The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 17) vs. VW Phaeton W12 4MOTION Tiptronic (02 - 05)

€ 108,200
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 17) Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
€ 104,500
 VW Phaeton W12 4MOTION Tiptronic (02 - 05) VW Phaeton W12
€ 108,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 104,500

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 8.3 inches longer, 1.8 inches wider and 0.8 inches taller than the VW Phaeton W12.
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
VW Phaeton W12
57.9
Blueprint Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 17)
76.7
83.1
57.1
Blueprint VW Phaeton W12 4MOTION Tiptronic (02 - 05)
74.9
83.8
76.7 in
Width
74.9 in
83.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.8 in
57.9 in
Height
57.1 in
Blueprint Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 17)
122.9
207.3
Blueprint VW Phaeton W12 4MOTION Tiptronic (02 - 05)
113.4
199
207.3 in
Length
199 in
122.9 in
Wheelbase
113.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
VW Phaeton W12
4784 lb
Curb Weight
5282 lb
5997 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6415 lb
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 17)
Weight Difference:
498 lb
9.43 %
VW Phaeton W12 4MOTION Tiptronic (02 - 05)

General

Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
VW Phaeton W12
D4 (4H)
Generation
3D
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
5-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
VW Phaeton W12
V8 diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
V12 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
CTEC
Engine Code
*BAN*
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
12
4.1 L / 201 cu in
Displacement
6 L / 294 cu in
380 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
414 hp
at 6000 rpm
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
380 hp
414 hp
VW Phaeton W12
627 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
406 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
627 lb‑ft
406 lb‑ft
VW Phaeton W12

Performance

Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
VW Phaeton W12
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

223 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton W12

▶ REPLAY
12.59 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.76 lb/hp
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
12.59 lb/hp
12.76 lb/hp
VW Phaeton W12

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
VW Phaeton W12
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
15 mpg
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
32 mpg
15 mpg
VW Phaeton W12
25 mpg
city
10 mpg
No data
highway
22 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
766 mi
Range
359 mi
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
766 mi
359 mi
VW Phaeton W12
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).
295.5 kWh
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
150.2 kWh
295.5 kWh
VW Phaeton W12
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
602 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
VW Phaeton W12
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1213 lb
Maximum Payload
1133 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data