The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A8 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 17) vs. Audi S8 plus cod tiptronic (15 - 17)
€ 102,300
€ 147,900
€ 102,300
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 1.2 cm shorter and 0.2 cm taller.
A8 4.2 TDI
S8 plus cod
1460
1949
2111
1458
1949
2111
1949 mm
Width
1949 mm
2111 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2111 mm
1460 mm
Height
1458 mm
2992
5135
2994
5147
5135 mm
Length
5147 mm
2992 mm
Wheelbase
2994 mm
Vehicle Weight
A8 4.2 TDI
S8 plus cod
2115 kg
Kerb Weight
2065 kg
2705 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2590 kg
Weight Difference:
50 kg
2.36 %
General
A8 4.2 TDI
S8 plus cod
D4 (4H)
Generation
D4 (4H)
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
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 petrol engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
CTEC
Engine Code
DDTA
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4134 CC
Engine Capacity
3993 CC
380 bhp
at 3750 rpm
Power
597 bhp
at 6100 rpm
A8 4.2 TDI
380 bhp
597 bhp
S8 plus cod
850 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
700 NM
at 1750 rpm
A8 4.2 TDI
850 NM
700 NM
S8 plus cod
Performance
A8 4.2 TDI
S8 plus cod
155 mph
Maximum Speed
190 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
65 m
0.000 sec
A8 4.2 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
53 m
0.000 sec
S8 plus cod
▶ REPLAY
5.57 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
3.46 kg/bhp
A8 4.2 TDI
5.57 kg/bhp
3.46 kg/bhp
S8 plus cod
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A8 4.2 TDI
S8 plus cod
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
28 mpg
A8 4.2 TDI
39 mpg
28 mpg
S8 plus cod
30 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
90 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
82 L
777 mi
Range
510 mi
A8 4.2 TDI
777 mi
510 mi
S8 plus cod
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).
189.4 kWh
A8 4.2 TDI
148.1 kWh
189.4 kWh
S8 plus cod
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
189 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
231 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A8 4.2 TDI
S8 plus cod
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
590 kg
Maximum Payload
525 kg
490 L
Boot Capacity
520 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
