Audi A8 L MPG by Year & Engine (EPA)
EPA fuel-economy ratings for every rated Audi A8 L model year from 2000 to 2023 — each engine and transmission with its official city, highway and combined figures. Over these years the A8 L has been offered with 3.0L 6-cyl, 4.0L 8-cyl, 6.3L 12-cyl, 4.2L 8-cyl, 6.0L 12-cyl engines; the most efficient version is the 2016 (up to 28 MPG combined). Data: U.S. Department of Energy & EPA, fueleconomy.gov; prices are live medians from VehiSales listings.
Audi A8 L fuel economy by year
| Year | Combined | Engines | Median used price | For sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 22 MPG | 3.0L 6-cyl | $56,278 | 6 listings |
| 2022 | 22 MPG | 3.0L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 2021 | 18–23 MPG | 3.0L 6-cyl, 4.0L 8-cyl | — | — |
| 2020 | 18–23 MPG | 3.0L 6-cyl, 4.0L 8-cyl | — | — |
| 2019 | 18–22 MPG | 3.0L 6-cyl, 4.0L 8-cyl | $26,990 | 10 listings |
| 2018 | 19–22 MPG | 3.0L 6-cyl, 4.0L 8-cyl | — | — |
| 2017 | 22 MPG | 4.0L 8-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl | $27,991 | 8 listings |
| 2016 | 16–28 MPG | 3.0L 6-cyl, 4.0L 8-cyl, 6.3L 12-cyl | $24,894 | 6 listings |
| 2015 | 16–28 MPG | 3.0L 6-cyl, 4.0L 8-cyl, 6.3L 12-cyl | $16,745 | 6 listings |
| 2014 | 15–28 MPG | 3.0L 6-cyl, 4.0L 8-cyl, 6.3L 12-cyl | — | — |
| 2013 | 15–21 MPG | 3.0L 6-cyl, 4.0L 8-cyl, 6.3L 12-cyl | — | — |
| 2012 | 16–21 MPG | 4.2L 8-cyl, 6.3L 12-cyl | — | — |
| 2011 | 21 MPG | 4.2L 8-cyl | — | — |
| 2010 | 18 MPG | 4.2L 8-cyl | — | — |
| 2009 | 15–18 MPG | 4.2L 8-cyl, 6.0L 12-cyl | — | — |
| 2008 | 15–18 MPG | 4.2L 8-cyl, 6.0L 12-cyl | — | — |
| 2007 | 15–18 MPG | 4.2L 8-cyl, 6.0L 12-cyl | — | — |
| 2006 | 15–18 MPG | 4.2L 8-cyl, 6.0L 12-cyl | — | — |
| 2005 | 15–18 MPG | 4.2L 8-cyl, 6.0L 12-cyl | — | — |
| 2004 | 18 MPG | 4.2L 8-cyl | — | — |
| 2003 | 18 MPG | 4.2L 8-cyl | — | — |
| 2002 | 18 MPG | 4.2L 8-cyl | — | — |
| 2001 | 18 MPG | 4.2L 8-cyl | — | — |
| 2000 | 18 MPG | 4.2L 8-cyl | — | — |
2023 Audi A8 L: engines & MPG
The 2023 A8 L was EPA-rated in 1 version (3.0L 6-cyl), with combined economy of 22 MPG. Used 2023 models currently list for a median of $56,278 on VehiSales (6 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A8 L | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 19 | 28 | 22 MPG |
2022 Audi A8 L: engines & MPG
The 2022 A8 L was EPA-rated in 1 version (3.0L 6-cyl), with combined economy of 22 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A8 L quattro | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 19 | 28 | 22 MPG |
2021 Audi A8 L: engines & MPG
The 2021 A8 L was EPA-rated in 3 versions (3.0L 6-cyl, 4.0L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 18 to 23 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A8 L | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 21 | 26 | 23 MPG · 31 MPGe on electricity · 420 mi range |
| A8 L | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 17 | 26 | 21 MPG |
| A8 L | 4.0L 8-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 15 | 23 | 18 MPG |
2020 Audi A8 L: engines & MPG
The 2020 A8 L was EPA-rated in 3 versions (3.0L 6-cyl, 4.0L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 18 to 23 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A8 L | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 21 | 27 | 23 MPG · 31 MPGe on electricity · 420 mi range |
| A8 L | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 17 | 26 | 21 MPG |
| A8 L | 4.0L 8-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 15 | 23 | 18 MPG |
2019 Audi A8 L: engines & MPG
The 2019 A8 L was EPA-rated in 2 versions (3.0L 6-cyl, 4.0L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 18 to 22 MPG. Used 2019 models currently list for a median of $26,990 on VehiSales (10 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A8 L | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 19 | 27 | 22 MPG |
