The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A8 L 4.2 FSI quattro tiptronic (10 - 12) vs. Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)

€ 96,100
Audi A8 L 4.2 FSI quattro tiptronic (10 - 12) A8 L 4.2 FSI
€ 81,700
 Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13) A8 L 3.0 TDI
€ 96,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 81,700

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of the A8 L 4.2 FSI and the A8 L 3.0 TDI are absolutely identical. Both are 207.4 inches long, 76.7 inches wide and 68.5 inches tall.
A8 L 4.2 FSI
A8 L 3.0 TDI
68.5
Blueprint Audi A8 L 4.2 FSI quattro tiptronic (10 - 12)
76.7
83.1
68.5
Blueprint Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI 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
68.5 in
Blueprint Audi A8 L 4.2 FSI quattro tiptronic (10 - 12)
122.9
207.4
Blueprint Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI 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 4.2 FSI
A8 L 3.0 TDI
4321 lb
Curb Weight
4332 lb
5589 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5600 lb
Audi A8 L 4.2 FSI quattro tiptronic (10 - 12)
Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.25 %
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)

General

A8 L 4.2 FSI
A8 L 3.0 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 4.2 FSI
A8 L 3.0 TDI
V8 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
CDRA
Engine Code
CDTA, CMHA, CDTC
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.2 L / 206 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
366 hp
at 6800 rpm
Power
247 hp
at 4000 rpm
A8 L 4.2 FSI
366 hp
247 hp
A8 L 3.0 TDI
328 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
406 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
A8 L 4.2 FSI
328 lb‑ft
406 lb‑ft
A8 L 3.0 TDI

Performance

A8 L 4.2 FSI
A8 L 3.0 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

266 ft
0.000 sec

A8 L 4.2 FSI

62 mph 62
mph

282 ft
0.000 sec

A8 L 3.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
11.81 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.54 lb/hp
A8 L 4.2 FSI
11.81 lb/hp
17.54 lb/hp
A8 L 3.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

A8 L 4.2 FSI
A8 L 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
36 mpg
A8 L 4.2 FSI
24 mpg
36 mpg
A8 L 3.0 TDI
17 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
577 mi
Range
861 mi
A8 L 4.2 FSI
577 mi
861 mi
A8 L 3.0 TDI
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).
133.7 kWh
A8 L 4.2 FSI
183.8 kWh
133.7 kWh
A8 L 3.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
275 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

A8 L 4.2 FSI
A8 L 3.0 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data