The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod quattro tiptronic (13 - 17) vs. Audi A8 4.2 FSI quattro tiptronic (10 - 12)
€ 145,800

€ 91,100

€ 145,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 91,100
ⓘ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 6.3 FSI W12 cod is 12.8 cm longer and 1.1 cm taller.
A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
A8 4.2 FSI
1471
1949
2111
1460
1949
2111
1949 mm
Width
1949 mm
2111 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2111 mm
1471 mm
Height
1460 mm
3122
5265
2992
5137
5265 mm
Length
5137 mm
3122 mm
Wheelbase
2992 mm
Vehicle Weight
A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
A8 4.2 FSI
2150 kg
Kerb Weight
1910 kg
2675 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2525 kg

Weight Difference:
240 kg
11.16 %

General
A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
A8 4.2 FSI
D4 (4H)
Generation
D4 (4H)
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
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 6.3 FSI W12 cod
A8 4.2 FSI
V12 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
CEJA, CTNA
Engine Code
CDRA
4
Valves
4
12
Cylinders
8
6299 CC
Engine Capacity
4163 CC
493 bhp
at 6200 rpm
Power
366 bhp
at 6800 rpm
A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
493 bhp
366 bhp
A8 4.2 FSI
625 NM
at 4750 rpm
Max. Torque
445 NM
at 3500 rpm
A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
625 NM
445 NM
A8 4.2 FSI
Performance
A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
A8 4.2 FSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
64 m
0.000 sec

A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
62 mph
62
mph
mph
79 m
0.000 sec

A8 4.2 FSI
▶ REPLAY
4.36 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.22 kg/bhp
A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
4.36 kg/bhp
5.22 kg/bhp
A8 4.2 FSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
A8 4.2 FSI
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
30 mpg
A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
26 mpg
30 mpg
A8 4.2 FSI
18 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
82 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
90 L
463 mi
Range
588 mi
A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
463 mi
588 mi
A8 4.2 FSI
Environmental Impact
208.4 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).
179.9 kWh
A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
208.4 kWh
179.9 kWh
A8 4.2 FSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
254 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
219 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
A8 4.2 FSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
525 kg
Maximum Payload
615 kg
520 L
Boot Capacity
510 L









No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data