The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A8 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 17) vs. Audi A8 L 50 TDI quattro tiptronic (17 - ..)
€ 102,300
€ 97,100
€ 102,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 97,100
ⓘ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. The A8 4.2 TDI is 6.6 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and an inch lower than the A8 L 50 TDI.
A8 4.2 TDI
A8 L 50 TDI
57.5
76.7
83.1
58.5
76.6
83.9
76.7 in
Width
76.6 in
83.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.9 in
57.5 in
Height
58.5 in
117.8
202.2
123.1
208.7
202.2 in
Length
208.7 in
117.8 in
Wheelbase
123.1 in
Vehicle Weight
A8 4.2 TDI
A8 L 50 TDI
4663 lb
Curb Weight
4575 lb
5964 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5952 lb
Weight Difference:
88 lb
1.89 %
General
A8 4.2 TDI
A8 L 50 TDI
D4 (4H)
Generation
D5 (4N)
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 50 TDI
V8 diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
6-cylinder mild hybrid diesel engine with turbocharger
CTEC
Engine Code
DDVC
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.1 L / 201 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
380 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
282 hp
at 3750 rpm
A8 4.2 TDI
380 hp
282 hp
A8 L 50 TDI
627 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
A8 4.2 TDI
627 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
A8 L 50 TDI
Performance
A8 4.2 TDI
A8 L 50 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec
A8 4.2 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec
A8 L 50 TDI
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12.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.22 lb/hp
A8 4.2 TDI
12.27 lb/hp
16.22 lb/hp
A8 L 50 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A8 4.2 TDI
A8 L 50 TDI
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
42 mpg
A8 4.2 TDI
33 mpg
42 mpg
A8 L 50 TDI
25 mpg
city
37 mpg
No data
highway
No data
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19 gal
777 mi
Range
799 mi
A8 4.2 TDI
777 mi
799 mi
A8 L 50 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).
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).
115.2 kWh
A8 4.2 TDI
148.1 kWh
115.2 kWh
A8 L 50 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
293 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
A8 4.2 TDI
A8 L 50 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1301 lb
Maximum Payload
1378 lb
13.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
