The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 15) vs. Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 17)

€ 85,300
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 15) A8 L 3.0 TDI
€ 108,200
 Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 17) A8 L 4.2 TDI
€ 85,300
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 the A8 L 3.0 TDI and the A8 L 4.2 TDI are absolutely identical. Both are 5265 mm long, 1949 mm wide and 1471 mm tall.
A8 L 3.0 TDI
A8 L 4.2 TDI
1471
Blueprint Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 15)
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
1471 mm
Height
1471 mm
Blueprint Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 15)
3122
5265
Blueprint Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 17)
3122
5265
5265 mm
Length
5265 mm
3122 mm
Wheelbase
3122 mm

Vehicle Weight

A8 L 3.0 TDI
A8 L 4.2 TDI
2010 kg
Kerb Weight
2170 kg
2585 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2720 kg
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
160 kg
7.37 %
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)
CTBA
Engine Code
CTEC
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
2967 CC
Engine Capacity
4134 CC
254 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
380 bhp
at 3750 rpm
A8 L 3.0 TDI
254 bhp
380 bhp
A8 L 4.2 TDI
580 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
850 NM
at 2000 rpm
A8 L 3.0 TDI
580 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
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

85 m
0.000 sec

A8 L 3.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

68 m
0.000 sec

A8 L 4.2 TDI

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7.91 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.71 kg/bhp
A8 L 3.0 TDI
7.91 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
47 mpg
combined
39 mpg
A8 L 3.0 TDI
47 mpg
39 mpg
A8 L 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
766 mi
A8 L 3.0 TDI
849 mi
766 mi
A8 L 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).
150.2 kWh
A8 L 3.0 TDI
123.4 kWh
150.2 kWh
A8 L 4.2 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
158 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
520 L
Boot Capacity
520 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data