The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A8 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 15) vs. Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 17)

€ 77,600
Audi A8 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 15) A8 3.0 TDI
€ 108,200
 Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 17) A8 L 4.2 TDI
€ 77,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 108,200

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. Both cars are the same width, but the A8 3.0 TDI is 5.1 inches shorter and 0.4 inches lower.
A8 3.0 TDI
A8 L 4.2 TDI
57.5
Blueprint Audi A8 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 15)
76.7
83.1
57.9
Blueprint Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 17)
76.7
83.1
76.7 in
Width
76.7 in
83.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.1 in
57.5 in
Height
57.9 in
Blueprint Audi A8 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 15)
117.8
202.2
Blueprint Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 17)
122.9
207.3
202.2 in
Length
207.3 in
117.8 in
Wheelbase
122.9 in

Vehicle Weight

A8 3.0 TDI
A8 L 4.2 TDI
4310 lb
Curb Weight
4784 lb
5666 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5997 lb
Audi A8 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
474 lb
9.91 %
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 17)

General

A8 3.0 TDI
A8 L 4.2 TDI
D4 (4H)
Generation
D4 (4H)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

A8 3.0 TDI
A8 L 4.2 TDI
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V8 diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
CTBA
Engine Code
CTEC
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4.1 L / 201 cu in
254 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
380 hp
at 3750 rpm
A8 3.0 TDI
254 hp
380 hp
A8 L 4.2 TDI
428 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
627 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
A8 3.0 TDI
428 lb‑ft
627 lb‑ft
A8 L 4.2 TDI

Performance

A8 3.0 TDI
A8 L 4.2 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

269 ft
0.000 sec

A8 3.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

223 ft
0.000 sec

A8 L 4.2 TDI

▶ REPLAY
16.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.59 lb/hp
A8 3.0 TDI
16.97 lb/hp
12.59 lb/hp
A8 L 4.2 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

A8 3.0 TDI
A8 L 4.2 TDI
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
32 mpg
A8 3.0 TDI
40 mpg
32 mpg
A8 L 4.2 TDI
32 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
864 mi
Range
766 mi
A8 3.0 TDI
864 mi
766 mi
A8 L 4.2 TDI
Environmental Impact
121.3 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
150.2 kWh
A8 3.0 TDI
121.3 kWh
150.2 kWh
A8 L 4.2 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
306 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

A8 3.0 TDI
A8 L 4.2 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1356 lb
Maximum Payload
1213 lb
13.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data