The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A8 4.2 FSI quattro tiptronic (10 - 12) vs. Audi S8 plus cod tiptronic (15 - 17)
€ 91,100
€ 147,900
€ 91,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 147,900
ⓘ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, but the A8 4.2 FSI is 0.4 inches shorter and 0.1 inches taller.
A8 4.2 FSI
S8 plus cod
57.5
76.7
83.1
57.4
76.7
83.1
76.7 in
Width
76.7 in
83.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.1 in
57.5 in
Height
57.4 in
117.8
202.2
117.9
202.6
202.2 in
Length
202.6 in
117.8 in
Wheelbase
117.9 in
Vehicle Weight
A8 4.2 FSI
S8 plus cod
4211 lb
Curb Weight
4553 lb
5567 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5710 lb
Weight Difference:
342 lb
7.51 %
General
A8 4.2 FSI
S8 plus cod
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 4.2 FSI
S8 plus cod
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
CDRA
Engine Code
DDTA
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4.2 L / 206 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
366 hp
at 6800 rpm
Power
597 hp
at 6100 rpm
A8 4.2 FSI
366 hp
597 hp
S8 plus cod
328 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
A8 4.2 FSI
328 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
S8 plus cod
Performance
A8 4.2 FSI
S8 plus cod
155 mph
Maximum Speed
190 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
A8 4.2 FSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
174 ft
0.000 sec
S8 plus cod
▶ REPLAY
11.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.63 lb/hp
A8 4.2 FSI
11.51 lb/hp
7.63 lb/hp
S8 plus cod
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A8 4.2 FSI
S8 plus cod
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
24 mpg
A8 4.2 FSI
25 mpg
24 mpg
S8 plus cod
18 mpg
city
17 mpg
No data
highway
No data
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.7 gal
588 mi
Range
510 mi
A8 4.2 FSI
588 mi
510 mi
S8 plus cod
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).
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).
189.4 kWh
A8 4.2 FSI
179.9 kWh
189.4 kWh
S8 plus cod
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
352 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
372 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A8 4.2 FSI
S8 plus cod
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1356 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
