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Audi A8 L Specs

Since 2001 the A8 L has grown 5.5″ in length and gained 320 lb.

NHTSA vPIC · Transport Canada · 4 generations · 2001–2026 · Updated Nov 3, 2026
Quick answer

The 2026 Audi A8 L is 208.7″ long, 76.8″ wide and 57.9″ tall on a 123.2″ wheelbase, and weighs 4,475 lb. At 17.4 ft it fits a standard garage but overhangs an 18-foot street space.

Every Audi A8 L generation, measured

The biggest change in length came in 2011, when the new car was 2.8″ longer than the 2005–2010 one. The biggest change in weight came in 2005: 408 lb heavier than before. The current car, sold since 2019, is 1.6″ longer and 154 lb heavier than the 2011–2018 one.

FIG.01·Audi A8 L dimensions by generation
GenerationLengthWidthHeightWheelbaseCurb weight
2001–2004203.1″74″56.7″118.5″4,156 lb
2005–2010204.3″74.8″57.5″120.9″4,564 lb
2011–2018207.1″76.8″57.5″122.8″4,321 lb
2019–2026208.7″76.8″57.9″123.2″4,475 lb
ROWS 4·SOURCE NHTSA vPIC / Transport Canada

A8 L year by year

FIG.02·Audi A8 L dimensions by model year
Model yearLengthWidthWheelbaseCurb weightBody styles
2026208.7″76.8″123.2″4,475 lb1
2025208.7″76.8″123.2″4,475 lb1
2024208.7″76.8″123.2″4,475 lb1
2023208.7″76.8″123.2″4,475 lb1
2022208.7″76.8″123.2″4,475 lb1
2021208.7″76.8″123.2″4,475 lb1
2020208.7″76.8″123.2″4,475 lb1
2019208.7″76.8″123.2″4,475 lb1
2018207.1″76.8″122.8″4,696 lb2
2017207.1″76.8″122.8″4,696 lb2
2016207.1″76.8″122.8″4,696 lb2
2015207.1″76.8″122.8″4,619 lb3
2014207.1″76.8″122.8″4,603 lb3
2013207.1″76.8″122.8″4,592 lb3
2012207.1″76.8″122.8″4,612 lb2
2011207.1″76.8″122.8″4,321 lb1
2010204.3″74.8″120.9″4,398 lb1
2009204.3″74.8″120.9″4,564 lb2
2008204.3″74.8″120.9″4,564 lb2
2007204.3″74.4″120.9″4,564 lb2
2006204.3″74.4″120.9″4,564 lb2
2005204.3″74.8″120.9″4,564 lb2
2004204.3″74.4″120.9″4,398 lb1
2003203.1″74″118.5″4,156 lb1
2002203.1″74″118.5″4,156 lb1
2001203.1″74″118.5″4,156 lb1
ROWS 26·SOURCE Transport Canada vehicle specifications

A8 L on the used market

In 88 A8 L listings we have collected since June 2026, the 2011–2018 car is the most common: 53 of them (60%), at an average asking price of $14,040. The current 2019–2026 car averages $29,075.

FIG.05·Audi A8 L generations on the used market
GenerationListingsShareAverage asking priceAverage mileage
2019–20261922%$29,07576,146 mi
2011–20185360%$14,040102,685 mi
2005–20101214%$6,811120,482 mi
ROWS 3·SOURCE ForCar, US used-car listings collected since June 2026

Will a A8 L fit

FIG.02·Audi A8 L — will it fit
SpaceTypical sizeThis carVerdict
Single garage20 ft deep17.4 ftFits, with room to open the door
Street parking space18 ft17.4 ftOverhangs — expect a tight squeeze
Standard parking bay width8.5 ft wide6.4 ftRoom to open doors both sides
ROWS 3·SOURCE ForCar, computed from vehicle dimensions

Against cars of the same length

FIG.03·Audi A8 L against similar-sized cars
MeasureThis carTypical of 412 cars within 10″ of its lengthDifference
Width76.8″76″+0.8″
Wheelbase123.2″120.1″+3.1″
Curb weight4,475 lb4,464 lb+11 lb
ROWS 3·SOURCE ForCar, computed across vehicles of similar length

A8 L against its rivals

Next to the Dodge Charger, Chrysler 300 and Genesis G90, the A8 L is the longest of the four.

FIG.04·Audi A8 L against its rivals
ModelModel yearLengthWidthCurb weight
Audi A8 L (this car)2026208.7″76.8″4,475 lb
Dodge Charger2027206.7″79.9″5,840 lb
Chrysler 3002024198.8″75.2″4,220 lb
Genesis G902026207.9″58.7″4,859 lb
ROWS 4·SOURCE NHTSA vPIC / Transport Canada; rivals: same EPA class and body, most searched
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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2026 A8 L bigger than the 2025?

No. The 2026 and 2025 A8 L are the same size and weight.

Which A8 L years share the same body?

By our measurements the body changed in 2005, 2011 and 2019. Model years inside each range, such as 2019–2026, share the same dimensions; the boundaries are estimated from changes in size.

Which is bigger, the A8 L or the Dodge Charger?

The 2027 Dodge Charger is 2.0″ shorter and 1,365 lb heavier than the 2026 A8 L.

How much does a used A8 L cost?

In our listings collected since June 2026, the average asking price runs from $6,811 for the 2005–2010 car to $29,075 for the 2019–2026 one, across 88 listings.

Dimensions from NHTSA vPIC and Transport Canada vehicle records, manufacturer-declared for 26 A8 L model years, 2001 to 2026. Metric values converted to inches and pounds; generation boundaries are estimated from changes in size (how we measure). Last updated Nov 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.
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