The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13) vs. Honda Legend 3.5 V6 Automatic (06 - 08)
€ 97,700

€ 56,600

€ 97,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 56,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI is significantly bigger in every dimension. It's 12.2 inches longer, 4 inches wider and 11.4 inches taller than the Honda Legend 3.5 V6.
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
Honda Legend 3.5 V6
68.5
76.7
83.1
57.2
72.7
83.7
76.7 in
Width
72.7 in
83.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.7 in
68.5 in
Height
57.2 in
122.9
207.4
110.2
195.2
207.4 in
Length
195.2 in
122.9 in
Wheelbase
110.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
Honda Legend 3.5 V6
4674 lb
Curb Weight
4109 lb
5886 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5093 lb

Weight Difference:
564 lb
12.07 %

General
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
Honda Legend 3.5 V6
D4 (4H)
Generation
KB1
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
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
Honda Legend 3.5 V6
V8 diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
CDSB
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.1 L / 201 cu in
Displacement
3.5 L / 171 cu in
346 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
291 hp
at 6200 rpm
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
346 hp
291 hp
Honda Legend 3.5 V6
590 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
260 lb‑ft
at 5000 rpm
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
590 lb‑ft
260 lb‑ft
Honda Legend 3.5 V6
Performance
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
Honda Legend 3.5 V6
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
256 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec

Honda Legend 3.5 V6
▶ REPLAY
13.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.12 lb/hp
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
13.51 lb/hp
14.12 lb/hp
Honda Legend 3.5 V6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
Honda Legend 3.5 V6
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
20 mpg
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
31 mpg
20 mpg
Honda Legend 3.5 V6
25 mpg
city
14 mpg
No data
highway
26 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.3 gal
746 mi
Range
378 mi
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
746 mi
378 mi
Honda Legend 3.5 V6
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).
227.4 kWh
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
154.3 kWh
227.4 kWh
Honda Legend 3.5 V6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
319 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
459 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
Honda Legend 3.5 V6
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1213 lb
Maximum Payload
983 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.8 cu ft








No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data