Overview
The 2013 Audi A8 L Sedan is a fullsize sedan offered in 3 trims, starting off at a base MSRP of $78,500. For that price, it mainly competes with the Mercedes-Benz S-Class Sedan, the BMW 7 Series 740Li sedan, and the Jaguar XJ sedan. Between 3 trims, the A8 L offers 3 powertrains. The base engine is a 3.0L Supercharged V6 capable of making 333 horsepower and 325 lb-ft of torque. If more power is required, there is also a 420 horsepower-making 4.0L Twin-Turbo V8 engine and a 500 horsepower-making 6.3L W12 engine. All three engines are mated to an 8-speed automatic transmission. The A8 L reaches 60 mph from zero in 5.5 seconds on its base engine, which gets pumped up to 4.8 seconds and 4.4 seconds with the 4.0L Twin-Turbo V8 engine and the 6.3L W12 engine respectively. Depending on the powertrain, the A8 L can manage a combined fuel economy between 16 and 21 mpg. While we're on the topic of choices, the 10 striking colors the A8 L comes in really pull you towards itself.
