The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13) vs. Audi A8 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)

€ 81,700
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13) A8 L 3.0 TDI
€ 92,700
 Audi A8 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13) A8 4.2 TDI
€ 81,700
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 considerably. Both cars are the same width, but the A8 L 3.0 TDI is 5.1 inches longer and 11.1 inches taller.
A8 L 3.0 TDI
A8 4.2 TDI
68.5
Blueprint Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
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
68.5 in
Height
57.5 in
Blueprint Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
122.9
207.4
Blueprint Audi A8 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
117.8
202.2
207.4 in
Length
202.2 in
122.9 in
Wheelbase
117.8 in

Vehicle Weight

A8 L 3.0 TDI
A8 4.2 TDI
4332 lb
Curb Weight
4564 lb
5600 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5864 lb
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
Weight Difference:
231 lb
5.06 %
Audi A8 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)

General

A8 L 3.0 TDI
A8 4.2 TDI
D4 (4H)
Generation
D4 (4H)
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 L 3.0 TDI
A8 4.2 TDI
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V8 diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
CDTA, CMHA, CDTC
Engine Code
CDSB
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4.1 L / 201 cu in
247 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
346 hp
at 4000 rpm
A8 L 3.0 TDI
247 hp
346 hp
A8 4.2 TDI
406 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
590 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
A8 L 3.0 TDI
406 lb‑ft
590 lb‑ft
A8 4.2 TDI

Performance

A8 L 3.0 TDI
A8 4.2 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

282 ft
0.000 sec

A8 L 3.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

249 ft
0.000 sec

A8 4.2 TDI

▶ REPLAY
17.54 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.19 lb/hp
A8 L 3.0 TDI
17.54 lb/hp
13.19 lb/hp
A8 4.2 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

A8 L 3.0 TDI
A8 4.2 TDI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
32 mpg
A8 L 3.0 TDI
36 mpg
32 mpg
A8 4.2 TDI
30 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
861 mi
Range
756 mi
A8 L 3.0 TDI
861 mi
756 mi
A8 4.2 TDI
Environmental Impact
133.7 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 3.0 TDI
133.7 kWh
152.2 kWh
A8 4.2 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
275 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
314 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

A8 L 3.0 TDI
A8 4.2 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1301 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data