The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A8 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13) vs. Audi A8 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (13 - 14)
€ 92,700

€ 79,100

€ 92,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 79,100
ⓘ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 TDI and the A8 3.0 TFSI are absolutely identical. Both are 202.2 inches long, 76.7 inches wide and 57.5 inches tall.
A8 4.2 TDI
A8 3.0 TFSI
57.5
76.7
83.1
57.5
76.7
83.1
76.7 in
Width
76.7 in
83.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.1 in
57.5 in
Height
57.5 in
117.8
202.2
117.8
202.2
202.2 in
Length
202.2 in
117.8 in
Wheelbase
117.8 in
Vehicle Weight
A8 4.2 TDI
A8 3.0 TFSI
4564 lb
Curb Weight
4200 lb
5864 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5556 lb

Weight Difference:
364 lb
7.98 %

General
A8 4.2 TDI
A8 3.0 TFSI
D4 (4H)
Generation
D4 (4H)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade 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 TDI
A8 3.0 TFSI
V8 diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with turbocharger
CDSB
Engine Code
CGWD, CREA
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.1 L / 201 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
346 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
306 hp
at 5200 rpm
A8 4.2 TDI
346 hp
306 hp
A8 3.0 TFSI
590 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 2900 rpm
A8 4.2 TDI
590 lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
A8 3.0 TFSI
Performance
A8 4.2 TDI
A8 3.0 TFSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec

A8 4.2 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec

A8 3.0 TFSI
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13.19 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.73 lb/hp
A8 4.2 TDI
13.19 lb/hp
13.73 lb/hp
A8 3.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A8 4.2 TDI
A8 3.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
30 mpg
A8 4.2 TDI
32 mpg
30 mpg
A8 3.0 TFSI
25 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
No data
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.7 gal
756 mi
Range
653 mi
A8 4.2 TDI
756 mi
653 mi
A8 3.0 TFSI
Environmental Impact
152.2 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).
147.7 kWh
A8 4.2 TDI
152.2 kWh
147.7 kWh
A8 3.0 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
314 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
295 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A8 4.2 TDI
A8 3.0 TFSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1301 lb
Maximum Payload
1356 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.9 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data