The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 97,700
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13) A8 L 4.2 TDI
€ 74,000
 Audi A8 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13) A8 3.0 TDI
€ 97,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 74,000

ⓘ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 TDI is 5.1 inches longer and 11.1 inches taller.
A8 L 4.2 TDI
A8 3.0 TDI
68.5
Blueprint Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
76.7
83.1
57.5
Blueprint Audi A8 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
57.5 in
Blueprint Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
122.9
207.4
Blueprint Audi A8 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
117.8
202.2
207.4 in
Length
202.2 in
122.9 in
Wheelbase
117.8 in

Vehicle Weight

A8 L 4.2 TDI
A8 3.0 TDI
4674 lb
Curb Weight
4222 lb
5886 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5578 lb
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
Weight Difference:
452 lb
9.67 %
Audi A8 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)

General

A8 L 4.2 TDI
A8 3.0 TDI
D4 (4H)
Generation
D4 (4H)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
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 TDI
A8 3.0 TDI
V8 diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
CDSB
Engine Code
CDTA, CMHA, CDTC
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.1 L / 201 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
346 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
247 hp
at 4000 rpm
A8 L 4.2 TDI
346 hp
247 hp
A8 3.0 TDI
590 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
406 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
A8 L 4.2 TDI
590 lb‑ft
406 lb‑ft
A8 3.0 TDI

Performance

A8 L 4.2 TDI
A8 3.0 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

256 ft
0.000 sec

A8 L 4.2 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

A8 3.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
13.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.09 lb/hp
A8 L 4.2 TDI
13.51 lb/hp
17.09 lb/hp
A8 3.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

A8 L 4.2 TDI
A8 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
37 mpg
A8 L 4.2 TDI
31 mpg
37 mpg
A8 3.0 TDI
25 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
746 mi
Range
874 mi
A8 L 4.2 TDI
746 mi
874 mi
A8 3.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
154.3 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).
131.6 kWh
A8 L 4.2 TDI
154.3 kWh
131.6 kWh
A8 3.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
319 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

A8 L 4.2 TDI
A8 3.0 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1213 lb
Maximum Payload
1356 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data