The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (15 - 17) vs. VW Phaeton long W12 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 10)

€ 89,900
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (15 - 17) Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
€ 119,800
 VW Phaeton long W12 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 10) VW Phaeton long W12
€ 89,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 119,800

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 3.5 inches longer, 1.8 inches wider and 0.8 inches taller than the VW Phaeton long W12.
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
VW Phaeton long W12
57.9
Blueprint Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (15 - 17)
76.7
83.1
57.1
Blueprint VW Phaeton long W12 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 10)
74.9
83.8
76.7 in
Width
74.9 in
83.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.8 in
57.9 in
Height
57.1 in
Blueprint Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (15 - 17)
122.9
207.3
Blueprint VW Phaeton long W12 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 10)
118.1
203.7
207.3 in
Length
203.7 in
122.9 in
Wheelbase
118.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
VW Phaeton long W12
4431 lb
Curb Weight
5375 lb
5699 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6415 lb
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (15 - 17)
Weight Difference:
944 lb
17.56 %
VW Phaeton long W12 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 10)

General

Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
VW Phaeton long W12
D4 (4H)
Generation
3D
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
5-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
VW Phaeton long W12
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V12 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
CTBD
Engine Code
*BRN*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
12
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
6 L / 294 cu in
258 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
444 hp
at 6000 rpm
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
258 hp
444 hp
VW Phaeton long W12
428 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
413 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
428 lb‑ft
413 lb‑ft
VW Phaeton long W12

Performance

Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
VW Phaeton long W12
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton long W12

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17.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.11 lb/hp
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
17.17 lb/hp
12.11 lb/hp
VW Phaeton long W12

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
VW Phaeton long W12
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
16 mpg
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
41 mpg
16 mpg
VW Phaeton long W12
32 mpg
city
11 mpg
No data
highway
22 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
879 mi
Range
386 mi
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
879 mi
386 mi
VW Phaeton long W12
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).
274.7 kWh
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
119.3 kWh
274.7 kWh
VW Phaeton long W12
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
560 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
VW Phaeton long W12
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1041 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data