The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A8 3.0 TDI tiptronic (11 - 13) vs. Audi A8 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 17)

€ 70,000
Audi A8 3.0 TDI tiptronic (11 - 13) A8 3.0 TDI
€ 102,300
 Audi A8 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 17) A8 4.2 TDI
€ 70,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 102,300

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of the A8 3.0 TDI and the A8 4.2 TDI are absolutely identical. Both are 202.2 inches long, 76.7 inches wide and 57.5 inches tall.
A8 3.0 TDI
A8 4.2 TDI
57.5
Blueprint Audi A8 3.0 TDI tiptronic (11 - 13)
76.7
83.1
57.5
Blueprint Audi A8 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
57.5 in
Blueprint Audi A8 3.0 TDI tiptronic (11 - 13)
117.8
202.2
Blueprint Audi A8 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 17)
117.8
202.2
202.2 in
Length
202.2 in
117.8 in
Wheelbase
117.8 in

Vehicle Weight

A8 3.0 TDI
A8 4.2 TDI
4123 lb
Curb Weight
4663 lb
5523 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5964 lb
Audi A8 3.0 TDI tiptronic (11 - 13)
Weight Difference:
540 lb
11.58 %
Audi A8 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 17)

General

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

Engine

A8 3.0 TDI
A8 4.2 TDI
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V8 diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
CLAB
Engine Code
CTEC
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4.1 L / 201 cu in
201 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
380 hp
at 3750 rpm
A8 3.0 TDI
201 hp
380 hp
A8 4.2 TDI
295 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
627 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
A8 3.0 TDI
295 lb‑ft
627 lb‑ft
A8 4.2 TDI

Performance

A8 3.0 TDI
A8 4.2 TDI
146 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

361 ft
0.000 sec

A8 3.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

213 ft
0.000 sec

A8 4.2 TDI

▶ REPLAY
20.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.27 lb/hp
A8 3.0 TDI
20.51 lb/hp
12.27 lb/hp
A8 4.2 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

A8 3.0 TDI
A8 4.2 TDI
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
33 mpg
A8 3.0 TDI
39 mpg
33 mpg
A8 4.2 TDI
32 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
932 mi
Range
777 mi
A8 3.0 TDI
932 mi
777 mi
A8 4.2 TDI
Environmental Impact
123.4 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).
148.1 kWh
A8 3.0 TDI
123.4 kWh
148.1 kWh
A8 4.2 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
304 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

A8 3.0 TDI
A8 4.2 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1400 lb
Maximum Payload
1301 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data