| A8 L | 4.0L 8-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 15 | 23 | 18 MPG |
2018 Audi A8 L: engines & MPG
The 2018 A8 L was EPA-rated in 2 versions (3.0L 6-cyl, 4.0L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 19 to 22 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A8 L | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 19 | 29 | 22 MPG |
| A8 L | 4.0L 8-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 16 | 26 | 19 MPG |
2017 Audi A8 L: engines & MPG
The 2017 A8 L was EPA-rated in 2 versions (4.0L 8-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl), with combined economy of 22 MPG. Used 2017 models currently list for a median of $27,991 on VehiSales (8 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A8 L | 4.0L 8-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 18 | 29 | 22 MPG |
| A8 L | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 19 | 29 | 22 MPG |
2016 Audi A8 L: engines & MPG
The 2016 A8 L was EPA-rated in 4 versions (3.0L 6-cyl, 4.0L 8-cyl, 6.3L 12-cyl), with combined economy from 16 to 28 MPG. Used 2016 models currently list for a median of $24,894 on VehiSales (6 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A8 L | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Diesel | 24 | 36 | 28 MPG |
| A8 L | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 19 | 29 | 22 MPG |
| A8 L | 4.0L 8-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 18 | 29 | 22 MPG |
| A8 L | 6.3L 12-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 13 | 22 | 16 MPG |
2015 Audi A8 L: engines & MPG
The 2015 A8 L was EPA-rated in 4 versions (3.0L 6-cyl, 4.0L 8-cyl, 6.3L 12-cyl), with combined economy from 16 to 28 MPG. Used 2015 models currently list for a median of $16,745 on VehiSales (6 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A8 L | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Diesel | 24 | 36 | 28 MPG |
| A8 L | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 19 | 29 | 22 MPG |
| A8 L | 4.0L 8-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 18 | 29 | 21 MPG |
| A8 L | 6.3L 12-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 13 | 22 | 16 MPG |
2014 Audi A8 L: engines & MPG
The 2014 A8 L was EPA-rated in 4 versions (3.0L 6-cyl, 4.0L 8-cyl, 6.3L 12-cyl), with combined economy from 15 to 28 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A8 L | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Diesel | 24 | 36 | 28 MPG |
| A8 L | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 18 | 28 | 21 MPG |
| A8 L | 4.0L 8-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 16 | 26 | 19 MPG |
| A8 L | 6.3L 12-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 13 | 20 | 15 MPG |
2013 Audi A8 L: engines & MPG
The 2013 A8 L was EPA-rated in 3 versions (3.0L 6-cyl, 4.0L 8-cyl, 6.3L 12-cyl), with combined economy from 15 to 21 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A8 L | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 18 | 28 | 21 MPG |
| A8 L | 4.0L 8-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 16 | 26 | 19 MPG |
| A8 L | 6.3L 12-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 13 | 20 | 15 MPG |
2012 Audi A8 L: engines & MPG
The 2012 A8 L was EPA-rated in 2 versions (4.2L 8-cyl, 6.3L 12-cyl), with combined economy from 16 to 21 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A8 L | 4.2L 8-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 18 | 28 | 21 MPG |
| A8 L | 6.3L 12-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 14 | 21 | 16 MPG |
2011 Audi A8 L: engines & MPG
The 2011 A8 L was EPA-rated in 1 version (4.2L 8-cyl), with combined economy of 21 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A8 L | 4.2L 8-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 17 | 27 | 21 MPG |
2010 Audi A8 L: engines & MPG
The 2010 A8 L was EPA-rated in 1 version (4.2L 8-cyl), with combined economy of 18 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A8 L | 4.2L 8-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Premium | 16 | 23 | 18 MPG |
