The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A8 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13) vs. Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel quattro tiptronic (12 - 13)

€ 92,700
Audi A8 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13) A8 4.2 TDI
€ 82,600
 Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel quattro tiptronic (12 - 13) A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
€ 92,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 82,600

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. Both cars are the same width, but the A8 4.2 TDI is 5.1 inches shorter and 11.1 inches lower.
A8 4.2 TDI
A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
57.5
Blueprint Audi A8 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
76.7
83.1
68.5
Blueprint Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel quattro tiptronic (12 - 13)
76.7
83.1
76.7 in
Width
76.7 in
83.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.1 in
57.5 in
Height
68.5 in
Blueprint Audi A8 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
117.8
202.2
Blueprint Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel quattro tiptronic (12 - 13)
122.9
207.4
202.2 in
Length
207.4 in
117.8 in
Wheelbase
122.9 in

Vehicle Weight

A8 4.2 TDI
A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
4564 lb
Curb Weight
4420 lb
5864 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5688 lb
Audi A8 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
Weight Difference:
143 lb
3.13 %
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel quattro tiptronic (12 - 13)

General

A8 4.2 TDI
A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
D4 (4H)
Generation
D4 (4H)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
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 TDI
A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
V8 diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
CDSB
Engine Code
CDTA, CMHA, CDTC
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.1 L / 201 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
346 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
247 hp
at 4000 rpm
A8 4.2 TDI
346 hp
247 hp
A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
590 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
406 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
A8 4.2 TDI
590 lb‑ft
406 lb‑ft
A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel

Performance

A8 4.2 TDI
A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

249 ft
0.000 sec

A8 4.2 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

282 ft
0.000 sec

A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel

▶ REPLAY
13.19 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.89 lb/hp
A8 4.2 TDI
13.19 lb/hp
17.89 lb/hp
A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel

Fuel Economy / Emissions

A8 4.2 TDI
A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
36 mpg
A8 4.2 TDI
32 mpg
36 mpg
A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
25 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
756 mi
Range
861 mi
A8 4.2 TDI
756 mi
861 mi
A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
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).
133.7 kWh
A8 4.2 TDI
152.2 kWh
133.7 kWh
A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
314 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
275 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

A8 4.2 TDI
A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1301 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data