The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 17) vs. Audi A8 L 4.2 FSI quattro tiptronic (10 - 12)
€ 108,200
€ 96,100
€ 108,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 96,100
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same width, but the A8 L 4.2 TDI is 0.2 cm shorter and 27 cm lower.
A8 L 4.2 TDI
A8 L 4.2 FSI
1471
1949
2111
1741
1949
2111
1949 mm
Width
1949 mm
2111 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2111 mm
1471 mm
Height
1741 mm
3122
5265
3122
5267
5265 mm
Length
5267 mm
3122 mm
Wheelbase
3122 mm
Vehicle Weight
A8 L 4.2 TDI
A8 L 4.2 FSI
2170 kg
Kerb Weight
1960 kg
2720 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2535 kg
Weight Difference:
210 kg
9.68 %
General
A8 L 4.2 TDI
A8 L 4.2 FSI
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 4.2 FSI
V8 diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V8 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
CTEC
Engine Code
CDRA
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4134 CC
Engine Capacity
4163 CC
380 bhp
at 3750 rpm
Power
366 bhp
at 6800 rpm
A8 L 4.2 TDI
380 bhp
366 bhp
A8 L 4.2 FSI
850 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
445 NM
at 3500 rpm
A8 L 4.2 TDI
850 NM
445 NM
A8 L 4.2 FSI
Performance
A8 L 4.2 TDI
A8 L 4.2 FSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
68 m
0.000 sec
A8 L 4.2 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
81 m
0.000 sec
A8 L 4.2 FSI
▶ REPLAY
5.71 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.36 kg/bhp
A8 L 4.2 TDI
5.71 kg/bhp
5.36 kg/bhp
A8 L 4.2 FSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A8 L 4.2 TDI
A8 L 4.2 FSI
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
29 mpg
A8 L 4.2 TDI
39 mpg
29 mpg
A8 L 4.2 FSI
30 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
90 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
90 L
766 mi
Range
577 mi
A8 L 4.2 TDI
766 mi
577 mi
A8 L 4.2 FSI
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).
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).
183.8 kWh
A8 L 4.2 TDI
150.2 kWh
183.8 kWh
A8 L 4.2 FSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
190 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A8 L 4.2 TDI
A8 L 4.2 FSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
550 kg
Maximum Payload
575 kg
520 L
Boot Capacity
510 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
