The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 17) vs. Audi S8 cod tiptronic (13 - 17)
€ 108,200
€ 118,500
€ 108,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 118,500
ⓘ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 11.8 cm longer and 1.3 cm taller.
A8 L 4.2 TDI
S8 cod
1471
1949
2111
1458
1949
2111
1949 mm
Width
1949 mm
2111 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2111 mm
1471 mm
Height
1458 mm
3122
5265
2994
5147
5265 mm
Length
5147 mm
3122 mm
Wheelbase
2994 mm
Vehicle Weight
A8 L 4.2 TDI
S8 cod
2170 kg
Kerb Weight
2050 kg
2720 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2590 kg
Weight Difference:
120 kg
5.53 %
General
A8 L 4.2 TDI
S8 cod
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
S8 cod
V8 diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V8 petrol engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
CTEC
Engine Code
CGTA, CTFA
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4134 CC
Engine Capacity
3993 CC
380 bhp
at 3750 rpm
Power
513 bhp
at 5800 rpm
A8 L 4.2 TDI
380 bhp
513 bhp
S8 cod
850 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
650 NM
at 1700 rpm
A8 L 4.2 TDI
850 NM
650 NM
S8 cod
Performance
A8 L 4.2 TDI
S8 cod
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
68 m
0.000 sec
A8 L 4.2 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
57 m
0.000 sec
S8 cod
▶ REPLAY
5.71 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
4 kg/bhp
A8 L 4.2 TDI
5.71 kg/bhp
4 kg/bhp
S8 cod
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A8 L 4.2 TDI
S8 cod
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
30 mpg
A8 L 4.2 TDI
39 mpg
30 mpg
S8 cod
30 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
90 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
82 L
766 mi
Range
542 mi
A8 L 4.2 TDI
766 mi
542 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).
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).
178.2 kWh
A8 L 4.2 TDI
150.2 kWh
178.2 kWh
S8 cod
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
190 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A8 L 4.2 TDI
S8 cod
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
550 kg
Maximum Payload
540 kg
520 L
Boot Capacity
520 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
