The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 97,700
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13) A8 L 4.2 TDI
€ 82,300
 Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13) A8 L 3.0 TFSI
€ 97,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 82,300

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of the A8 L 4.2 TDI and the A8 L 3.0 TFSI are absolutely identical. Both are 207.4 inches long, 76.7 inches wide and 68.5 inches tall.
A8 L 4.2 TDI
A8 L 3.0 TFSI
68.5
Blueprint Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
76.7
83.1
68.5
Blueprint Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI 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
68.5 in
Blueprint Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
122.9
207.4
Blueprint Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
122.9
207.4
207.4 in
Length
207.4 in
122.9 in
Wheelbase
122.9 in

Vehicle Weight

A8 L 4.2 TDI
A8 L 3.0 TFSI
4674 lb
Curb Weight
4310 lb
5886 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5578 lb
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
Weight Difference:
364 lb
7.79 %
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)

General

A8 L 4.2 TDI
A8 L 3.0 TFSI
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 L 3.0 TFSI
V8 diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
CDSB
Engine Code
CGXA, CGWA, CREG
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.1 L / 201 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
346 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
286 hp
at 4850 rpm
A8 L 4.2 TDI
346 hp
286 hp
A8 L 3.0 TFSI
590 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
310 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
A8 L 4.2 TDI
590 lb‑ft
310 lb‑ft
A8 L 3.0 TFSI

Performance

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

256 ft
0.000 sec

A8 L 4.2 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

282 ft
0.000 sec

A8 L 3.0 TFSI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

A8 L 4.2 TDI
A8 L 3.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
27 mpg
A8 L 4.2 TDI
31 mpg
27 mpg
A8 L 3.0 TFSI
25 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
746 mi
Range
636 mi
A8 L 4.2 TDI
746 mi
636 mi
A8 L 3.0 TFSI
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).
166.7 kWh
A8 L 4.2 TDI
154.3 kWh
166.7 kWh
A8 L 3.0 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
319 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
330 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

A8 L 4.2 TDI
A8 L 3.0 TFSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1213 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data