The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 17) vs. Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
€ 108,200

€ 97,700

€ 108,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 97,700
ⓘ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 (13 - 17) is 0.1 inches shorter and 10.6 inches lower.
A8 L 4.2 TDI (13 - 17)
A8 L 4.2 TDI (10 - 13)
57.9
76.7
83.1
68.5
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
122.9
207.3
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 (13 - 17)
A8 L 4.2 TDI (10 - 13)
4784 lb
Curb Weight
4674 lb
5997 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5886 lb

Weight Difference:
110 lb
2.3 %

General
A8 L 4.2 TDI (13 - 17)
A8 L 4.2 TDI (10 - 13)
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 (13 - 17)
A8 L 4.2 TDI (10 - 13)
V8 diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V8 diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
CTEC
Engine Code
CDSB
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4.1 L / 201 cu in
Displacement
4.1 L / 201 cu in
380 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
346 hp
at 4000 rpm
A8 L 4.2 TDI (13 - 17)
380 hp
346 hp
A8 L 4.2 TDI (10 - 13)
627 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
590 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
A8 L 4.2 TDI (13 - 17)
627 lb‑ft
590 lb‑ft
A8 L 4.2 TDI (10 - 13)
Performance
A8 L 4.2 TDI (13 - 17)
A8 L 4.2 TDI (10 - 13)
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec

A8 L 4.2 TDI (13 - 17)
62 mph
62
mph
mph
256 ft
0.000 sec

A8 L 4.2 TDI (10 - 13)
▶ REPLAY
12.59 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.51 lb/hp
A8 L 4.2 TDI (13 - 17)
12.59 lb/hp
13.51 lb/hp
A8 L 4.2 TDI (10 - 13)
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A8 L 4.2 TDI (13 - 17)
A8 L 4.2 TDI (10 - 13)
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
31 mpg
A8 L 4.2 TDI (13 - 17)
32 mpg
31 mpg
A8 L 4.2 TDI (10 - 13)
25 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
No data
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
766 mi
Range
746 mi
A8 L 4.2 TDI (13 - 17)
766 mi
746 mi
A8 L 4.2 TDI (10 - 13)
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).
154.3 kWh
A8 L 4.2 TDI (13 - 17)
150.2 kWh
154.3 kWh
A8 L 4.2 TDI (10 - 13)
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
319 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A8 L 4.2 TDI (13 - 17)
A8 L 4.2 TDI (10 - 13)
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1213 lb
Maximum Payload
1213 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data