The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13) vs. Audi A8 4.2 FSI quattro tiptronic (10 - 12)
€ 97,700

€ 91,100

€ 97,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 91,100
ⓘ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 4.2 FSI
68.5
76.7
83.1
57.5
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
122.9
207.4
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 4.2 FSI
4674 lb
Curb Weight
4211 lb
5886 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5567 lb

Weight Difference:
463 lb
9.91 %

General
A8 L 4.2 TDI
A8 4.2 FSI
D4 (4H)
Generation
D4 (4H)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
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 TDI
A8 4.2 FSI
V8 diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
CDSB
Engine Code
CDRA
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4.1 L / 201 cu in
Displacement
4.2 L / 206 cu in
346 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
366 hp
at 6800 rpm
A8 L 4.2 TDI
346 hp
366 hp
A8 4.2 FSI
590 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
328 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
A8 L 4.2 TDI
590 lb‑ft
328 lb‑ft
A8 4.2 FSI
Performance
A8 L 4.2 TDI
A8 4.2 FSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
256 ft
0.000 sec

A8 L 4.2 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec

A8 4.2 FSI
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13.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.51 lb/hp
A8 L 4.2 TDI
13.51 lb/hp
11.51 lb/hp
A8 4.2 FSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A8 L 4.2 TDI
A8 4.2 FSI
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
25 mpg
A8 L 4.2 TDI
31 mpg
25 mpg
A8 4.2 FSI
25 mpg
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
No data
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
746 mi
Range
588 mi
A8 L 4.2 TDI
746 mi
588 mi
A8 4.2 FSI
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).
179.9 kWh
A8 L 4.2 TDI
154.3 kWh
179.9 kWh
A8 4.2 FSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
319 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
352 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A8 L 4.2 TDI
A8 4.2 FSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1213 lb
Maximum Payload
1356 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft








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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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