The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (12 - 13) vs. Audi A8 55 TFSI quattro tiptronic (17 - ..)
€ 95,200
€ 95,200
€ 95,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 95,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The A8 4.0 TFSI cod is 1.4 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 0.5 inches lower than the A8 55 TFSI.
A8 4.0 TFSI cod
A8 55 TFSI
57.5
76.7
83.1
58
76.6
83.9
76.7 in
Width
76.6 in
83.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.9 in
57.5 in
Height
58 in
117.8
202.2
118
203.6
202.2 in
Length
203.6 in
117.8 in
Wheelbase
118 in
Vehicle Weight
A8 4.0 TFSI cod
A8 55 TFSI
4343 lb
Curb Weight
4420 lb
5611 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5930 lb
Weight Difference:
77 lb
1.74 %
General
A8 4.0 TFSI cod
A8 55 TFSI
D4 (4H)
Generation
D5 (4N)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
A8 4.0 TFSI cod
A8 55 TFSI
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
6-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
CEUA
Engine Code
CZSE
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
414 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
335 hp
at 5000 rpm
A8 4.0 TFSI cod
414 hp
335 hp
A8 55 TFSI
443 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1370 rpm
A8 4.0 TFSI cod
443 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
A8 55 TFSI
Performance
A8 4.0 TFSI cod
A8 55 TFSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
A8 4.0 TFSI cod
62 mph
62
mph
mph
256 ft
0.000 sec
A8 55 TFSI
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10.49 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.19 lb/hp
A8 4.0 TFSI cod
10.49 lb/hp
13.19 lb/hp
A8 55 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A8 4.0 TFSI cod
A8 55 TFSI
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
30 mpg
A8 4.0 TFSI cod
25 mpg
30 mpg
A8 55 TFSI
18 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
No data
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19 gal
595 mi
Range
574 mi
A8 4.0 TFSI cod
595 mi
574 mi
A8 55 TFSI
Environmental Impact
178.2 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).
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).
147.7 kWh
A8 4.0 TFSI cod
178.2 kWh
147.7 kWh
A8 55 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
352 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
344 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
A8 4.0 TFSI cod
A8 55 TFSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1510 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
