The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 91,100
Audi A8 4.2 FSI quattro tiptronic (10 - 12) A8 4.2 FSI
€ 74,600
 Audi A8 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13) A8 3.0 TFSI
€ 91,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 74,600

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of the A8 4.2 FSI and the A8 3.0 TFSI are absolutely identical. Both are 5137 mm long, 1949 mm wide and 1460 mm tall.
A8 4.2 FSI
A8 3.0 TFSI
1460
Blueprint Audi A8 4.2 FSI quattro tiptronic (10 - 12)
1949
2111
1460
Blueprint Audi A8 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
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 TFSI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
2992
5137
5137 mm
Length
5137 mm
2992 mm
Wheelbase
2992 mm

Vehicle Weight

A8 4.2 FSI
A8 3.0 TFSI
1910 kg
Kerb Weight
1905 kg
2525 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2520 kg
Audi A8 4.2 FSI quattro tiptronic (10 - 12)
Weight Difference:
5 kg
0.26 %
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)

General

A8 4.2 FSI
A8 3.0 TFSI
D4 (4H)
Generation
D4 (4H)
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
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 TFSI
V8 petrol engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
V6 petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
CDRA
Engine Code
CGXA, CGWA, CREG
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4163 CC
Engine Capacity
2995 CC
366 bhp
at 6800 rpm
Power
286 bhp
at 4850 rpm
A8 4.2 FSI
366 bhp
286 bhp
A8 3.0 TFSI
445 NM
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
420 NM
at 2500 rpm
A8 4.2 FSI
445 NM
420 NM
A8 3.0 TFSI

Performance

A8 4.2 FSI
A8 3.0 TFSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

79 m
0.000 sec

A8 4.2 FSI

62 mph 62
mph

85 m
0.000 sec

A8 3.0 TFSI

▶ REPLAY
5.22 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.66 kg/bhp
A8 4.2 FSI
5.22 kg/bhp
6.66 kg/bhp
A8 3.0 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

A8 4.2 FSI
A8 3.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
32 mpg
A8 4.2 FSI
30 mpg
32 mpg
A8 3.0 TFSI
21 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
90 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
90 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
588 mi
Range
636 mi
A8 4.2 FSI
588 mi
636 mi
A8 3.0 TFSI
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).
166.7 kWh
A8 4.2 FSI
179.9 kWh
166.7 kWh
A8 3.0 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
219 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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