The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A8 L 50 TDI quattro tiptronic (17 - ..) vs. Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
€ 97,100
€ 97,700
€ 97,100
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. The A8 L 50 TDI is 1.4 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 10.1 inches lower than the A8 L 4.2 TDI.
A8 L 50 TDI
A8 L 4.2 TDI
58.5
76.6
83.9
68.5
76.7
83.1
76.6 in
Width
76.7 in
83.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.1 in
58.5 in
Height
68.5 in
123.1
208.7
122.9
207.4
208.7 in
Length
207.4 in
123.1 in
Wheelbase
122.9 in
Vehicle Weight
A8 L 50 TDI
A8 L 4.2 TDI
4575 lb
Curb Weight
4674 lb
5952 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5886 lb
Weight Difference:
99 lb
2.12 %
General
A8 L 50 TDI
A8 L 4.2 TDI
D5 (4N)
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 50 TDI
A8 L 4.2 TDI
6-cylinder mild hybrid diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
DDVC
Engine Code
CDSB
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4.1 L / 201 cu in
282 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
346 hp
at 4000 rpm
A8 L 50 TDI
282 hp
346 hp
A8 L 4.2 TDI
443 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
590 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
A8 L 50 TDI
443 lb‑ft
590 lb‑ft
A8 L 4.2 TDI
Performance
A8 L 50 TDI
A8 L 4.2 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec
A8 L 50 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
256 ft
0.000 sec
A8 L 4.2 TDI
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16.22 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.51 lb/hp
A8 L 50 TDI
16.22 lb/hp
13.51 lb/hp
A8 L 4.2 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A8 L 50 TDI
A8 L 4.2 TDI
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
31 mpg
A8 L 50 TDI
42 mpg
31 mpg
A8 L 4.2 TDI
37 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
No data
19 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
799 mi
Range
746 mi
A8 L 50 TDI
799 mi
746 mi
A8 L 4.2 TDI
Environmental Impact
115.2 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 50 TDI
115.2 kWh
154.3 kWh
A8 L 4.2 TDI
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
293 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
319 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A8 L 50 TDI
A8 L 4.2 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1378 lb
Maximum Payload
1213 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
