The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A8 L 50 TDI quattro tiptronic (17 - ..) vs. Audi S8 plus cod tiptronic (15 - 17)

€ 97,100
Audi A8 L 50 TDI quattro tiptronic (17 - ..) A8 L 50 TDI
€ 147,900
 Audi S8 plus cod tiptronic (15 - 17) S8 plus cod
€ 97,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 147,900

ⓘ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. The A8 L 50 TDI is 6.1 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 1.1 inches taller than the S8 plus cod.
A8 L 50 TDI
S8 plus cod
58.5
Blueprint Audi A8 L 50 TDI quattro tiptronic (17 - ..)
76.6
83.9
57.4
Blueprint Audi S8 plus cod tiptronic (15 - 17)
76.7
83.1
76.6 in
Width
76.7 in
83.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.1 in
58.5 in
Height
57.4 in
Blueprint Audi A8 L 50 TDI quattro tiptronic (17 - ..)
123.1
208.7
Blueprint Audi S8 plus cod tiptronic (15 - 17)
117.9
202.6
208.7 in
Length
202.6 in
123.1 in
Wheelbase
117.9 in

Vehicle Weight

A8 L 50 TDI
S8 plus cod
4575 lb
Curb Weight
4553 lb
5952 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5710 lb
Audi A8 L 50 TDI quattro tiptronic (17 - ..)
Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.48 %
Audi S8 plus cod tiptronic (15 - 17)

General

A8 L 50 TDI
S8 plus cod
D5 (4N)
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 50 TDI
S8 plus cod
6-cylinder mild hybrid diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
DDVC
Engine Code
DDTA
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
282 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
597 hp
at 6100 rpm
A8 L 50 TDI
282 hp
597 hp
S8 plus cod
443 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
A8 L 50 TDI
443 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
S8 plus cod

Performance

A8 L 50 TDI
S8 plus cod
155 mph
Maximum Speed
190 mph
5.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

269 ft
0.000 sec

A8 L 50 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

174 ft
0.000 sec

S8 plus cod

▶ REPLAY
16.22 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.63 lb/hp
A8 L 50 TDI
16.22 lb/hp
7.63 lb/hp
S8 plus cod

Fuel Economy / Emissions

A8 L 50 TDI
S8 plus cod
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
24 mpg
A8 L 50 TDI
42 mpg
24 mpg
S8 plus cod
37 mpg
city
17 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
19 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
799 mi
Range
510 mi
A8 L 50 TDI
799 mi
510 mi
S8 plus cod
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).
189.4 kWh
A8 L 50 TDI
115.2 kWh
189.4 kWh
S8 plus cod
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
293 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
372 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

A8 L 50 TDI
S8 plus cod
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1378 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data