The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A8 50 TDI quattro tiptronic (17 - ..) vs. VW Phaeton long W12 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 10)
€ 93,600
€ 119,800
€ 93,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 119,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Audi A8 50 TDI is 0.1 inches shorter, 1.7 inches wider and 0.9 inches taller than the VW Phaeton long W12.
Audi A8 50 TDI
VW Phaeton long W12
58
76.6
83.9
57.1
74.9
83.8
76.6 in
Width
74.9 in
83.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.8 in
58 in
Height
57.1 in
118
203.6
118.1
203.7
203.6 in
Length
203.7 in
118 in
Wheelbase
118.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A8 50 TDI
VW Phaeton long W12
4519 lb
Curb Weight
5375 lb
5930 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6415 lb
Weight Difference:
855 lb
15.91 %
General
Audi A8 50 TDI
VW Phaeton long W12
D5 (4N)
Generation
3D
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
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A8 50 TDI
VW Phaeton long W12
6-cylinder mild hybrid diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V12 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
DDVC
Engine Code
*BRN*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
12
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
6 L / 294 cu in
282 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
444 hp
at 6000 rpm
Audi A8 50 TDI
282 hp
444 hp
VW Phaeton long W12
443 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
413 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Audi A8 50 TDI
443 lb‑ft
413 lb‑ft
VW Phaeton long W12
Performance
Audi A8 50 TDI
VW Phaeton long W12
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A8 50 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
VW Phaeton long W12
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16.02 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.11 lb/hp
Audi A8 50 TDI
16.02 lb/hp
12.11 lb/hp
VW Phaeton long W12
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A8 50 TDI
VW Phaeton long W12
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
16 mpg
Audi A8 50 TDI
42 mpg
16 mpg
VW Phaeton long W12
37 mpg
city
11 mpg
No data
highway
22 mpg
19 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
799 mi
Range
386 mi
Audi A8 50 TDI
799 mi
386 mi
VW Phaeton long W12
Environmental Impact
115.2 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).
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).
274.7 kWh
Audi A8 50 TDI
115.2 kWh
274.7 kWh
VW Phaeton long W12
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
291 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
560 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A8 50 TDI
VW Phaeton long W12
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1411 lb
Maximum Payload
1041 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
