The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A8 L 4.2 FSI quattro tiptronic (10 - 12) vs. Audi S8 cod tiptronic (12 - 13)

€ 96,100
Audi A8 L 4.2 FSI quattro tiptronic (10 - 12) A8 L 4.2 FSI
€ 112,400
 Audi S8 cod tiptronic (12 - 13) S8 cod
€ 96,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 112,400

ⓘ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 4.8 inches longer and 11.1 inches taller.
A8 L 4.2 FSI
S8 cod
68.5
Blueprint Audi A8 L 4.2 FSI quattro tiptronic (10 - 12)
76.7
83.1
57.4
Blueprint Audi S8 cod tiptronic (12 - 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
57.4 in
Blueprint Audi A8 L 4.2 FSI quattro tiptronic (10 - 12)
122.9
207.4
Blueprint Audi S8 cod tiptronic (12 - 13)
117.9
202.6
207.4 in
Length
202.6 in
122.9 in
Wheelbase
117.9 in

Vehicle Weight

A8 L 4.2 FSI
S8 cod
4321 lb
Curb Weight
4519 lb
5589 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5677 lb
Audi A8 L 4.2 FSI quattro tiptronic (10 - 12)
Weight Difference:
198 lb
4.38 %
Audi S8 cod tiptronic (12 - 13)

General

A8 L 4.2 FSI
S8 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
S8 cod
V8 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
CDRA
Engine Code
CGTA, CTFA
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4.2 L / 206 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
366 hp
at 6800 rpm
Power
513 hp
at 6000 rpm
A8 L 4.2 FSI
366 hp
513 hp
S8 cod
328 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
479 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
A8 L 4.2 FSI
328 lb‑ft
479 lb‑ft
S8 cod

Performance

A8 L 4.2 FSI
S8 cod
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

266 ft
0.000 sec

A8 L 4.2 FSI

62 mph 62
mph

190 ft
0.000 sec

S8 cod

▶ REPLAY
11.81 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.81 lb/hp
A8 L 4.2 FSI
11.81 lb/hp
8.81 lb/hp
S8 cod

Fuel Economy / Emissions

A8 L 4.2 FSI
S8 cod
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
23 mpg
A8 L 4.2 FSI
24 mpg
23 mpg
S8 cod
17 mpg
city
16 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
577 mi
Range
554 mi
A8 L 4.2 FSI
577 mi
554 mi
S8 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).
191.4 kWh
A8 L 4.2 FSI
183.8 kWh
191.4 kWh
S8 cod
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
378 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

A8 L 4.2 FSI
S8 cod
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data