The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13) vs. Audi A8 L 50 TDI quattro tiptronic (17 - ..)

€ 97,700
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13) A8 L 4.2 TDI
€ 97,100
 Audi A8 L 50 TDI quattro tiptronic (17 - ..) A8 L 50 TDI
€ 97,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 97,100

ⓘ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. The A8 L 4.2 TDI is 3.5 cm shorter, 0.4 cm wider and 25.6 cm taller than the A8 L 50 TDI.
A8 L 4.2 TDI
A8 L 50 TDI
1741
Blueprint Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
1949
2111
1485
Blueprint Audi A8 L 50 TDI quattro tiptronic (17 - ..)
1945
2130
1949 mm
Width
1945 mm
2111 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2130 mm
1741 mm
Height
1485 mm
Blueprint Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
3122
5267
Blueprint Audi A8 L 50 TDI quattro tiptronic (17 - ..)
3128
5302
5267 mm
Length
5302 mm
3122 mm
Wheelbase
3128 mm

Vehicle Weight

A8 L 4.2 TDI
A8 L 50 TDI
2120 kg
Kerb Weight
2075 kg
2670 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2700 kg
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
Weight Difference:
45 kg
2.12 %
Audi A8 L 50 TDI quattro tiptronic (17 - ..)

General

A8 L 4.2 TDI
A8 L 50 TDI
D4 (4H)
Generation
D5 (4N)
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 50 TDI
V8 diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
6-cylinder mild hybrid diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
CDSB
Engine Code
DDVC
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4134 CC
Engine Capacity
2967 CC
346 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
282 bhp
at 3750 rpm
A8 L 4.2 TDI
346 bhp
282 bhp
A8 L 50 TDI
800 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
600 NM
at 1250 rpm
A8 L 4.2 TDI
800 NM
600 NM
A8 L 50 TDI

Performance

A8 L 4.2 TDI
A8 L 50 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

78 m
0.000 sec

A8 L 4.2 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

82 m
0.000 sec

A8 L 50 TDI

▶ REPLAY
6.13 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.36 kg/bhp
A8 L 4.2 TDI
6.13 kg/bhp
7.36 kg/bhp
A8 L 50 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

A8 L 4.2 TDI
A8 L 50 TDI
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
50 mpg
A8 L 4.2 TDI
38 mpg
50 mpg
A8 L 50 TDI
30 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
90 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
72 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
746 mi
Range
799 mi
A8 L 4.2 TDI
746 mi
799 mi
A8 L 50 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).
115.2 kWh
A8 L 4.2 TDI
154.3 kWh
115.2 kWh
A8 L 50 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
198 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
182 g/km (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

A8 L 4.2 TDI
A8 L 50 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
550 kg
Maximum Payload
625 kg
510 L
Boot Capacity
505 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data