The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13) vs. Audi A8 L 2.0 TFSI hybrid quattro tiptronic (13 - 15)

€ 97,700
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13) A8 L 4.2 TDI
€ 92,000
 Audi A8 L 2.0 TFSI hybrid quattro tiptronic (13 - 15) A8 L 2.0 TFSI hybrid
€ 97,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 92,000

ⓘ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 0.1 inches longer and 10.6 inches taller.
A8 L 4.2 TDI
A8 L 2.0 TFSI hybrid
68.5
Blueprint Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
76.7
83.1
57.9
Blueprint Audi A8 L 2.0 TFSI hybrid quattro tiptronic (13 - 15)
76.7
83.1
76.7 in
Width
76.7 in
83.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.1 in
68.5 in
Height
57.9 in
Blueprint Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
122.9
207.4
Blueprint Audi A8 L 2.0 TFSI hybrid quattro tiptronic (13 - 15)
122.9
207.3
207.4 in
Length
207.3 in
122.9 in
Wheelbase
122.9 in

Vehicle Weight

A8 L 4.2 TDI
A8 L 2.0 TFSI hybrid
4674 lb
Curb Weight
4398 lb
5886 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5556 lb
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
Weight Difference:
276 lb
5.91 %
Audi A8 L 2.0 TFSI hybrid quattro tiptronic (13 - 15)

General

A8 L 4.2 TDI
A8 L 2.0 TFSI hybrid
D4 (4H)
Generation
D4 (4H)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade 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 L 2.0 TFSI hybrid
V8 diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
4-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
CDSB
Engine Code
CHJA
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
4
4.1 L / 201 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
346 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 4300 rpm
A8 L 4.2 TDI
346 hp
242 hp
A8 L 2.0 TFSI hybrid
590 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
354 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
A8 L 4.2 TDI
590 lb‑ft
354 lb‑ft
A8 L 2.0 TFSI hybrid

Performance

A8 L 4.2 TDI
A8 L 2.0 TFSI hybrid
155 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
5.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

256 ft
0.000 sec

A8 L 4.2 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

361 ft
0.000 sec

A8 L 2.0 TFSI hybrid

▶ REPLAY
13.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.17 lb/hp
A8 L 4.2 TDI
13.51 lb/hp
18.17 lb/hp
A8 L 2.0 TFSI hybrid

Fuel Economy / Emissions

A8 L 4.2 TDI
A8 L 2.0 TFSI hybrid
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
37 mpg
A8 L 4.2 TDI
31 mpg
37 mpg
A8 L 2.0 TFSI hybrid
25 mpg
city
37 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
20.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
746 mi
Range
769 mi
A8 L 4.2 TDI
746 mi
769 mi
A8 L 2.0 TFSI hybrid
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).
119.4 kWh
A8 L 4.2 TDI
154.3 kWh
119.4 kWh
A8 L 2.0 TFSI hybrid
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
319 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
235 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

A8 L 4.2 TDI
A8 L 2.0 TFSI hybrid
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1213 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data