2019 Audi A8 L

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Rating7.8

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$83,800 - $96,800
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Nathan Dyer 

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Updated on November 1, 2023

ProsConsWhat's New

Top-quality cabin with comfortable seating

The tech system is distractive

Starts the 4th generation with a full-redesign

Smooth power delivery with the mild-hybrid system

Great feedback from pedals and steering wheel

Specs & Features

$83,800

price

335 hp @ 5000 rpm

horsepower

369 lb.-ft. @ 1370 rpm

torque

8-Speed Automatic

transmission

3.0L 6cyl AWD 8A

engine

-

basic warranty

Overview

The 2019 Audi A8 L is a fullsize sedan that offers a single trim with a base MSRP of $83,800. For that price, it mainly competes with the BMW 7 Series, the Mercedes-Benz S-Class, and the Genesis G90. With standalone trim, the A8 L offers 2 powertrains. The base engine is a 3.0L turbocharged V6 with a 48-volt mild-hybrid system capable of making 335 horsepower and 369 lb-ft of torque. If more power is required, there is also a 453 horsepower-making 4.0L twin-turbocharged V8 with a 48-volt mild-hybrid system. Both engines are mated to an 8-speed automatic transmission. The A8 L reaches 60 MPH from zero in 5.6 seconds on its base engine, which gets pumped up to 4.5 seconds with the 4.0L Twin-Turbo V8. Depending on the powertrain, the A8 L can manage a combined fuel economy between 18 and 22 MPG. While we're on the topic of choices, the 10 striking colors the A8 L comes in really pull you towards itself.

Buying Advice

The 3.0L engine which is dubbed 55 TFSI is peppy enough. Meanwhile, the A8 L is packed with a nice collection of features but you do have the freedom to choose more from a range of optional packages. We recommend the Driver Assistance Package and Executive Package.

Trims

    Base
    $83,800 onwards
    • 19-inch silver aluminum Wheels
    • 3 - 1st row LCD monitor
    • Driver Lumbar support
    • Dual Zone Front Automatic Air Conditioning
    • Front & rear fog/driving lights
    • Navigation system
    • Parking assist
    • Rain Sensing Windshield wipers

Compare to similar cars

Price

$86,300- $161,900

Engine

Gasoline

Rating

7.41

Horsepower

330 hp @ 5400 rpm

Torque

331 lb.-ft. @ 1340 rpm

Capacity

4

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$42,950- $53,850

Gasoline

7.39

248 hp @ 5000 rpm

273 lb.-ft. @ 1600 rpm

5

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$86,995

Gasoline

7.2

640 hp @ 6400 rpm

630 lb.-ft. @ 3600 rpm

5

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$21,145- $26,200

Gasoline

6.21

144 hp @ 6100 rpm

139 lb.-ft. @ 3900 rpm

5

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$83,800- $96,800

Gasoline

7.76

450 hp @ 5100 rpm

444 lb.-ft. @ 1500 rpm

5

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$69,350- $76,350

Gasoline

7.42

365 hp @ 6000 rpm

376 lb.-ft. @ 1300 rpm

5

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$170,750- $199,900

Gasoline

7.43

463 hp @ 5250 rpm

516 lb.-ft. @ 2000 rpm

5

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$75,400- $122,400

Gasoline

7.54

340 hp @ 6500 rpm

332 lb.-ft. @ 3500 rpm

5

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$46,145- $72,045

Gasoline

7.37

305 hp @ 6500 rpm

280 lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm

5

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$107,680- $137,980

Gasoline

8.6

424 hp @ 5750 rpm

428 lb.-ft. @ 2250 rpm

5

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2019 Audi A8 L vs competitor's 0-60

    Car Name
    0-60 MPH
    Quarter Mile
    Top Speed
    SourceCompare
    5.5 sec14.2 sec130 mph
    3.7 sec11.7 sec-
    4.6 sec--
    4.7 sec13.3 sec-
    4.7 sec--
    4.7 sec13.0 sec-

    2019 Audi A8 L vs competitor's MPG

      Car Name
      MPG City
      MPG Highway
      MPG Combined
      Fuel Tank Capacity
      Range (C/H)
      SourceCompare
      19 mpg27 mpg22 mpg21.7 gal.412.3/585.9 mi.
      27 mpg31 mpg29 mpg13.2 gal.356.4/409.2 mi.
      24 mpg34 mpg28 mpg19.2 gal.468/663 mi.
      22 mpg29 mpg25 mpg18.8 gal.413.6/545.2 mi.
      2019 Audi Q5

      Ranked #4

      22 mpg27 mpg24 mpg18.5 gal.407/499.5 mi.
      21 mpg29 mpg24 mpg20.6 gal.432.6/597.4 mi.

      2019 Audi A8 L vs competitor's dimensions

        Car Name
        Length
        Width
        Height
        Ground Clearance
        Wheelbase
        SourceCompare
        208.7 in.83.9 in.58.5 in.4.8 in.123.1 in.
        227.2 in.79.4 in.64.8 in.6 in.139.8 in.
        219.5 in.75.8 in.59.9 in.6 in.128.6 in.
        214.8 in.76.7 in.61 in.6 in.129.7 in.
        214.7 in.74.8 in.58.7 in.5.2 in.132.5 in.
        207.2 in.76.7 in.58.3 in.6 in.124.8 in.

        2019 Audi A8 L vs competitor's trunk space

          Car Name
          Trunk Capacity
          Passenger Volume
          Max Trunk Volume
          SourceCompare
          12.5 cu.ft.104.8 cu.ft.12.5 cu.ft.
          11.3 cu.ft.154.2 cu.ft.73 cu.ft.
          15.8 cu.ft.130.5 cu.ft.15.8 cu.ft.
          18.7 cu.ft.-18.7 cu.ft.
          16.3 cu.ft.106.3 cu.ft.68.6 cu.ft.
          18.7 cu.ft.-18.7 cu.ft.

          2019 Audi A8 L vs competitor's cargo space

            Car Name
            Cargo Volume
            Cargo Volume w/ Seat Area
            Max Cargo Volume
            Bed Length
            SourceCompare
            64 cu.ft.12.5 cu.ft.12.5 cu.ft.-
            29.9 cu.ft.18 cu.ft.29.9 cu.ft.110 ft.
            36.4 cu.ft.19 cu.ft.36.4 cu.ft.-
            55.7 cu.ft.15.2 cu.ft.55.7 cu.ft.-
            -12.3 cu.ft.--
            15.7 cu.ft.13.7 cu.ft.13.7 cu.ft.-

            2019 Audi A8 L vs competitor's towing capacity

              Car Name
              Towing Capacity
              Payload Capacity
              Weight
              SourceCompare
              -970 lbs.4751 lbs.
              2019 Audi Q5

              Ranked #1

              4400 lbs.1058 lbs.4045 lbs.
              2000 lbs.1525 lbs.3810 lbs.
              1322 lbs.835 lbs.3300 lbs.
              1000 lbs.1087 lbs.4013 lbs.
              -1129 lbs.4141 lbs.

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              0-60 : 5.5 sec

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