The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A8 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13) vs. Audi S8 plus cod tiptronic (15 - 17)

€ 92,700
Audi A8 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13) A8 4.2 TDI
€ 147,900
 Audi S8 plus cod tiptronic (15 - 17) S8 plus cod
€ 92,700
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 TDI is 0.4 inches shorter and 0.1 inches taller.
A8 4.2 TDI
S8 plus cod
57.5
Blueprint Audi A8 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
76.7
83.1
57.4
Blueprint Audi S8 plus cod tiptronic (15 - 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
57.4 in
Blueprint Audi A8 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
117.8
202.2
Blueprint Audi S8 plus cod tiptronic (15 - 17)
117.9
202.6
202.2 in
Length
202.6 in
117.8 in
Wheelbase
117.9 in

Vehicle Weight

A8 4.2 TDI
S8 plus cod
4564 lb
Curb Weight
4553 lb
5864 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5710 lb
Audi A8 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.24 %
Audi S8 plus cod tiptronic (15 - 17)

General

A8 4.2 TDI
S8 plus 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
S8 plus cod
V8 diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
CDSB
Engine Code
DDTA
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4.1 L / 201 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
346 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
597 hp
at 6100 rpm
A8 4.2 TDI
346 hp
597 hp
S8 plus cod
590 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
A8 4.2 TDI
590 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
S8 plus cod

Performance

A8 4.2 TDI
S8 plus cod
155 mph
Maximum Speed
190 mph
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

249 ft
0.000 sec

A8 4.2 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

174 ft
0.000 sec

S8 plus cod

▶ REPLAY
13.19 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.63 lb/hp
A8 4.2 TDI
13.19 lb/hp
7.63 lb/hp
S8 plus cod

Fuel Economy / Emissions

A8 4.2 TDI
S8 plus cod
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
24 mpg
A8 4.2 TDI
32 mpg
24 mpg
S8 plus cod
25 mpg
city
17 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
756 mi
Range
510 mi
A8 4.2 TDI
756 mi
510 mi
S8 plus 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).
189.4 kWh
A8 4.2 TDI
152.2 kWh
189.4 kWh
S8 plus cod
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
314 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
372 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

A8 4.2 TDI
S8 plus cod
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1301 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data