The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A8 L 4.2 FSI quattro tiptronic (10 - 12) vs. Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (13 - 17)

€ 96,100
Audi A8 L 4.2 FSI quattro tiptronic (10 - 12) A8 L 4.2 FSI
€ 104,400
 Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (13 - 17) A8 4.0 TFSI cod
€ 96,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 104,400

ⓘ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 4.2 FSI is 5.2 inches longer and 11.1 inches taller.
A8 L 4.2 FSI
A8 4.0 TFSI cod
68.5
Blueprint Audi A8 L 4.2 FSI quattro tiptronic (10 - 12)
76.7
83.1
57.5
Blueprint Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (13 - 17)
76.7
83.1
76.7 in
Width
76.7 in
83.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.1 in
68.5 in
Height
57.5 in
Blueprint Audi A8 L 4.2 FSI quattro tiptronic (10 - 12)
122.9
207.4
Blueprint Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (13 - 17)
117.8
202.2
207.4 in
Length
202.2 in
122.9 in
Wheelbase
117.8 in

Vehicle Weight

A8 L 4.2 FSI
A8 4.0 TFSI cod
4321 lb
Curb Weight
4310 lb
5589 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5666 lb
Audi A8 L 4.2 FSI quattro tiptronic (10 - 12)
Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.25 %
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (13 - 17)

General

A8 L 4.2 FSI
A8 4.0 TFSI cod
D4 (4H)
Generation
D4 (4H)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium 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 4.2 FSI
A8 4.0 TFSI cod
V8 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
CDRA
Engine Code
CTGA
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4.2 L / 206 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
366 hp
at 6800 rpm
Power
429 hp
at 5100 rpm
A8 L 4.2 FSI
366 hp
429 hp
A8 4.0 TFSI cod
328 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
A8 L 4.2 FSI
328 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
A8 4.0 TFSI cod

Performance

A8 L 4.2 FSI
A8 4.0 TFSI cod
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

266 ft
0.000 sec

A8 L 4.2 FSI

62 mph 62
mph

207 ft
0.000 sec

A8 4.0 TFSI cod

▶ REPLAY
11.81 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.05 lb/hp
A8 L 4.2 FSI
11.81 lb/hp
10.05 lb/hp
A8 4.0 TFSI cod

Fuel Economy / Emissions

A8 L 4.2 FSI
A8 4.0 TFSI cod
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
26 mpg
A8 L 4.2 FSI
24 mpg
26 mpg
A8 4.0 TFSI cod
17 mpg
city
19 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
577 mi
Range
572 mi
A8 L 4.2 FSI
577 mi
572 mi
A8 4.0 TFSI cod
Environmental Impact
183.8 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).
168.7 kWh
A8 L 4.2 FSI
183.8 kWh
168.7 kWh
A8 4.0 TFSI cod
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
332 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

A8 L 4.2 FSI
A8 4.0 TFSI cod
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1356 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data