The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (13 - 17) vs. Audi A8 L 4.2 FSI quattro tiptronic (10 - 12)

€ 104,400
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (13 - 17) A8 4.0 TFSI cod
€ 96,100
 Audi A8 L 4.2 FSI quattro tiptronic (10 - 12) A8 L 4.2 FSI
€ 104,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 96,100

ⓘ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 4.0 TFSI cod is 5.2 inches shorter and 11.1 inches lower.
A8 4.0 TFSI cod
A8 L 4.2 FSI
57.5
Blueprint Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (13 - 17)
76.7
83.1
68.5
Blueprint Audi A8 L 4.2 FSI quattro tiptronic (10 - 12)
76.7
83.1
76.7 in
Width
76.7 in
83.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.1 in
57.5 in
Height
68.5 in
Blueprint Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (13 - 17)
117.8
202.2
Blueprint Audi A8 L 4.2 FSI quattro tiptronic (10 - 12)
122.9
207.4
202.2 in
Length
207.4 in
117.8 in
Wheelbase
122.9 in

Vehicle Weight

A8 4.0 TFSI cod
A8 L 4.2 FSI
4310 lb
Curb Weight
4321 lb
5666 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5589 lb
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (13 - 17)
Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.25 %
Audi A8 L 4.2 FSI quattro tiptronic (10 - 12)

General

A8 4.0 TFSI cod
A8 L 4.2 FSI
D4 (4H)
Generation
D4 (4H)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium 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 L 4.2 FSI
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
CTGA
Engine Code
CDRA
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
4.2 L / 206 cu in
429 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
366 hp
at 6800 rpm
A8 4.0 TFSI cod
429 hp
366 hp
A8 L 4.2 FSI
443 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
328 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
A8 4.0 TFSI cod
443 lb‑ft
328 lb‑ft
A8 L 4.2 FSI

Performance

A8 4.0 TFSI cod
A8 L 4.2 FSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

207 ft
0.000 sec

A8 4.0 TFSI cod

62 mph 62
mph

266 ft
0.000 sec

A8 L 4.2 FSI

▶ REPLAY
10.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.81 lb/hp
A8 4.0 TFSI cod
10.05 lb/hp
11.81 lb/hp
A8 L 4.2 FSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

A8 4.0 TFSI cod
A8 L 4.2 FSI
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
24 mpg
A8 4.0 TFSI cod
26 mpg
24 mpg
A8 L 4.2 FSI
19 mpg
city
17 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
572 mi
Range
577 mi
A8 4.0 TFSI cod
572 mi
577 mi
A8 L 4.2 FSI
Environmental Impact
168.7 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).
183.8 kWh
A8 4.0 TFSI cod
168.7 kWh
183.8 kWh
A8 L 4.2 FSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
332 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

A8 4.0 TFSI cod
A8 L 4.2 FSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1356 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
13.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data