The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (13 - 17) vs. Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 17)

€ 110,300
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (13 - 17) A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
€ 108,200
 Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 17) A8 L 4.2 TDI
€ 110,300
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 4.0 TFSI cod and the A8 L 4.2 TDI are absolutely identical. Both are 207.3 inches long, 76.7 inches wide and 57.9 inches tall.
A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
A8 L 4.2 TDI
57.9
Blueprint Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (13 - 17)
76.7
83.1
57.9
Blueprint Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 17)
76.7
83.1
76.7 in
Width
76.7 in
83.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.1 in
57.9 in
Height
57.9 in
Blueprint Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (13 - 17)
122.9
207.3
Blueprint Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 17)
122.9
207.3
207.3 in
Length
207.3 in
122.9 in
Wheelbase
122.9 in

Vehicle Weight

A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
A8 L 4.2 TDI
4519 lb
Curb Weight
4784 lb
5787 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5997 lb
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (13 - 17)
Weight Difference:
265 lb
5.54 %
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 17)

General

A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
A8 L 4.2 TDI
D4 (4H)
Generation
D4 (4H)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 4.2 TDI
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
V8 diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
CTGA
Engine Code
CTEC
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
4.1 L / 201 cu in
429 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
380 hp
at 3750 rpm
A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
429 hp
380 hp
A8 L 4.2 TDI
443 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
627 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
443 lb‑ft
627 lb‑ft
A8 L 4.2 TDI

Performance

A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
A8 L 4.2 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

210 ft
0.000 sec

A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod

62 mph 62
mph

223 ft
0.000 sec

A8 L 4.2 TDI

▶ REPLAY
10.53 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.59 lb/hp
A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
10.53 lb/hp
12.59 lb/hp
A8 L 4.2 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
A8 L 4.2 TDI
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
32 mpg
A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
26 mpg
32 mpg
A8 L 4.2 TDI
19 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
566 mi
Range
766 mi
A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
566 mi
766 mi
A8 L 4.2 TDI
Environmental Impact
170.4 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 4.0 TFSI cod
170.4 kWh
150.2 kWh
A8 L 4.2 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
333 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
306 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
A8 L 4.2 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1213 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data