The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 96,100
Audi A8 L 4.2 FSI quattro tiptronic (10 - 12) A8 L 4.2 FSI
€ 100,200
 Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (12 - 13) A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
€ 96,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 100,200

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of the A8 L 4.2 FSI and the A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod are absolutely identical. Both are 5267 mm long, 1949 mm wide and 1741 mm tall.
A8 L 4.2 FSI
A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
1741
Blueprint Audi A8 L 4.2 FSI quattro tiptronic (10 - 12)
1949
2111
1741
Blueprint Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (12 - 13)
1949
2111
1949 mm
Width
1949 mm
2111 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2111 mm
1741 mm
Height
1741 mm
Blueprint Audi A8 L 4.2 FSI quattro tiptronic (10 - 12)
3122
5267
Blueprint Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (12 - 13)
3122
5267
5267 mm
Length
5267 mm
3122 mm
Wheelbase
3122 mm

Vehicle Weight

A8 L 4.2 FSI
A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
1960 kg
Kerb Weight
2020 kg
2535 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2595 kg
Audi A8 L 4.2 FSI quattro tiptronic (10 - 12)
Weight Difference:
60 kg
2.97 %
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (12 - 13)

General

A8 L 4.2 FSI
A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
D4 (4H)
Generation
D4 (4H)
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

A8 L 4.2 FSI
A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
V8 petrol engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
V8 petrol engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
CDRA
Engine Code
CEUA
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4163 CC
Engine Capacity
3993 CC
366 bhp
at 6800 rpm
Power
414 bhp
at 5000 rpm
A8 L 4.2 FSI
366 bhp
414 bhp
A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
445 NM
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
600 NM
at 1500 rpm
A8 L 4.2 FSI
445 NM
600 NM
A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod

Performance

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

81 m
0.000 sec

A8 L 4.2 FSI

62 mph 62
mph

64 m
0.000 sec

A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod

▶ REPLAY
5.36 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
4.88 kg/bhp
A8 L 4.2 FSI
5.36 kg/bhp
4.88 kg/bhp
A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod

Fuel Economy / Emissions

A8 L 4.2 FSI
A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
30 mpg
A8 L 4.2 FSI
29 mpg
30 mpg
A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
21 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
90 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
90 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
577 mi
Range
588 mi
A8 L 4.2 FSI
577 mi
588 mi
A8 L 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).
179.9 kWh
A8 L 4.2 FSI
183.8 kWh
179.9 kWh
A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
224 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
221 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

A8 L 4.2 FSI
A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
575 kg
Maximum Payload
575 kg
510 L
Boot Capacity
510 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data