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How much does it cost to run the 2010–2013 Audi A8 3.0 Diesel 250 CV?

Generation 2010–2013

Average monthly cost

310 €4% more expensive than average

At 15,000 km a year, 3.0 Diesel 250 CV version. On top of that, it loses around 5.335 € in value a year. Worked out as if just bought: if it's second-hand, choose its age in «Work out my case».

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Audi A8 (2010–2013)
DGT B stickerBDiesel

Quick facts

Audi A8 3.0 Diesel 250 CV specs

FuelDiesel
Power250 CV184 kW
Real-world consumption8,3 l/100 kmOfficial (NEDC): 6,6 l/100 km
Engine size2.967 cm³6 cylinders
DGT B stickerBDGT eco stickerB175 g/km of CO₂ (NEDC)
Fiscal horsepower19,85Band: 16 to 19.99 · official tax office figure
Weight1.916 kg
New price73.000 €2026 tax office tables: 66.400 € to 78.200 € depending on trim

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Your monthly cost

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310 €3.723 € a year

  • Fuel2.347 € a year196 €/month
  • Insurance392 € a year33 €/month
  • Maintenance517 € a year43 €/month
  • Tyres368 € a year31 €/month
  • Road tax90 € a year7 €/month
  • ITV9 € a year1 €/month

Indicative insurance for a average driver: 40 years old, 15+ years with a licence, no claims. Each insurer calculates in its own way. ·

Separately: what it loses in value

You don't pay it every month, but you notice it when you sell. In 5 years it will lose around 26.676 € (5.335 € a year) and you'd sell it for around 46.324 €.

All in, owning this car costs you 755 € a month.

Real-world consumption
8,3 l/100 km
Fuel price
1,89 €/l
Road tax
89,61 €/year
Fiscal horsepower
19,9

Without your municipality, we use the legal minimum tax and fuel at the national average.

Your monthly cost310 €

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At the garage

Garage prices for your A8

What each job usually costs in your province: cheap, typical and expensive. So you know if a quote is too high.

For the Audi A8 3.0 Diesel 250 CV, VAT included.

  • Service with oil and filters

    Every year or 15,000-30,000 km

    Cheap115 €Typical170 €Expensive240 €

  • Timing belt kit

    Every 5-10 years or 90,000-200,000 km

    Cheap435 €Typical595 €Expensive830 €

  • Clutch

    Usually between 120,000 and 200,000 km

    Cheap590 €Typical800 €Expensive1.100 €

  • Front brake pads

    Every 30,000-50,000 km

    Cheap100 €Typical150 €Expensive210 €

  • Front brake discs and pads

    Every 60,000-100,000 km

    Cheap270 €Typical385 €Expensive525 €

  • 12 V battery

    Every 4-6 years

    Cheap165 €Typical230 €Expensive305 €

  • Front shock absorbers

    Every 80,000-120,000 km

    Cheap335 €Typical475 €Expensive655 €

  • Air conditioning recharge

    When it isn't cooling well

    Cheap80 €Typical125 €Expensive180 €

  • 4 tyres fitted

    Every 32,000 km approx.

    Cheap590 €Typical785 €Expensive1.180 €
  • Cheap Local garage, equivalent parts
  • Typical Chain or independent multi-brand garage
  • Expensive Main dealer, original parts

Approximate price: typical labour hours × the garage's hourly rate + parts, adjusted to your area. Always ask for a written quote.

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Long term

What you'll have spent

What the Audi A8 will have cost you in running costs, depending on how many years you keep it. From year five, the garage bills go up a bit and the ITV comes round more and more often.

After 5 years

18.616 € · 310 €/month

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Future value

What will the Audi A8 be worth?

A 2013 Audi A8 3.0 Diesel 250 CV is worth around 29.000 € today. In 2031 it will be worth around 21.700 €: this year it loses 1.700 € (142 € a month).

In 5 years (2031)

21.700 €

That year it loses 1.300 € (−6 %)

For the tax office (10 % of its new price)

7.300 €

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    Questions

    Frequently asked questions

    How much does the Audi A8 3.0 Diesel 250 CV cost to run per month?+

    At 15,000 km a year, the Audi A8 3.0 Diesel 250 CV costs around 310 € a month (3.723 € a year) in fuel, insurance, maintenance, tyres, road tax and ITV. On top of that, bought new it loses around 5.335 € in value each year.

    What is the Audi A8 3.0 Diesel 250 CV's real-world fuel consumption?+

    Its official figure is 6,6 l/100 km on the NEDC cycle, the pre-2018 one. In real use we estimate about 8,3 l/100 km: cars of its time really used around 25% more than their official figure, according to the ICCT.

    How many fiscal horsepower (CVF) does the Audi A8 3.0 Diesel 250 CV have?+

    19,85 CVF according to the tax office tables, so it pays road tax in the 16 to 19.99 fiscal horsepower band. The exact amount depends on your council.

    Which DGT eco sticker does the Audi A8 3.0 Diesel 250 CV get?+

    The B label, as a diesel car from 2010–2013.

    Data from 15/10/2026. How we calculate it. This version was registered 374 times in Spain (2010–2013), according to the European Environment Agency.