The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13) vs. Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 17)

€ 81,700
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13) A8 L 3.0 TDI
€ 108,200
 Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 17) A8 L 4.2 TDI
€ 81,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 108,200

ⓘ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 0.2 cm longer and 27 cm taller.
A8 L 3.0 TDI
A8 L 4.2 TDI
1741
Blueprint Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
1949
2111
1471
Blueprint Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 17)
1949
2111
1949 mm
Width
1949 mm
2111 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2111 mm
1741 mm
Height
1471 mm
Blueprint Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
3122
5267
Blueprint Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 17)
3122
5265
5267 mm
Length
5265 mm
3122 mm
Wheelbase
3122 mm

Vehicle Weight

A8 L 3.0 TDI
A8 L 4.2 TDI
1965 kg
Kerb Weight
2170 kg
2540 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2720 kg
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
Weight Difference:
205 kg
9.45 %
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 17)

General

A8 L 3.0 TDI
A8 L 4.2 TDI
D4 (4H)
Generation
D4 (4H)
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

A8 L 3.0 TDI
A8 L 4.2 TDI
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V8 diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
CDTA, CMHA, CDTC
Engine Code
CTEC
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
2967 CC
Engine Capacity
4134 CC
247 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
380 bhp
at 3750 rpm
A8 L 3.0 TDI
247 bhp
380 bhp
A8 L 4.2 TDI
550 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
850 NM
at 2000 rpm
A8 L 3.0 TDI
550 NM
850 NM
A8 L 4.2 TDI

Performance

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

86 m
0.000 sec

A8 L 3.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

68 m
0.000 sec

A8 L 4.2 TDI

▶ REPLAY
7.96 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.71 kg/bhp
A8 L 3.0 TDI
7.96 kg/bhp
5.71 kg/bhp
A8 L 4.2 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

A8 L 3.0 TDI
A8 L 4.2 TDI
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
39 mpg
A8 L 3.0 TDI
43 mpg
39 mpg
A8 L 4.2 TDI
36 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
90 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
90 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
861 mi
Range
766 mi
A8 L 3.0 TDI
861 mi
766 mi
A8 L 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).
150.2 kWh
A8 L 3.0 TDI
133.7 kWh
150.2 kWh
A8 L 4.2 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
171 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
190 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

A8 L 3.0 TDI
A8 L 4.2 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
575 kg
Maximum Payload
550 kg
510 L
Boot Capacity
520 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data