The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A8 L 4.2 FSI quattro tiptronic (10 - 12) vs. Audi A8 L 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
€ 110,300
 Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (13 - 17) A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
€ 96,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 110,300

ⓘ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 0.1 inches longer and 10.6 inches taller.
A8 L 4.2 FSI
A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
68.5
Blueprint Audi A8 L 4.2 FSI quattro tiptronic (10 - 12)
76.7
83.1
57.9
Blueprint Audi A8 L 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
57.9 in
Blueprint Audi A8 L 4.2 FSI quattro tiptronic (10 - 12)
122.9
207.4
Blueprint Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (13 - 17)
122.9
207.3
207.4 in
Length
207.3 in
122.9 in
Wheelbase
122.9 in

Vehicle Weight

A8 L 4.2 FSI
A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
4321 lb
Curb Weight
4519 lb
5589 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5787 lb
Audi A8 L 4.2 FSI quattro tiptronic (10 - 12)
Weight Difference:
198 lb
4.38 %
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (13 - 17)

General

A8 L 4.2 FSI
A8 L 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 L 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 L 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 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

266 ft
0.000 sec

A8 L 4.2 FSI

62 mph 62
mph

210 ft
0.000 sec

A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

A8 L 4.2 FSI
A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
26 mpg
A8 L 4.2 FSI
24 mpg
26 mpg
A8 L 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
566 mi
A8 L 4.2 FSI
577 mi
566 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).
170.4 kWh
A8 L 4.2 FSI
183.8 kWh
170.4 kWh
A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
333 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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