The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A8 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13) vs. Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (13 - 17)

€ 92,700
Audi A8 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13) A8 4.2 TDI
€ 110,300
 Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (13 - 17) A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
€ 92,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 110,300

ⓘ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 TDI is 5 inches shorter and 0.4 inches lower.
A8 4.2 TDI
A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
57.5
Blueprint Audi A8 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
76.7
83.1
57.9
Blueprint Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod 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 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
117.8
202.2
Blueprint Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod 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 TDI
A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
4564 lb
Curb Weight
4519 lb
5864 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5787 lb
Audi A8 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
Weight Difference:
44 lb
0.96 %
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (13 - 17)

General

A8 4.2 TDI
A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
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 L 4.0 TFSI cod
V8 diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
CDSB
Engine Code
CTGA
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4.1 L / 201 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
346 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
429 hp
at 5100 rpm
A8 4.2 TDI
346 hp
429 hp
A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
590 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
A8 4.2 TDI
590 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod

Performance

A8 4.2 TDI
A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

249 ft
0.000 sec

A8 4.2 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

210 ft
0.000 sec

A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod

▶ REPLAY
13.19 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.53 lb/hp
A8 4.2 TDI
13.19 lb/hp
10.53 lb/hp
A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod

Fuel Economy / Emissions

A8 4.2 TDI
A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
26 mpg
A8 4.2 TDI
32 mpg
26 mpg
A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
25 mpg
city
19 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
756 mi
Range
566 mi
A8 4.2 TDI
756 mi
566 mi
A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
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).
170.4 kWh
A8 4.2 TDI
152.2 kWh
170.4 kWh
A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
314 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
333 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

A8 4.2 TDI
A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1301 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data