The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A8 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13) vs. Audi A8 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)

€ 74,600
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13) A8 3.0 TFSI
€ 92,700
 Audi A8 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13) A8 4.2 TDI
€ 74,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 92,700

ⓘ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 TFSI 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 TFSI
A8 4.2 TDI
57.5
Blueprint Audi A8 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
76.7
83.1
57.5
Blueprint Audi A8 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
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 TFSI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
117.8
202.2
Blueprint Audi A8 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
117.8
202.2
202.2 in
Length
202.2 in
117.8 in
Wheelbase
117.8 in

Vehicle Weight

A8 3.0 TFSI
A8 4.2 TDI
4200 lb
Curb Weight
4564 lb
5556 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5864 lb
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
Weight Difference:
364 lb
7.98 %
Audi A8 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)

General

A8 3.0 TFSI
A8 4.2 TDI
D4 (4H)
Generation
D4 (4H)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
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 TFSI
A8 4.2 TDI
V6 gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V8 diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
CGXA, CGWA, CREG
Engine Code
CDSB
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4.1 L / 201 cu in
286 hp
at 4850 rpm
Power
346 hp
at 4000 rpm
A8 3.0 TFSI
286 hp
346 hp
A8 4.2 TDI
310 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
590 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
A8 3.0 TFSI
310 lb‑ft
590 lb‑ft
A8 4.2 TDI

Performance

A8 3.0 TFSI
A8 4.2 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

A8 3.0 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

249 ft
0.000 sec

A8 4.2 TDI

▶ REPLAY
14.69 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.19 lb/hp
A8 3.0 TFSI
14.69 lb/hp
13.19 lb/hp
A8 4.2 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

A8 3.0 TFSI
A8 4.2 TDI
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
32 mpg
A8 3.0 TFSI
27 mpg
32 mpg
A8 4.2 TDI
20 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
636 mi
Range
756 mi
A8 3.0 TFSI
636 mi
756 mi
A8 4.2 TDI
Environmental Impact
166.7 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).
152.2 kWh
A8 3.0 TFSI
166.7 kWh
152.2 kWh
A8 4.2 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
328 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
314 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

A8 3.0 TFSI
A8 4.2 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1356 lb
Maximum Payload
1301 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data