The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13) vs. Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (13 - 17)
€ 97,700
€ 110,300
€ 97,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 110,300
ⓘ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 0.2 cm longer and 27 cm taller.
A8 L 4.2 TDI
A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
1741
1949
2111
1471
1949
2111
1949 mm
Width
1949 mm
2111 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2111 mm
1741 mm
Height
1471 mm
3122
5267
3122
5265
5267 mm
Length
5265 mm
3122 mm
Wheelbase
3122 mm
Vehicle Weight
A8 L 4.2 TDI
A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
2120 kg
Kerb Weight
2050 kg
2670 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2625 kg
Weight Difference:
70 kg
3.3 %
General
A8 L 4.2 TDI
A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
D4 (4H)
Generation
D4 (4H)
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
A8 L 4.2 TDI
A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
V8 diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V8 petrol engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
CDSB
Engine Code
CTGA
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4134 CC
Engine Capacity
3993 CC
346 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
429 bhp
at 5100 rpm
A8 L 4.2 TDI
346 bhp
429 bhp
A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
800 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
600 NM
at 1500 rpm
A8 L 4.2 TDI
800 NM
600 NM
A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
Performance
A8 L 4.2 TDI
A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
78 m
0.000 sec
A8 L 4.2 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
64 m
0.000 sec
A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
▶ REPLAY
6.13 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
4.78 kg/bhp
A8 L 4.2 TDI
6.13 kg/bhp
4.78 kg/bhp
A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A8 L 4.2 TDI
A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
31 mpg
A8 L 4.2 TDI
38 mpg
31 mpg
A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
30 mpg
city
23 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
90 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
82 L
746 mi
Range
566 mi
A8 L 4.2 TDI
746 mi
566 mi
A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
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).
170.4 kWh
A8 L 4.2 TDI
154.3 kWh
170.4 kWh
A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
198 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
207 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A8 L 4.2 TDI
A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
550 kg
Maximum Payload
575 kg
510 L
Boot Capacity
520 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
