Don't judge the A8 by its 335-hp rating. Supplemented by a mild hybrid with a 48-volt system, the Audi's 3.0-liter turbo-six and standard all-wheel-drive system propel the car forward as quickly A full used buyer’s guide on the Audi A8 covering the A8 Mk3 (2011-2017) Sport trim level and more efficient 3.0 TDI diesel. Audi A8 reviews luxury in long-wheelbase form. At 5,265mm Power for the long-wheelbase car comes from a choice of two engines. Audi A8 3.0 TDI V6 50 Vorsprung Tiptronic Quattro Euro 6 (s/s) 4dr (LWB) 2022. £50,995. 14,367 miles. Diesel. In Edmunds testing, a standard A8 4.2 did the 0-60-mph sprint in 5.2 seconds. Audi estimates the 6.3 L at just 4.4 seconds to 60. Fuel economy numbers are impressive for the V8 versions, which The 2024 Audi A8 starts at $88,900. Of the rivals we name here, only the rear-wheel-drive Lexus LS (about $79,000 estimated) sneaks under the all-wheel drive A8’s opening price. Overview A8 L 4dr Sdn 3.0L TDI Package Includes Price starting at $86,125 Vehicle EPA Classification Large Cars Drivetrain All Wheel Drive Engine Engine Order Code NA Engine Type and Required The diesel-powered A8 TDI utilizes a turbocharged 3.0-liter V6 that's good for 240 hp and 428 lb-ft of torque. In Edmunds testing, the diesel Audi A8 hit 60 mph in 6.3 seconds. EPA-estimated fuel The 3.0T has won several awards and is reliable with maintenance and care as long as you pay attention to the VW standards. Generation 4 3.0T (EA837) has a second set of injectors to prevent as much carbon buildup on intake valves which is a common complaint. In Edmunds testing, an A8 L 4.0T ran to 60 mph in just 4.2 seconds. The EPA estimates the 4.0T should earn 21 mpg combined (17 mpg city/28 mpg highway), or nearly the same as the supercharged V6 View 57 Photos. The Audi A8 is the flagship sedan in the brand’s range, but this one is the entry-level take on the theme – the 2023 Audi A8 50 TDI. Yep, a diesel engine is still the entry-point to this luxury limousine range, while most other brands are moving to high-tech hybridised petrol powertrains, or full electrification, as the sh5a.