2009 Audi A8 L: engines & MPG
The 2009 A8 L was EPA-rated in 2 versions (4.2L 8-cyl, 6.0L 12-cyl), with combined economy from 15 to 18 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A8 L | 4.2L 8-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Premium | 16 | 23 | 18 MPG |
| A8 L | 6.0L 12-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Premium | 13 | 19 | 15 MPG |
2008 Audi A8 L: engines & MPG
The 2008 A8 L was EPA-rated in 2 versions (4.2L 8-cyl, 6.0L 12-cyl), with combined economy from 15 to 18 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A8 L | 4.2L 8-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Premium | 16 | 23 | 18 MPG |
| A8 L | 6.0L 12-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Premium | 13 | 19 | 15 MPG |
2007 Audi A8 L: engines & MPG
The 2007 A8 L was EPA-rated in 2 versions (4.2L 8-cyl, 6.0L 12-cyl), with combined economy from 15 to 18 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A8 L | 4.2L 8-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Premium | 16 | 23 | 18 MPG |
| A8 L | 6.0L 12-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Premium | 13 | 19 | 15 MPG |
2006 Audi A8 L: engines & MPG
The 2006 A8 L was EPA-rated in 2 versions (4.2L 8-cyl, 6.0L 12-cyl), with combined economy from 15 to 18 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A8 L | 4.2L 8-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Premium | 16 | 22 | 18 MPG |
| A8 L | 6.0L 12-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Premium | 13 | 19 | 15 MPG |
2005 Audi A8 L: engines & MPG
The 2005 A8 L was EPA-rated in 2 versions (4.2L 8-cyl, 6.0L 12-cyl), with combined economy from 15 to 18 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A8 L | 4.2L 8-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Premium | 16 | 22 | 18 MPG |
| A8 L | 6.0L 12-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Premium | 13 | 19 | 15 MPG |
2004 Audi A8 L: engines & MPG
The 2004 A8 L was EPA-rated in 1 version (4.2L 8-cyl), with combined economy of 18 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A8 L | 4.2L 8-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Premium | 16 | 22 | 18 MPG |
2003 Audi A8 L: engines & MPG
The 2003 A8 L was EPA-rated in 1 version (4.2L 8-cyl), with combined economy of 18 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A8 L | 4.2L 8-cyl | Automatic (S5) | Premium | 15 | 23 | 18 MPG |
2002 Audi A8 L: engines & MPG
The 2002 A8 L was EPA-rated in 1 version (4.2L 8-cyl), with combined economy of 18 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A8 L | 4.2L 8-cyl | Automatic (S5) | Premium | 15 | 23 | 18 MPG |
2001 Audi A8 L: engines & MPG
The 2001 A8 L was EPA-rated in 1 version (4.2L 8-cyl), with combined economy of 18 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A8 L | 4.2L 8-cyl | Automatic (S5) | Premium | 15 | 23 | 18 MPG |
2000 Audi A8 L: engines & MPG
The 2000 A8 L was EPA-rated in 1 version (4.2L 8-cyl), with combined economy of 18 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A8 L | 4.2L 8-cyl | Automatic 5-spd | Premium | 15 | 22 | 18 MPG |
Frequently asked questions
What MPG does an Audi A8 L get?
Depending on year and engine, EPA combined ratings for the A8 L range from 18 to 28 MPG. The most efficient rated version is the 2016 model year.
What engines does the 2023 Audi A8 L have?
The 2023 A8 L was EPA-rated with 3.0L 6-cyl engines — see the 2023 table above for each version's exact city/highway figures.
Does the Audi A8 L require premium gas?
Some versions do: EPA lists premium gasoline and diesel depending on year and engine — check your year's table above.
Is there a hybrid or electric A8 L?
Yes — the ratings above include hybrid versions; look for them in the per-year tables.
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