The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A8 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 17) vs. Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)

€ 102,300
Audi A8 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 17) A8 4.2 TDI
€ 81,700
 Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13) A8 L 3.0 TDI
€ 102,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 81,700

ⓘ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 5.2 inches shorter and 11.1 inches lower.
A8 4.2 TDI
A8 L 3.0 TDI
57.5
Blueprint Audi A8 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 17)
76.7
83.1
68.5
Blueprint Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 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 (13 - 17)
117.8
202.2
Blueprint Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 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
4663 lb
Curb Weight
4332 lb
5964 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5600 lb
Audi A8 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 17)
Weight Difference:
331 lb
7.1 %
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)

General

A8 4.2 TDI
A8 L 3.0 TDI
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
V8 diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
CTEC
Engine Code
CDTA, CMHA, CDTC
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.1 L / 201 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
380 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
247 hp
at 4000 rpm
A8 4.2 TDI
380 hp
247 hp
A8 L 3.0 TDI
627 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
406 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
A8 4.2 TDI
627 lb‑ft
406 lb‑ft
A8 L 3.0 TDI

Performance

A8 4.2 TDI
A8 L 3.0 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

213 ft
0.000 sec

A8 4.2 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

282 ft
0.000 sec

A8 L 3.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
12.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.54 lb/hp
A8 4.2 TDI
12.27 lb/hp
17.54 lb/hp
A8 L 3.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

A8 4.2 TDI
A8 L 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
36 mpg
A8 4.2 TDI
33 mpg
36 mpg
A8 L 3.0 TDI
25 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
777 mi
Range
861 mi
A8 4.2 TDI
777 mi
861 mi
A8 L 3.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
148.1 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
148.1 kWh
133.7 kWh
A8 L 3.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
275 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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