The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A8 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 17) vs. Audi A8 L 60 TFSI e quattro tiptronic (19 - ..)
€ 102,300
€ 109,600
€ 102,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 109,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The A8 4.2 TDI is 6.6 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and an inch lower than the A8 L 60 TFSI e.
A8 4.2 TDI
A8 L 60 TFSI e
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 60 TFSI e
4663 lb
Curb Weight
5302 lb
5964 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6437 lb
Weight Difference:
639 lb
12.05 %
General
A8 4.2 TDI
A8 L 60 TFSI e
D4 (4H)
Generation
D5 (4N)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade 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 60 TFSI e
V8 diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
6-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
CTEC
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.1 L / 201 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
380 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
443 hp
at 0 rpm
A8 4.2 TDI
380 hp
443 hp
A8 L 60 TFSI e
627 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
A8 4.2 TDI
627 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
A8 L 60 TFSI e
Performance
A8 4.2 TDI
A8 L 60 TFSI e
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec
A8 4.2 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
A8 L 60 TFSI e
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12.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.97 lb/hp
A8 4.2 TDI
12.27 lb/hp
11.97 lb/hp
A8 L 60 TFSI e
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A8 4.2 TDI
A8 L 60 TFSI e
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
94 mpg
A8 4.2 TDI
33 mpg
94 mpg
A8 L 60 TFSI e
25 mpg
city
No data
No data
highway
No data
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
777 mi
Range
1616 mi
A8 4.2 TDI
777 mi
1616 mi
A8 L 60 TFSI e
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).
47.3 kWh
A8 4.2 TDI
148.1 kWh
47.3 kWh
A8 L 60 TFSI e
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
95 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
A8 4.2 TDI
A8 L 60 TFSI e
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1301 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
13.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
