The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 17) vs. Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod quattro tiptronic (13 - 17)

€ 108,200
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 17) A8 L 4.2 TDI
€ 145,800
 Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod quattro tiptronic (13 - 17) A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
€ 108,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 145,800

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of the A8 L 4.2 TDI and the A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod are absolutely identical. Both are 207.3 inches long, 76.7 inches wide and 57.9 inches tall.
A8 L 4.2 TDI
A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
57.9
Blueprint Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 17)
76.7
83.1
57.9
Blueprint Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod quattro tiptronic (13 - 17)
76.7
83.1
76.7 in
Width
76.7 in
83.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.1 in
57.9 in
Height
57.9 in
Blueprint Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 17)
122.9
207.3
Blueprint Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod quattro tiptronic (13 - 17)
122.9
207.3
207.3 in
Length
207.3 in
122.9 in
Wheelbase
122.9 in

Vehicle Weight

A8 L 4.2 TDI
A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
4784 lb
Curb Weight
4740 lb
5997 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5897 lb
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 17)
Weight Difference:
44 lb
0.92 %
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod quattro tiptronic (13 - 17)

General

A8 L 4.2 TDI
A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
D4 (4H)
Generation
D4 (4H)
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
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

A8 L 4.2 TDI
A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
V8 diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
V12 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
CTEC
Engine Code
CEJA, CTNA
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
12
4.1 L / 201 cu in
Displacement
6.3 L / 308 cu in
380 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
493 hp
at 6200 rpm
A8 L 4.2 TDI
380 hp
493 hp
A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
627 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
461 lb‑ft
at 4750 rpm
A8 L 4.2 TDI
627 lb‑ft
461 lb‑ft
A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod

Performance

A8 L 4.2 TDI
A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

223 ft
0.000 sec

A8 L 4.2 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

210 ft
0.000 sec

A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod

▶ REPLAY
12.59 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.61 lb/hp
A8 L 4.2 TDI
12.59 lb/hp
9.61 lb/hp
A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod

Fuel Economy / Emissions

A8 L 4.2 TDI
A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
21 mpg
A8 L 4.2 TDI
32 mpg
21 mpg
A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
25 mpg
city
15 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
766 mi
Range
463 mi
A8 L 4.2 TDI
766 mi
463 mi
A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
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).
208.4 kWh
A8 L 4.2 TDI
150.2 kWh
208.4 kWh
A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
409 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

A8 L 4.2 TDI
A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1213 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data