2016 Audi A8 L MPG and Fuel Economy

On this page, you will find a complete guide to the miles per gallon and fuel efficiency data for the 2016 Audi A8 L.

The 2016 Audi A8 L has 4 model options: Automatic (S8) 8-cyl, 4.0 L, Automatic (S8) 6-cyl, 3.0 L, Automatic (S8) 6-cyl, 3.0 L and Automatic (S8) 12-cyl, 6.3 L.

The 2016 Audi A8 L Automatic (S8) 8-cyl, 4.0 L runs on premium gasoline and is in the Large Cars car class.

The 2016 Audi A8 L Automatic (S8) 6-cyl, 3.0 L runs on premium gasoline and is in the Large Cars car class.

The 2016 Audi A8 L Automatic (S8) 6-cyl, 3.0 L runs on diesel and is in the Large Cars car class.

The 2016 Audi A8 L Automatic (S8) 12-cyl, 6.3 L runs on premium gasoline and is in the Large Cars car class.

🛣 How Many Miles per Gallon (MPG) Does a 2016 Audi A8 L Get?

Across all models, the combined average MPG for the 2016 Audi A8 L is 22 miles per gallon.

The table below breaks down the MPG for each model option:

Model OptionCombined MPGCity MPGHighway MPG
Automatic (S8) 8-cyl, 4.0 L221829
Automatic (S8) 6-cyl, 3.0 L221929
Automatic (S8) 6-cyl, 3.0 L282436
Automatic (S8) 12-cyl, 6.3 L161322

💵 What is the Average Yearly Fuel Cost for a 2016 Audi A8 L?

The average fuel costs for all models of the 2016 Audi A8 L is $3,513.

The average fuel costs have been estimated by government regulators based on 15,000 miles driven per year, using regular gasoline, and a split of 55% city driving and 45% highway driving.

Comparing a 2016 Audi A8 L to an average vehicle over 5 years, you will spend $6,062 more on fuel.

The table below shows the fuel costs and 5-year save/spend for each model option:

Model OptionFuel Cost5-Year Save/Spend
Automatic (S8) 8-cyl, 4.0 L$3,350spend $5,250 more
Automatic (S8) 6-cyl, 3.0 L$3,350spend $5,250 more
Automatic (S8) 6-cyl, 3.0 L$2,750spend $2,250 more
Automatic (S8) 12-cyl, 6.3 L$4,600spend $11,500 more

The 2016 Audi A8 L is also subject to the Gas Guzzler Tax, which is a federal tax on vehicles that has a combined MPG of less than 22.5.

The tables below show how much you can expect to pay in Gas Guzzler taxes.

Model OptionGas Guzzler Tax
Automatic (S8) 12-cyl, 6.3 L$3,700

🛢 How Many Barrels of Petroleum Does a 2016 Audi A8 L Consume?

Across all models, the average number barrels of petroleum that the 2016 Audi A8 L will consume in one year is 15 barrels.

The majority of the world's petroleum is sourced from countries like Saudi Arabia, Russia, Iraq, and the United States.

Model OptionBarrels
Automatic (S8) 8-cyl, 4.0 L14
Automatic (S8) 6-cyl, 3.0 L14
Automatic (S8) 6-cyl, 3.0 L13
Automatic (S8) 12-cyl, 6.3 L19

💨 How Many Grams of CO2 Does a 2016 Audi A8 L Emit?

The 2016 Audi A8 L will emit an average of about 6,450,000 grams of CO2 per year.

🌳 To help you understand the impact of this, a normal tree will absorb around 21,000 grams of CO2 per year. This means that roughly 220 trees would be needed to offset emissions from the 2016 Audi A8 L.

Overview

The tables below cover all of the miles per gallon, engine specifications, and emission details we have for the 4 2016 Audi A8 L model options.

Automatic (S8) 8-cyl, 4.0 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 2016 Audi A8 L Automatic (S8) 8-cyl, 4.0 L:

City MPG18
Highway MPG29
Combined MPG22
Save/Spend vs Average CarSpend $5,250
Fuel Cost$3,350
Fuel Type 1Premium
Barrels of Petroleum14
Grams of CO26,150,000
Trees Needed to Offset293
DriveAll-Wheel Drive
Cylinders8
Displacement4
TransmissionAutomatic (S8)
Vehicle ClassLarge Cars
Start/Stop?Yes
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?Yes

Automatic (S8) 6-cyl, 3.0 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 2016 Audi A8 L Automatic (S8) 6-cyl, 3.0 L:

City MPG19
Highway MPG29
Combined MPG22
Save/Spend vs Average CarSpend $5,250
Fuel Cost$3,350
Fuel Type 1Premium
Barrels of Petroleum14
Grams of CO25,955,000
Trees Needed to Offset284
DriveAll-Wheel Drive
Cylinders6
Displacement3
TransmissionAutomatic (S8)
Vehicle ClassLarge Cars
Start/Stop?Yes
Supercharged?Yes
Turbocharged?No

Automatic (S8) 6-cyl, 3.0 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 2016 Audi A8 L Automatic (S8) 6-cyl, 3.0 L:

City MPG24
Highway MPG36
Combined MPG28
Save/Spend vs Average CarSpend $2,250
Fuel Cost$2,750
Fuel Type 1Diesel
ATV TypeDiesel
Barrels of Petroleum13
Grams of CO25,400,000
Trees Needed to Offset257
DriveAll-Wheel Drive
Cylinders6
Displacement3
TransmissionAutomatic (S8)
Vehicle ClassLarge Cars
Start/Stop?Yes
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?Yes

Automatic (S8) 12-cyl, 6.3 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 2016 Audi A8 L Automatic (S8) 12-cyl, 6.3 L:

City MPG13
Highway MPG22
Combined MPG16
Save/Spend vs Average CarSpend $11,500
Gas Guzzler Tax$3,700
Fuel Cost$4,600
Fuel Type 1Premium
Barrels of Petroleum19
Grams of CO28,295,000
Trees Needed to Offset395
DriveAll-Wheel Drive
Cylinders12
Displacement6.3
TransmissionAutomatic (S8)
Vehicle ClassLarge Cars
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?No

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