The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 97,700
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13) A8 L 4.2 TDI
€ 92,700
 Audi A8 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13) A8 4.2 TDI
€ 97,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 92,700

ⓘ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 TDI
68.5
Blueprint Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
76.7
83.1
57.5
Blueprint Audi A8 4.2 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 4.2 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 4.2 TDI
4674 lb
Curb Weight
4564 lb
5886 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5864 lb
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
Weight Difference:
110 lb
2.35 %
Audi A8 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)

General

A8 L 4.2 TDI
A8 4.2 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 4.2 TDI
V8 diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
V8 diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
CDSB
Engine Code
CDSB
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4.1 L / 201 cu in
Displacement
4.1 L / 201 cu in
346 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
346 hp
at 4000 rpm
A8 L 4.2 TDI
346 hp
346 hp
A8 4.2 TDI
590 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
590 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
A8 L 4.2 TDI
590 lb‑ft
590 lb‑ft
A8 4.2 TDI

Performance

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

256 ft
0.000 sec

A8 L 4.2 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

249 ft
0.000 sec

A8 4.2 TDI

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13.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.19 lb/hp
A8 L 4.2 TDI
13.51 lb/hp
13.19 lb/hp
A8 4.2 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

A8 L 4.2 TDI
A8 4.2 TDI
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
32 mpg
A8 L 4.2 TDI
31 mpg
32 mpg
A8 4.2 TDI
25 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
746 mi
Range
756 mi
A8 L 4.2 TDI
746 mi
756 mi
A8 4.2 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).
152.2 kWh
A8 L 4.2 TDI
154.3 kWh
152.2 kWh
A8 4.2 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
319 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
314 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

A8 L 4.2 TDI
A8 4.2 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1213 lb
Maximum Payload
1301 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data