The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 91,100
Audi A8 4.2 FSI quattro tiptronic (10 - 12) A8 4.2 FSI
€ 108,200
 Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 17) A8 L 4.2 TDI
€ 91,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 108,200

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. Both cars are the same width, but the A8 4.2 FSI is 5 inches shorter and 0.4 inches lower.
A8 4.2 FSI
A8 L 4.2 TDI
57.5
Blueprint Audi A8 4.2 FSI quattro tiptronic (10 - 12)
76.7
83.1
57.9
Blueprint Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 17)
76.7
83.1
76.7 in
Width
76.7 in
83.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.1 in
57.5 in
Height
57.9 in
Blueprint Audi A8 4.2 FSI quattro tiptronic (10 - 12)
117.8
202.2
Blueprint Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 17)
122.9
207.3
202.2 in
Length
207.3 in
117.8 in
Wheelbase
122.9 in

Vehicle Weight

A8 4.2 FSI
A8 L 4.2 TDI
4211 lb
Curb Weight
4784 lb
5567 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5997 lb
Audi A8 4.2 FSI quattro tiptronic (10 - 12)
Weight Difference:
573 lb
11.98 %
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 17)

General

A8 4.2 FSI
A8 L 4.2 TDI
D4 (4H)
Generation
D4 (4H)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

A8 4.2 FSI
A8 L 4.2 TDI
V8 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
V8 diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
CDRA
Engine Code
CTEC
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4.2 L / 206 cu in
Displacement
4.1 L / 201 cu in
366 hp
at 6800 rpm
Power
380 hp
at 3750 rpm
A8 4.2 FSI
366 hp
380 hp
A8 L 4.2 TDI
328 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
627 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
A8 4.2 FSI
328 lb‑ft
627 lb‑ft
A8 L 4.2 TDI

Performance

A8 4.2 FSI
A8 L 4.2 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

259 ft
0.000 sec

A8 4.2 FSI

62 mph 62
mph

223 ft
0.000 sec

A8 L 4.2 TDI

▶ REPLAY
11.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.59 lb/hp
A8 4.2 FSI
11.51 lb/hp
12.59 lb/hp
A8 L 4.2 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

A8 4.2 FSI
A8 L 4.2 TDI
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
32 mpg
A8 4.2 FSI
25 mpg
32 mpg
A8 L 4.2 TDI
18 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
588 mi
Range
766 mi
A8 4.2 FSI
588 mi
766 mi
A8 L 4.2 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).
150.2 kWh
A8 4.2 FSI
179.9 kWh
150.2 kWh
A8 L 4.2 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
352 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
306 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

A8 4.2 FSI
A8 L 4.2 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1356 lb
Maximum Payload
1213 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data