The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13) vs. VW Phaeton long W12 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 11)

€ 97,700
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13) Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
€ 121,400
 VW Phaeton long W12 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 11) VW Phaeton long W12
€ 97,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 121,400

ⓘ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 considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 3.5 inches longer, 1.8 inches wider and 11.5 inches taller than the VW Phaeton long W12.
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
VW Phaeton long W12
68.5
Blueprint Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
76.7
83.1
57.1
Blueprint VW Phaeton long W12 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 11)
74.9
83.4
76.7 in
Width
74.9 in
83.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.4 in
68.5 in
Height
57.1 in
Blueprint Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
122.9
207.4
Blueprint VW Phaeton long W12 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 11)
118.1
203.9
207.4 in
Length
203.9 in
122.9 in
Wheelbase
118.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
VW Phaeton long W12
4674 lb
Curb Weight
5364 lb
5886 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6415 lb
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
Weight Difference:
690 lb
12.86 %
VW Phaeton long W12 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 11)

General

Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
VW Phaeton long W12
D4 (4H)
Generation
3D
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
5-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
VW Phaeton long W12
V8 diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
V12 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
CDSB
Engine Code
*BRN*
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
12
4.1 L / 201 cu in
Displacement
6 L / 294 cu in
346 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
444 hp
at 6050 rpm
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
346 hp
444 hp
VW Phaeton long W12
590 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
413 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
590 lb‑ft
413 lb‑ft
VW Phaeton long W12

Performance

Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
VW Phaeton long W12
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

256 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton long W12

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13.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.08 lb/hp
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
13.51 lb/hp
12.08 lb/hp
VW Phaeton long W12

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
VW Phaeton long W12
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
16 mpg
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
31 mpg
16 mpg
VW Phaeton long W12
25 mpg
city
11 mpg
No data
highway
22 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
746 mi
Range
386 mi
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
746 mi
386 mi
VW Phaeton long W12
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).
274.7 kWh
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
154.3 kWh
274.7 kWh
VW Phaeton long W12
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
319 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
560 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
VW Phaeton long W12
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1213 lb
Maximum Payload
1052 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data