The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 92,700
Audi A8 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13) A8 4.2 TDI
€ 91,100
 Audi A8 4.2 FSI quattro tiptronic (10 - 12) A8 4.2 FSI
€ 92,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 91,100

ⓘ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 4.2 FSI are absolutely identical. Both are 202.2 inches long, 76.7 inches wide and 57.5 inches tall.
A8 4.2 TDI
A8 4.2 FSI
57.5
Blueprint Audi A8 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
76.7
83.1
57.5
Blueprint Audi A8 4.2 FSI quattro tiptronic (10 - 12)
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
Blueprint Audi A8 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
117.8
202.2
Blueprint Audi A8 4.2 FSI quattro tiptronic (10 - 12)
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 4.2 FSI
4564 lb
Curb Weight
4211 lb
5864 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5567 lb
Audi A8 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
Weight Difference:
353 lb
7.74 %
Audi A8 4.2 FSI quattro tiptronic (10 - 12)

General

A8 4.2 TDI
A8 4.2 FSI
D4 (4H)
Generation
D4 (4H)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
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 TDI
A8 4.2 FSI
V8 diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
CDSB
Engine Code
CDRA
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4.1 L / 201 cu in
Displacement
4.2 L / 206 cu in
346 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
366 hp
at 6800 rpm
A8 4.2 TDI
346 hp
366 hp
A8 4.2 FSI
590 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
328 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
A8 4.2 TDI
590 lb‑ft
328 lb‑ft
A8 4.2 FSI

Performance

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

249 ft
0.000 sec

A8 4.2 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

259 ft
0.000 sec

A8 4.2 FSI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

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

Practical Convenience

A8 4.2 TDI
A8 4.2 FSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1301 lb
Maximum Payload
1356 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data