The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (15 - 17) vs. Audi A8 L 4.2 FSI quattro tiptronic (10 - 12)

€ 89,900
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (15 - 17) A8 L 3.0 TDI
€ 96,100
 Audi A8 L 4.2 FSI quattro tiptronic (10 - 12) A8 L 4.2 FSI
€ 89,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 96,100

ⓘ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 0.1 inches shorter and 10.6 inches lower.
A8 L 3.0 TDI
A8 L 4.2 FSI
57.9
Blueprint Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (15 - 17)
76.7
83.1
68.5
Blueprint Audi A8 L 4.2 FSI quattro tiptronic (10 - 12)
76.7
83.1
76.7 in
Width
76.7 in
83.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.1 in
57.9 in
Height
68.5 in
Blueprint Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (15 - 17)
122.9
207.3
Blueprint Audi A8 L 4.2 FSI quattro tiptronic (10 - 12)
122.9
207.4
207.3 in
Length
207.4 in
122.9 in
Wheelbase
122.9 in

Vehicle Weight

A8 L 3.0 TDI
A8 L 4.2 FSI
4431 lb
Curb Weight
4321 lb
5699 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5589 lb
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (15 - 17)
Weight Difference:
110 lb
2.48 %
Audi A8 L 4.2 FSI quattro tiptronic (10 - 12)

General

A8 L 3.0 TDI
A8 L 4.2 FSI
D4 (4H)
Generation
D4 (4H)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
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 L 4.2 FSI
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
CTBD
Engine Code
CDRA
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4.2 L / 206 cu in
258 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
366 hp
at 6800 rpm
A8 L 3.0 TDI
258 hp
366 hp
A8 L 4.2 FSI
428 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
328 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
A8 L 3.0 TDI
428 lb‑ft
328 lb‑ft
A8 L 4.2 FSI

Performance

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

279 ft
0.000 sec

A8 L 3.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

266 ft
0.000 sec

A8 L 4.2 FSI

▶ REPLAY
17.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.81 lb/hp
A8 L 3.0 TDI
17.17 lb/hp
11.81 lb/hp
A8 L 4.2 FSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

A8 L 3.0 TDI
A8 L 4.2 FSI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
24 mpg
A8 L 3.0 TDI
41 mpg
24 mpg
A8 L 4.2 FSI
32 mpg
city
17 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
879 mi
Range
577 mi
A8 L 3.0 TDI
879 mi
577 mi
A8 L 4.2 FSI
Environmental Impact
119.3 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).
183.8 kWh
A8 L 3.0 TDI
119.3 kWh
183.8 kWh
A8 L 4.2 FSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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