76.7
83.1
76.7 in
Width
76.7 in
83.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.1 in
57.4 in
Height
57.5 in
117.9
202.6
117.8
202.2
202.6 in
Length
202.2 in
117.9 in
Wheelbase
117.8 in
Vehicle Weight
S8 cod
A8 3.0 TDI
4519 lb
Curb Weight
4123 lb
5710 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5523 lb
Weight Difference:
397 lb
8.78 %
General
S8 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
S8 cod
A8 3.0 TDI
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
CGTA, CTFA
Engine Code
CLAB
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
513 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 3750 rpm
S8 cod
513 hp
201 hp
A8 3.0 TDI
479 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
S8 cod
479 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
A8 3.0 TDI
Performance
S8 cod
A8 3.0 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
4.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
187 ft
0.000 sec
S8 cod
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
A8 3.0 TDI
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8.81 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.51 lb/hp
S8 cod
8.81 lb/hp
20.51 lb/hp
A8 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
S8 cod
A8 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
39 mpg
S8 cod
25 mpg
39 mpg
A8 3.0 TDI
18 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
No data
21.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
542 mi
Range
932 mi
S8 cod
542 mi
932 mi
A8 3.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
178.2 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).
123.4 kWh
S8 cod
178.2 kWh
123.4 kWh
A8 3.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
348 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
S8 cod
A8 3.0 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1190 lb
Maximum Payload
1400 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
