The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A8 4.2 FSI quattro tiptronic (10 - 12) vs. Audi A8 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 15)

€ 91,100
Audi A8 4.2 FSI quattro tiptronic (10 - 12) A8 4.2 FSI
€ 77,600
 Audi A8 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 15) A8 3.0 TDI
€ 91,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 77,600

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

Vehicle Dimensions

Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same width and height, but the A8 4.2 FSI is 0.2 cm longer.
A8 4.2 FSI
A8 3.0 TDI
1460
Blueprint Audi A8 4.2 FSI quattro tiptronic (10 - 12)
1949
2111
1460
Blueprint Audi A8 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 15)
1949
2111
1949 mm
Width
1949 mm
2111 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2111 mm
1460 mm
Height
1460 mm
Blueprint Audi A8 4.2 FSI quattro tiptronic (10 - 12)
2992
5137
Blueprint Audi A8 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 15)
2992
5135
5137 mm
Length
5135 mm
2992 mm
Wheelbase
2992 mm

Vehicle Weight

A8 4.2 FSI
A8 3.0 TDI
1910 kg
Kerb Weight
1955 kg
2525 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2570 kg
Audi A8 4.2 FSI quattro tiptronic (10 - 12)
Weight Difference:
45 kg
2.3 %
Audi A8 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 15)

General

A8 4.2 FSI
A8 3.0 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 4.2 FSI
A8 3.0 TDI
V8 petrol engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
CDRA
Engine Code
CTBA
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4163 CC
Engine Capacity
2967 CC
366 bhp
at 6800 rpm
Power
254 bhp
at 4000 rpm
A8 4.2 FSI
366 bhp
254 bhp
A8 3.0 TDI
445 NM
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
580 NM
at 1750 rpm
A8 4.2 FSI
445 NM
580 NM
A8 3.0 TDI

Performance

A8 4.2 FSI
A8 3.0 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

79 m
0.000 sec

A8 4.2 FSI

62 mph 62
mph

82 m
0.000 sec

A8 3.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
5.22 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.7 kg/bhp
A8 4.2 FSI
5.22 kg/bhp
7.7 kg/bhp
A8 3.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

A8 4.2 FSI
A8 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
48 mpg
A8 4.2 FSI
30 mpg
48 mpg
A8 3.0 TDI
21 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
90 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
82 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
588 mi
Range
864 mi
A8 4.2 FSI
588 mi
864 mi
A8 3.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
179.9 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).
121.3 kWh
A8 4.2 FSI
179.9 kWh
121.3 kWh
A8 3.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
219 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
155 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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