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.