The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13) vs. Audi A8 3.0 TDI tiptronic (11 - 13)
€ 97,700
€ 70,000
€ 97,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 70,000
ⓘ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 13 cm longer and 28.1 cm taller.
A8 L 4.2 TDI
A8 3.0 TDI
1741
1949
2111
1460
1949
2111
1949 mm
Width
1949 mm
2111 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2111 mm
1741 mm
Height
1460 mm
3122
5267
2992
5137
5267 mm
Length
5137 mm
3122 mm
Wheelbase
2992 mm
Vehicle Weight
A8 L 4.2 TDI
A8 3.0 TDI
2120 kg
Kerb Weight
1870 kg
2670 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2505 kg
Weight Difference:
250 kg
11.79 %
General
A8 L 4.2 TDI
A8 3.0 TDI
D4 (4H)
Generation
D4 (4H)
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
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
CLAB
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4134 CC
Engine Capacity
2967 CC
346 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
201 bhp
at 3750 rpm
A8 L 4.2 TDI
346 bhp
201 bhp
A8 3.0 TDI
800 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
400 NM
at 1250 rpm
A8 L 4.2 TDI
800 NM
400 NM
A8 3.0 TDI
Performance
A8 L 4.2 TDI
A8 3.0 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
5.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
78 m
0.000 sec
A8 L 4.2 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
110 m
0.000 sec
A8 3.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
6.13 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.3 kg/bhp
A8 L 4.2 TDI
6.13 kg/bhp
9.3 kg/bhp
A8 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A8 L 4.2 TDI
A8 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
47 mpg
A8 L 4.2 TDI
38 mpg
47 mpg
A8 3.0 TDI
30 mpg
city
38 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
90 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
90 L
746 mi
Range
932 mi
A8 L 4.2 TDI
746 mi
932 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).
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).
123.4 kWh
A8 L 4.2 TDI
154.3 kWh
123.4 kWh
A8 3.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
198 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
158 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A8 L 4.2 TDI
A8 3.0 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
550 kg
Maximum Payload
635 kg
510 L
Boot Capacity
510 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
