The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A8 L 4.2 FSI quattro tiptronic (10 - 12) vs. Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod quattro tiptronic (13 - 17)
€ 96,100

€ 145,800

€ 96,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 145,800
ⓘ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 0.2 cm longer and 27 cm taller.
A8 L 4.2 FSI
A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
1741
1949
2111
1471
1949
2111
1949 mm
Width
1949 mm
2111 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2111 mm
1741 mm
Height
1471 mm
3122
5267
3122
5265
5267 mm
Length
5265 mm
3122 mm
Wheelbase
3122 mm
Vehicle Weight
A8 L 4.2 FSI
A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
1960 kg
Kerb Weight
2150 kg
2535 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2675 kg

Weight Difference:
190 kg
8.84 %

General
A8 L 4.2 FSI
A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
D4 (4H)
Generation
D4 (4H)
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 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 6.3 FSI W12 cod
V8 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V12 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
CDRA
Engine Code
CEJA, CTNA
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
12
4163 CC
Engine Capacity
6299 CC
366 bhp
at 6800 rpm
Power
493 bhp
at 6200 rpm
A8 L 4.2 FSI
366 bhp
493 bhp
A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
445 NM
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
625 NM
at 4750 rpm
A8 L 4.2 FSI
445 NM
625 NM
A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
Performance
A8 L 4.2 FSI
A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
81 m
0.000 sec

A8 L 4.2 FSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
64 m
0.000 sec

A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
▶ REPLAY
5.36 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
4.36 kg/bhp
A8 L 4.2 FSI
5.36 kg/bhp
4.36 kg/bhp
A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A8 L 4.2 FSI
A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
26 mpg
A8 L 4.2 FSI
29 mpg
26 mpg
A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
21 mpg
city
18 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
90 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
82 L
577 mi
Range
463 mi
A8 L 4.2 FSI
577 mi
463 mi
A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 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).
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).
208.4 kWh
A8 L 4.2 FSI
183.8 kWh
208.4 kWh
A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
224 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
254 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A8 L 4.2 FSI
A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
575 kg
Maximum Payload
525 kg
510 L
Boot Capacity
520 L









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Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data