The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 17) vs. Audi S8 cod tiptronic (12 - 13)

€ 108,200
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 17) A8 L 4.2 TDI
€ 112,400
 Audi S8 cod tiptronic (12 - 13) S8 cod
€ 108,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 112,400

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. Both cars are the same width, but the A8 L 4.2 TDI is 4.7 inches longer and 0.5 inches taller.
A8 L 4.2 TDI
S8 cod
57.9
Blueprint Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 17)
76.7
83.1
57.4
Blueprint Audi S8 cod 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
57.4 in
Blueprint Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 17)
122.9
207.3
Blueprint Audi S8 cod tiptronic (12 - 13)
117.9
202.6
207.3 in
Length
202.6 in
122.9 in
Wheelbase
117.9 in

Vehicle Weight

A8 L 4.2 TDI
S8 cod
4784 lb
Curb Weight
4519 lb
5997 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5677 lb
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 17)
Weight Difference:
265 lb
5.54 %
Audi S8 cod tiptronic (12 - 13)

General

A8 L 4.2 TDI
S8 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
S8 cod
V8 diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
CTEC
Engine Code
CGTA, CTFA
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4.1 L / 201 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
380 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
513 hp
at 6000 rpm
A8 L 4.2 TDI
380 hp
513 hp
S8 cod
627 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
479 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
A8 L 4.2 TDI
627 lb‑ft
479 lb‑ft
S8 cod

Performance

A8 L 4.2 TDI
S8 cod
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

223 ft
0.000 sec

A8 L 4.2 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

190 ft
0.000 sec

S8 cod

▶ REPLAY
12.59 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.81 lb/hp
A8 L 4.2 TDI
12.59 lb/hp
8.81 lb/hp
S8 cod

Fuel Economy / Emissions

A8 L 4.2 TDI
S8 cod
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
23 mpg
A8 L 4.2 TDI
32 mpg
23 mpg
S8 cod
25 mpg
city
16 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
766 mi
Range
554 mi
A8 L 4.2 TDI
766 mi
554 mi
S8 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).
191.4 kWh
A8 L 4.2 TDI
150.2 kWh
191.4 kWh
S8 cod
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
378 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

A8 L 4.2 TDI
S8 cod
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1213 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data