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
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod quattro tiptronic (13 - 17) A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
€ 91,100
 Audi A8 4.2 FSI quattro tiptronic (10 - 12) A8 4.2 FSI
€ 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 5 inches longer and 0.4 inches taller.
A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
A8 4.2 FSI
57.9
Blueprint Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod quattro tiptronic (13 - 17)
76.7
83.1
57.5
Blueprint Audi A8 4.2 FSI quattro tiptronic (10 - 12)
76.7
83.1
76.7 in
Width
76.7 in
83.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.1 in
57.9 in
Height
57.5 in
Blueprint Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod quattro tiptronic (13 - 17)
122.9
207.3
Blueprint Audi A8 4.2 FSI quattro tiptronic (10 - 12)
117.8
202.2
207.3 in
Length
202.2 in
122.9 in
Wheelbase
117.8 in

Vehicle Weight

A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
A8 4.2 FSI
4740 lb
Curb Weight
4211 lb
5897 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5567 lb
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod quattro tiptronic (13 - 17)
Weight Difference:
529 lb
11.16 %
Audi A8 4.2 FSI quattro tiptronic (10 - 12)

General

A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
A8 4.2 FSI
D4 (4H)
Generation
D4 (4H)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
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 6.3 FSI W12 cod
A8 4.2 FSI
V12 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
CEJA, CTNA
Engine Code
CDRA
4
Valves
4
12
Cylinders
8
6.3 L / 308 cu in
Displacement
4.2 L / 206 cu in
493 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
366 hp
at 6800 rpm
A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
493 hp
366 hp
A8 4.2 FSI
461 lb‑ft
at 4750 rpm
Max. Torque
328 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
461 lb‑ft
328 lb‑ft
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

210 ft
0.000 sec

A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod

62 mph 62
mph

259 ft
0.000 sec

A8 4.2 FSI

▶ REPLAY
9.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.51 lb/hp
A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
9.61 lb/hp
11.51 lb/hp
A8 4.2 FSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
A8 4.2 FSI
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
25 mpg
A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
21 mpg
25 mpg
A8 4.2 FSI
15 mpg
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
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).
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
409 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
352 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
A8 4.2 FSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1356 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data