The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S8 cod tiptronic (13 - 17) vs. Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (13 - 14)
€ 118,500

€ 86,800

€ 118,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 86,800
ⓘ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 S8 cod is 4.6 inches shorter and 0.5 inches lower.
S8 cod
A8 L 3.0 TFSI
57.4
76.7
83.1
57.9
76.7
83.1
76.7 in
Width
76.7 in
83.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.1 in
57.4 in
Height
57.9 in
117.9
202.6
122.9
207.3
202.6 in
Length
207.3 in
117.9 in
Wheelbase
122.9 in
Vehicle Weight
S8 cod
A8 L 3.0 TFSI
4519 lb
Curb Weight
4310 lb
5710 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5578 lb

Weight Difference:
209 lb
4.62 %

General
S8 cod
A8 L 3.0 TFSI
D4 (4H)
Generation
D4 (4H)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
S8 cod
A8 L 3.0 TFSI
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with turbocharger
CGTA, CTFA
Engine Code
CGWD, CREA
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
513 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
306 hp
at 5200 rpm
S8 cod
513 hp
306 hp
A8 L 3.0 TFSI
479 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 2900 rpm
S8 cod
479 lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
A8 L 3.0 TFSI
Performance
S8 cod
A8 L 3.0 TFSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
187 ft
0.000 sec

S8 cod
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec

A8 L 3.0 TFSI
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8.81 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.08 lb/hp
S8 cod
8.81 lb/hp
14.08 lb/hp
A8 L 3.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
S8 cod
A8 L 3.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
30 mpg
S8 cod
25 mpg
30 mpg
A8 L 3.0 TFSI
18 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
No data
21.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.7 gal
542 mi
Range
645 mi
S8 cod
542 mi
645 mi
A8 L 3.0 TFSI
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).
149.7 kWh
S8 cod
178.2 kWh
149.7 kWh
A8 L 3.0 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
348 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
296 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
S8 cod
A8 L 3.0 TFSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1190 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data