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The new Audi A8 L sedan is offered in two trim levels. The entry-level A8 L 3.0 TFSI variant is priced at $82,500 while the top of the line L 4.0 TFSI Sport variant is priced at $91500. The base trim level gets a smaller 3-liter engine while the top of the line trim level gets a sportier 4-liter engine only to churn out more power.

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The A8 is a luxury car and is something you would generally buy if comfort and luxury are on top of the priority list. So, L 3.0 is the correct variant since it gets all the amenities and luxury features that the pricier L 4.0 Sport variant gets, the only difference between them is the engine and we are a bit partial to the turbocharged 3.0 liter V6.

The Audi A8 L gets a turbocharged 3.0-liter V6 power plant that churns out 333 hp and 325 lb-ft of torque. In the 4.0 L trim the Audi A8 gets a twin-turbo 4 liter V8 making 450hp and 444lb-ft of torque.

Both engines are paired to an 8-speed automatic transmission. The power is distributed to all wheels via Audi's advanced Quattro all-wheel-drive technology.

The Audi isn't the most powerful car in the lot. Only the German rival of the A8, the BMW 740i Sedan makes less power than it at 320hp. The Jaguar XJ makes 340 hp and the Cadillac CT6 Sedan makes 335hp.

2017 Audi A8 L Acceleration Performance

For an ultra-luxury sedan, the Audi A8 L has pretty decent acceleration timings. The A8 L can go from rest to 60 MPH in 5.3 seconds.

The Audi A8 L will do the standing quarter-mile in 13.6 seconds, it will achieve a top speed of 155 mph. The 4.0L trim does the 0-60 in 3.9 and the quarter-mile in 12.4 seconds.

The fastest in the 0-60 sprint is the BMW 740i with a time of 4.8 seconds. Following this is the Jaguar XJ with a time of 5.1 seconds and then comes the Audi A8 L (5.3 seconds) with the Cadillac CT6 reaching 60mph in 5.9 seconds. The same order is maintained in the quarter-mile test. 

2017 Audi A8 L Ride and Handling

The Audi A8 L has some brisk driving experience on offer. Most owners won't be driving the car yet Audi has gone a step forward to ensure that chauffeurs won't have hard maneuvering the limousine around. The steering response is quick and the steering wheel offers great feedback. Driving it around crowded lanes is going to be a little bit difficult given the fact that this is a long car but the exquisite handling makes it easy driving it in the city.

There is no match in terms of ride quality. The suspension does its job really well and ensures that there you don't get thrown around during high-speed cornering. Also, you cannot notice body roll and the car is always ready to dive into the corners.

2017 Audi A8 L Braking Performance

Audi has equipped the A8 with 15 inches discs in the front and gets 14 inches discs in the rear. Slam on the brakes and the Audi comes to a standstill from 60 MPH at a distance of 118 feet which is pretty good for a car that weighs almost 4500 lbs.

The BMW 740i has the shortest stopping distance at 112 feet. The Cadillac beats the Audi by a very short margin and comes to halt at a distance of 117 feet. Then comes the Audi A8 L with 118 feet followed by the Jaguar XJ with 122 feet. 

In the city, the A8 L can go for 19 miles for every gallon of fuel while on the highway it can go for 29 miles for every gallon of fuel. The Audi A8 gets a combined fuel economy rating of 22 MPG. Audi equips the A8 L with a 

The most combined range is provided by the Audi A8 which offers 477 miles. Then comes the BMW with 453 miles, the Jaguar XJ with 434 miles, and the Cadillac CT6 with 409 miles, the least range of the above cars.

The Audi A8 L can seat up to 4 occupants comfortably in the cabin. There is no shortage of comfort levels on the inside of the Audi A8. The A8 pampers you with a 14-way adjustable seat with massage function so that you can have your back, neck, and shoulders massaged sitting in 14 different positions of your choice. 

You will find the dashboard wrapped with high-quality leather and wood just to give you that luxurious feel. Audi also gives you four-zone climate control so that all the passengers in the A8 can have different temperatures while they are driving or being driven. 

