The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 15) vs. Audi A8 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)

€ 85,300
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 15) A8 L 3.0 TDI
€ 92,700
 Audi A8 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13) A8 4.2 TDI
€ 85,300
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 3.0 TDI is 12.8 cm longer and 1.1 cm taller.
A8 L 3.0 TDI
A8 4.2 TDI
1471
Blueprint Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 15)
1949
2111
1460
Blueprint Audi A8 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
1949
2111
1949 mm
Width
1949 mm
2111 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2111 mm
1471 mm
Height
1460 mm
Blueprint Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 15)
3122
5265
Blueprint Audi A8 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
2992
5137
5265 mm
Length
5137 mm
3122 mm
Wheelbase
2992 mm

Vehicle Weight

A8 L 3.0 TDI
A8 4.2 TDI
2010 kg
Kerb Weight
2070 kg
2585 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2660 kg
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
60 kg
2.9 %
Audi A8 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)

General

A8 L 3.0 TDI
A8 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 4.2 TDI
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V8 diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
CTBA
Engine Code
CDSB
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
2967 CC
Engine Capacity
4134 CC
254 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
346 bhp
at 4000 rpm
A8 L 3.0 TDI
254 bhp
346 bhp
A8 4.2 TDI
580 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
800 NM
at 1750 rpm
A8 L 3.0 TDI
580 NM
800 NM
A8 4.2 TDI

Performance

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

85 m
0.000 sec

A8 L 3.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

76 m
0.000 sec

A8 4.2 TDI

▶ REPLAY
7.91 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.98 kg/bhp
A8 L 3.0 TDI
7.91 kg/bhp
5.98 kg/bhp
A8 4.2 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

A8 L 3.0 TDI
A8 4.2 TDI
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
38 mpg
A8 L 3.0 TDI
47 mpg
38 mpg
A8 4.2 TDI
38 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
82 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
90 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
849 mi
Range
756 mi
A8 L 3.0 TDI
849 mi
756 mi
A8 4.2 TDI
Environmental Impact
123.4 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 3.0 TDI
123.4 kWh
152.2 kWh
A8 4.2 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
158 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
195 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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