The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (12 - 13) vs. Audi S8 quattro tiptronic (19 - ..)

€ 100,200
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (12 - 13) A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
€ 140,000
 Audi S8 quattro tiptronic (19 - ..) S8
€ 100,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 140,000

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 3.5 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and 10.5 inches taller than the S8.
A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
S8
68.5
Blueprint Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (12 - 13)
76.7
83.1
58
Blueprint Audi S8 quattro tiptronic (19 - ..)
76.6
83.9
76.7 in
Width
76.6 in
83.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.9 in
68.5 in
Height
58 in
Blueprint Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (12 - 13)
122.9
207.4
Blueprint Audi S8 quattro tiptronic (19 - ..)
118
203.9
207.4 in
Length
203.9 in
122.9 in
Wheelbase
118 in

Vehicle Weight

A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
S8
4453 lb
Curb Weight
5082 lb
5721 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6250 lb
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (12 - 13)
Weight Difference:
628 lb
12.36 %
Audi S8 quattro tiptronic (19 - ..)

General

A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
S8
D4 (4H)
Generation
D5 (4N)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade 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
S8
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
8-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
CEUA
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
414 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
563 hp
at 6000 rpm
A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
414 hp
563 hp
S8
443 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
590 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
443 lb‑ft
590 lb‑ft
S8

Performance

A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
S8
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

210 ft
0.000 sec

A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod

62 mph 62
mph

174 ft
0.000 sec

S8

▶ REPLAY
10.76 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.03 lb/hp
A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
10.76 lb/hp
9.03 lb/hp
S8

Fuel Economy / Emissions

A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
S8
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
21 mpg
A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
25 mpg
21 mpg
S8
18 mpg
city
15 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
588 mi
Range
451 mi
A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
588 mi
451 mi
S8
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).
214 kWh
A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
179.9 kWh
214 kWh
S8
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
356 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
423 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
S8
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1168 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data