The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (12 - 13) vs. Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)

€ 100,200
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (12 - 13) A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
€ 138,900
 Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 quattro tiptronic (10 - 13) A8 L 6.3 FSI W12
€ 100,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 138,900

ⓘ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 length and width, but the A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod is 10.6 inches taller.
A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
A8 L 6.3 FSI W12
68.5
Blueprint Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (12 - 13)
76.7
83.1
57.9
Blueprint Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
76.7
83.1
76.7 in
Width
76.7 in
83.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.1 in
68.5 in
Height
57.9 in
Blueprint Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (12 - 13)
122.9
207.4
Blueprint Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
122.9
207.4
207.4 in
Length
207.4 in
122.9 in
Wheelbase
122.9 in

Vehicle Weight

A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
A8 L 6.3 FSI W12
4453 lb
Curb Weight
4696 lb
5721 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5853 lb
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (12 - 13)
Weight Difference:
243 lb
5.17 %
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)

General

A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
A8 L 6.3 FSI W12
D4 (4H)
Generation
D4 (4H)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 4.0 TFSI cod
A8 L 6.3 FSI W12
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
V12 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
CEUA
Engine Code
CEJA, CTNA
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
12
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
6.3 L / 308 cu in
414 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
493 hp
at 6200 rpm
A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
414 hp
493 hp
A8 L 6.3 FSI W12
443 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
461 lb‑ft
at 4750 rpm
A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
443 lb‑ft
461 lb‑ft
A8 L 6.3 FSI W12

Performance

A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
A8 L 6.3 FSI W12
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

210 ft
0.000 sec

A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod

62 mph 62
mph

213 ft
0.000 sec

A8 L 6.3 FSI W12

▶ REPLAY
10.76 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.53 lb/hp
A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
10.76 lb/hp
9.53 lb/hp
A8 L 6.3 FSI W12

Fuel Economy / Emissions

A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
A8 L 6.3 FSI W12
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
20 mpg
A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
25 mpg
20 mpg
A8 L 6.3 FSI W12
18 mpg
city
14 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
588 mi
Range
470 mi
A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
588 mi
470 mi
A8 L 6.3 FSI W12
Environmental Impact
179.9 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).
225.5 kWh
A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
179.9 kWh
225.5 kWh
A8 L 6.3 FSI W12
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
356 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
446 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
A8 L 6.3 FSI W12
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data