Audi A8 L: MPG and fuel economy by year
The EPA has rated the Audi A8 L across 23 model years, from the 2000 Audi A8 L through the 2023 Audi A8 L. The most recent 2023 Audi A8 L returns 22 combined MPG. The most efficient model year was the 2016 Audi A8 L at 28 MPG. The nameplate has been in continuous production long enough to span multiple generations of EPA testing methodology.
Pick a year below to open the full Audi A8 L page for that model year. Each year page covers combined, city, and highway MPG, the trim variants the EPA rates separately, the annual fuel cost across three driving patterns, and a year-over-year comparison so you can see whether the car has improved.
Fuel economy by model year
Combined MPG, city MPG, highway MPG, and the EPA's estimated annual fuel cost for every model year of the Audi A8 L. Click any year to see the full breakdown for that model year, including trim variants, the drivetrain, and a comparison against other vehicles in its segment.
| Year | Model | Combined MPG | City | Highway | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 2023 Audi A8 L | 22 MPG | 19 MPG | 28 MPG | $3,150 |
| 2021 | 2021 Audi A8 L | 23 MPG | 21 MPG | 26 MPG | $3,000 |
| 2020 | 2020 Audi A8 L | 23 MPG | 21 MPG | 27 MPG | $3,000 |
| 2019 | 2019 Audi A8 L | 22 MPG | 19 MPG | 27 MPG | $3,150 |
| 2018 | 2018 Audi A8 L | 22 MPG | 19 MPG | 29 MPG | $3,150 |
| 2017 | 2017 Audi A8 L | 22 MPG | 19 MPG | 29 MPG | $3,150 |
| 2016 | 2016 Audi A8 L | 28 MPG | 24 MPG | 36 MPG | $2,900 |
| 2015 | 2015 Audi A8 L | 28 MPG | 24 MPG | 36 MPG | $2,900 |
| 2014 | 2014 Audi A8 L | 28 MPG | 24 MPG | 36 MPG | $2,900 |
| 2013 | 2013 Audi A8 L | 21 MPG | 18 MPG | 28 MPG | $3,300 |
| 2012 | 2012 Audi A8 L | 21 MPG | 18 MPG | 28 MPG | $3,300 |
| 2011 | 2011 Audi A8 L | 21 MPG | 17 MPG | 27 MPG | $3,300 |
| 2010 | 2010 Audi A8 L | 18 MPG | 16 MPG | 23 MPG | $3,850 |
| 2009 | 2009 Audi A8 L | 18 MPG | 16 MPG | 23 MPG | $3,850 |
| 2008 | 2008 Audi A8 L | 18 MPG | 16 MPG | 23 MPG | $3,850 |
| 2007 | 2007 Audi A8 L | 18 MPG | 16 MPG | 23 MPG | $3,850 |
| 2006 | 2006 Audi A8 L | 18 MPG | 16 MPG | 22 MPG | $3,850 |
| 2005 | 2005 Audi A8 L | 18 MPG | 16 MPG | 22 MPG | $3,850 |
| 2004 | 2004 Audi A8 L | 18 MPG | 16 MPG | 22 MPG | $3,850 |
| 2003 | 2003 Audi A8 L | 18 MPG | 15 MPG | 23 MPG | $3,850 |
| 2002 | 2002 Audi A8 L | 18 MPG | 15 MPG | 23 MPG | $3,850 |
| 2001 | 2001 Audi A8 L | 18 MPG | 15 MPG | 23 MPG | $3,850 |
| 2000 | 2000 Audi A8 L | 18 MPG | 15 MPG | 22 MPG | $3,850 |
How the Audi A8 L compares against the Large Cars class
Buyers usually compare the Audi A8 L against other cars in the same EPA class. The list below shows the most efficient cars in the Large Cars class for the 2023 model year, the latest year on this page. Each link opens the full page for that car.
Source: U.S. EPA fuel economy dataset. Annual fuel cost assumes 15,000 miles of driving per year and a 55% city, 45% highway split.