The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 17) vs. Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel quattro tiptronic (12 - 13)

€ 108,200
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 17) A8 L 4.2 TDI
€ 82,600
 Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel quattro tiptronic (12 - 13) A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
€ 108,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 82,600

ⓘ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 0.1 inches shorter and 10.6 inches lower.
A8 L 4.2 TDI
A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
57.9
Blueprint Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 17)
76.7
83.1
68.5
Blueprint Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel quattro tiptronic (12 - 13)
76.7
83.1
76.7 in
Width
76.7 in
83.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.1 in
57.9 in
Height
68.5 in
Blueprint Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 17)
122.9
207.3
Blueprint Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel quattro tiptronic (12 - 13)
122.9
207.4
207.3 in
Length
207.4 in
122.9 in
Wheelbase
122.9 in

Vehicle Weight

A8 L 4.2 TDI
A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
4784 lb
Curb Weight
4420 lb
5997 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5688 lb
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 17)
Weight Difference:
364 lb
7.61 %
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel quattro tiptronic (12 - 13)

General

A8 L 4.2 TDI
A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
D4 (4H)
Generation
D4 (4H)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 TDI clean diesel
V8 diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
CTEC
Engine Code
CDTA, CMHA, CDTC
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.1 L / 201 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
380 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
247 hp
at 4000 rpm
A8 L 4.2 TDI
380 hp
247 hp
A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
627 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
406 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
A8 L 4.2 TDI
627 lb‑ft
406 lb‑ft
A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel

Performance

A8 L 4.2 TDI
A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

223 ft
0.000 sec

A8 L 4.2 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

282 ft
0.000 sec

A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel

▶ REPLAY
12.59 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.89 lb/hp
A8 L 4.2 TDI
12.59 lb/hp
17.89 lb/hp
A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel

Fuel Economy / Emissions

A8 L 4.2 TDI
A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
36 mpg
A8 L 4.2 TDI
32 mpg
36 mpg
A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
25 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
766 mi
Range
861 mi
A8 L 4.2 TDI
766 mi
861 mi
A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Environmental Impact
150.2 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).
133.7 kWh
A8 L 4.2 TDI
150.2 kWh
133.7 kWh
A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
275 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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