The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A8 L 2.0 TFSI hybrid quattro tiptronic (13 - 15) vs. Audi A8 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)

€ 92,000
Audi A8 L 2.0 TFSI hybrid quattro tiptronic (13 - 15) A8 L 2.0 TFSI hybrid
€ 92,700
 Audi A8 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13) A8 4.2 TDI
€ 92,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 92,700

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. Both cars are the same width, but the A8 L 2.0 TFSI hybrid is 5 inches longer and 0.4 inches taller.
A8 L 2.0 TFSI hybrid
A8 4.2 TDI
57.9
Blueprint Audi A8 L 2.0 TFSI hybrid quattro tiptronic (13 - 15)
76.7
83.1
57.5
Blueprint Audi A8 4.2 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
57.9 in
Height
57.5 in
Blueprint Audi A8 L 2.0 TFSI hybrid quattro tiptronic (13 - 15)
122.9
207.3
Blueprint Audi A8 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
117.8
202.2
207.3 in
Length
202.2 in
122.9 in
Wheelbase
117.8 in

Vehicle Weight

A8 L 2.0 TFSI hybrid
A8 4.2 TDI
4398 lb
Curb Weight
4564 lb
5556 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5864 lb
Audi A8 L 2.0 TFSI hybrid quattro tiptronic (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
165 lb
3.62 %
Audi A8 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)

General

A8 L 2.0 TFSI hybrid
A8 4.2 TDI
D4 (4H)
Generation
D4 (4H)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 L 2.0 TFSI hybrid
A8 4.2 TDI
4-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V8 diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
CHJA
Engine Code
CDSB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
8
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
4.1 L / 201 cu in
242 hp
at 4300 rpm
Power
346 hp
at 4000 rpm
A8 L 2.0 TFSI hybrid
242 hp
346 hp
A8 4.2 TDI
354 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
590 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
A8 L 2.0 TFSI hybrid
354 lb‑ft
590 lb‑ft
A8 4.2 TDI

Performance

A8 L 2.0 TFSI hybrid
A8 4.2 TDI
142 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

361 ft
0.000 sec

A8 L 2.0 TFSI hybrid

62 mph 62
mph

249 ft
0.000 sec

A8 4.2 TDI

▶ REPLAY
18.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.19 lb/hp
A8 L 2.0 TFSI hybrid
18.17 lb/hp
13.19 lb/hp
A8 4.2 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

A8 L 2.0 TFSI hybrid
A8 4.2 TDI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
32 mpg
A8 L 2.0 TFSI hybrid
37 mpg
32 mpg
A8 4.2 TDI
37 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
20.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
769 mi
Range
756 mi
A8 L 2.0 TFSI hybrid
769 mi
756 mi
A8 4.2 TDI
Environmental Impact
119.4 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).
152.2 kWh
A8 L 2.0 TFSI hybrid
119.4 kWh
152.2 kWh
A8 4.2 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
314 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

A8 L 2.0 TFSI hybrid
A8 4.2 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1301 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data