The most legroom is offered by the Cadillac CT6 with 46.4 inches. Then comes the Jaguar XJ, BMW 740i, and the Audi A8 L. In the rear legroom, the most are offered by the BMW 740i, followed by the Audi A8 L, and then comes the Cadillac CT6 and the Jaguar XJ. Some of the interior features of the Audi A8 L are:

• 14-way adjustable seat 
• Massage seats
• Leather upholstery
• 4-zone climate control
• Interior surfaces feature wood

2017 Audi A8 L Infotainment System

The Audi A8's infotainment system is called the MMI infotainment system. The infotainment system features an 8-inch touch screen interface that delivers some crisp visuals. Moreover, the MMI system also gets a handwriting recognition technology. 

For some excellent audio experience, Audi has sourced a 14 speaker, 630-watt music system from Bose which is twinned with the AudioPilot noise compensation system. All these features make the infotainment system of the Audi the best infotainment system amongst its rivals.

• 8-inch touchscreen infotainment interface.
• Bose surround sound system with 14 speakers and 630 watts amplifier.
• iPod interface
• USB slot 
• Audi Online services with Good Earth Mapping (trial period)
• Bluetooth wireless connectivity
• SiriusXM radio (90-day trial subscription) 
• SiriusXM traffic (4-year subscription)

2017 Audi A8 L Cargo Capacity

The Audi has quite a decent amount of luggage storage volume. The A8 offers 14.2 cubic feet of cargo volume which is not really the best in class but is sufficient to accommodate your golf kit.

On the flip side, the BMW offers the segment-leading luggage storage volume at 18.2 cubic feet and is followed by the Jaguar XJ and the Cadillac CT6 with the Audi stand at the bottom of the list. This is the only area where the Audi A8 scores low.

The Audi A8 is a big car. It has a large grill in the front and has strong lines that run across its body giving it a commanding stance and an excellent street presence Features of the 2017 Audi A8 L include LED headlamps, Power-adjustable, power-folding, auto-dimming, heated exterior side mirrors with memory, 20” wheels with a spare wheel in the trunk and comes with a 

The Audi is the longest and the widest car in the competition. The BMW is the tallest car in the segment at 58.2 inches. The Jaguar XJ, on the other hand, has the largest ground clearance at 6.3 inches. The Cadillac is the lightest car of the lot and weighs 3925 pounds and is followed by the Jaguar XJ and the BMW 740i and then the Audi A8. 

The NHTSA has not yet rated the new Audi A8 L, nor has the IIHS. Hence, we cannot comment on the safety ratings of the vehicle. However, Audi does install a lot of safety features. some of the safety features of the Audi A8 L are listed below.

• Driver and front passenger dual-stage airbags, front thorax side airbags, knee airbags, and Sideguard head curtain airbags
• Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) in rear seats
• Front passenger occupant detection for airbags
• Electronic Stability Control (ESC) with secondary collision brake assist and traction control (ASR)
• Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)
• Electronic Brake pressure Distribution (EBD) and brake assist
• Tire-pressure monitoring system

BMW 740i Sedan vs Audi A8 L

The Audi is better than the BMW in performance. In terms of interior comfort and amenities, the BMW 7 Series is as good as the Audi.

Closely comparing both cars, the Audi gets a bit of an edge over the BMW thanks to the features and the technology fitted into the vehicle.

Jaguar XJ vs Audi A8 L

Even though the Jaguar XJ is cheaper than the Audi, The Audi has better fuel economy, range, and braking stats and also offers more room on the inside.

It is pretty much a 50-50 story in this case and if you desperately want to save your $8000, then you should go for the Jag. Otherwise, shell the extra 8000 bucks out and go get the Audi A8 as you will get a lot of additional technology.

Cadillac CT6 Sedan vs Audi A8 L

The Cadillac CT6 is priced at $17,290 less than the Audi. The Audi is better in terms of performance and premium features.

If you need to save those $17,000, then the Cadillac CT6 is the car for you. Otherwise, it is always advisable to buy the Audi A8.

The Audi A8 L has a beautiful design language and has some exquisitely designed interiors. Audi has given attention to the smallest of the details and has truly justified every penny that you will be paying them. It strikes the right balance between luxury, panache, distinctive design, and sportiness. All these characteristics of the Audi A8 make it pretty much an attractive package and justify its MSRP of $82,500.