A8L
Audi A8L: years registered new in Europe, fault code help, warning lights and maintenance guides.
MakeAudi
New registrations (EU)2003–2020, 2025
Generations and technical specifications
Audi A8 – Fourth generation (D5/4N)2017–2026
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Production | November 2017–2026 |
| Model years | 2018–2026 |
| Platform | MLB Evo |
| Engines | Petrol engines 3.0 L biturbo FSI V6 3.0 L biturbo FSI V6 MHEV 3.0 L biturbo FSI V6 PHEV 4.0 L biturbo FSI V8 MHEV Diesel engines 3.0 L biturbo V6 4.0 L biturbo V8 |
| Electric motor | 48-volt system Belt alternator starter (BAS): MHEV 108 hp AC induction motor: PHEV |
| Transmissions | 8-speed Tiptronic automatic 8-speed Plug-In Hybrid ZF 8HP90 Tiptronic automatic |
| Drivetrain | MHEV (60 TFSI / S8 TFSI) PHEV (60 TFSI e) |
| Battery | 14.1 kWh lithium-ion (PHEV) |
| Electric range | 27 km (60 TFSI e) |
| Wheelbase | 2,998 mm 3,128 mm (LWB) 3,258 mm (Horch) |
| Length | 5,172 mm 5,302 mm (LWB) 5,422 mm (Horch) |
| Width | 1,945 mm |
| Height | 1,485 mm |
| Assembly | Germany: Neckarsulm |
| Designer | Sascha Heyde, Amar Vaya |
Audi A8 – Third generation (D4/4H)2009–2017
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Production | 2009–2013 (FWD) 2009–2017 (quattro 4WD) |
| Model years | 2010–2017 |
| Platform | Volkswagen MLB |
| Engines | petrol 2.0 TFSI I4 2.0 TFSI Hybrid I4 2.5 FSI V6 (China) 3.0 TFSI V6 4.0 TFSI V8 4.2 FSI V8 6.3 CEJA FSI W12 diesel 3.0 TDI V6 4.2 TDI V8 |
| Electric motor | 54 PS Disc-shaped electric motor |
| Transmissions | 8-speed ZF 8HP Tiptronic automatic |
| Drivetrain | FHEV (A8 Hybrid) |
| Battery | 1.3 kWh Li-ion |
| Wheelbase | 2,992 mm 3,122 mm (LWB) |
| Length | 5,131 mm 5,267 mm (LWB) |
| Width | 1,948 mm |
| Height | 1,461 mm 1,471 mm (LWB) |
| Kerb weight | 1,977 kg A8L 3.0TL 2,000 kg A8 4.2L 2,020 kg A8 L 4.2L 2,165 kg A8 L 6.3L |
| Assembly | Germany: Neckarsulm Russia: Kaluga (Volkswagen Group Rus: 2013–2016) |
| Designer | Christian Winkelmann (2006) |
Audi A8 – Second generation (D3/4E)2002–2010
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Production | August 2002 – November 2010 |
| Model years | 2003–2010 |
| Platform | Volkswagen Group D3 |
| Engines | 2.8 L V6 3.0 L V6 3.1 L V6 FSI 3.7 L V8 4.2 L V8 4.2 L V8 FSI 5.2 L V10 FSI 6.0 L W12 3.0 L V6 TDI 3.9 L V8 TDI 4.1 L V8 TDI |
| Transmissions | 6-speed ZF 6HP26 Tiptronic automatic LuK multitronic CVT |
| Wheelbase | SWB: 2,944 mm LWB: 3,074 mm |
| Length | SWB pre 2007: 5,051 mm post 2007: 5,062 mm LWB pre 2007: 5,181 mm post 2007: 5,192 mm |
| Width | 1,894 mm |
| Height | SWB: 1,444 mm LWB: 1,455 mm |
| Kerb weight | 1,670–1,990 kg |
| Assembly | Germany: Neckarsulm |
| Designer | Miklós Kovács, Imre Hasanic, Dany Garand (1999) |
EU type-approval data
| Years | Powertrain | Engine | Power | Mass | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Petrol hybrid | 2995 cm³ | 250 kW (340 PS) | 2030 kg | 224–228 g/km (WLTP) |
| 2019 | Diesel hybrid | 2967 cm³ | 210 kW (286 PS) | 2075 kg | 188–196 g/km (WLTP) |
| 2018 | Petrol | 2995 cm³ | 250 kW (340 PS) | 2020 kg | 178–182 g/km (NEDC) |
| 2017–2018 | Diesel | 2967 cm³ | 210 kW (286 PS) | 2075 kg | 191–197 g/km (WLTP) |
| 2015–2016 | Diesel | 2967 cm³ | 193 kW (262 PS) | 2010 kg | 159 g/km (NEDC) |
| 2014–2016 | Diesel | 4134 cm³ | 283 kW (385 PS) | 2170 kg | 194–197 g/km (NEDC) |
| 2014–2015 | Petrol | 2995 cm³ | 228 kW (310 PS) | 1955 kg | 176–184 g/km (NEDC) |
| 2014–2015 | Petrol | 3993 cm³ | 320 kW (435 PS) | 2050 kg | 211–216 g/km (NEDC) |
| 2014–2015 | Diesel | 2967 cm³ | 190 kW (258 PS) | 2010 kg | 158 g/km (NEDC) |
| 2011–2013 | Petrol | 6299 cm³ | 368 kW (500 PS) | 2130 kg | 277–290 g/km (NEDC) |
| 2011–2013 | Diesel | 2967 cm³ | 184 kW (250 PS) | 1965 kg | 171–176 g/km (NEDC) |
| 2011–2013 | Diesel | 4134 cm³ | 258 kW (351 PS) | 2120 kg | 198–204 g/km (NEDC) |
| 2011–2012 | Petrol | 2995 cm³ | 213 kW (290 PS) | 1955 kg | 205–217 g/km (NEDC) |
| 2012 | Petrol | 3993 cm³ | 309 kW (420 PS) | 2020 kg | 221 g/km (NEDC) |
| 2011–2012 | Petrol | 4163 cm³ | 273 kW (371 PS) | 1960 kg | 224 g/km (NEDC) |
| 2010 | Petrol | 5998 cm³ | – | 2070 kg | 324 g/km (NEDC) |
| 2010 | Diesel | 4172 cm³ | – | 2070 kg | 249 g/km (NEDC) |
Years are registration years. Each range runs from the 10th to the 90th percentile of the values reported for new registrations; it is not an average. Mass is the mass in running order. For electric cars the power is the type-approval net power, which can be lower than the peak power in brochures.
Key specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Powertrains (EU) | Petrol, Diesel |
| Engine displacement (EU) | 2,967–6,299 cm³ |
| Power (EU) | 184–368 kW (250–500 PS) |
| Mass in running order (EU) | 1,960–2,130 kg |
| Wheelbase (EU) | 3,122–3,128 mm |
Years and markets
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| New registrations (EU) | 2003–2020, 2025 |