The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 74,600
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13) A8 3.0 TFSI
€ 97,700
 Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13) A8 L 4.2 TDI
€ 74,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 97,700

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. Both cars are the same width, but the A8 3.0 TFSI is 13 cm shorter and 28.1 cm lower.
A8 3.0 TFSI
A8 L 4.2 TDI
1460
Blueprint Audi A8 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
1949
2111
1741
Blueprint Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
1949
2111
1949 mm
Width
1949 mm
2111 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2111 mm
1460 mm
Height
1741 mm
Blueprint Audi A8 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
2992
5137
Blueprint Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
3122
5267
5137 mm
Length
5267 mm
2992 mm
Wheelbase
3122 mm

Vehicle Weight

A8 3.0 TFSI
A8 L 4.2 TDI
1905 kg
Kerb Weight
2120 kg
2520 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2670 kg
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
Weight Difference:
215 kg
10.14 %
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)

General

A8 3.0 TFSI
A8 L 4.2 TDI
D4 (4H)
Generation
D4 (4H)
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

A8 3.0 TFSI
A8 L 4.2 TDI
V6 petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V8 diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
CGXA, CGWA, CREG
Engine Code
CDSB
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
2995 CC
Engine Capacity
4134 CC
286 bhp
at 4850 rpm
Power
346 bhp
at 4000 rpm
A8 3.0 TFSI
286 bhp
346 bhp
A8 L 4.2 TDI
420 NM
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
800 NM
at 1750 rpm
A8 3.0 TFSI
420 NM
800 NM
A8 L 4.2 TDI

Performance

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

85 m
0.000 sec

A8 3.0 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

78 m
0.000 sec

A8 L 4.2 TDI

▶ REPLAY
6.66 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.13 kg/bhp
A8 3.0 TFSI
6.66 kg/bhp
6.13 kg/bhp
A8 L 4.2 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

A8 3.0 TFSI
A8 L 4.2 TDI
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
38 mpg
A8 3.0 TFSI
32 mpg
38 mpg
A8 L 4.2 TDI
24 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
90 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
90 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
636 mi
Range
746 mi
A8 3.0 TFSI
636 mi
746 mi
A8 L 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).
154.3 kWh
A8 3.0 TFSI
166.7 kWh
154.3 kWh
A8 L 4.2 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
204 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

A8 3.0 TFSI
A8 L 4.2 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
615 kg
Maximum Payload
550 kg
510 L
Boot Capacity
510 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data