The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod quattro tiptronic (13 - 17) vs. Audi A8 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 17)
€ 145,800
€ 102,300
€ 145,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 102,300
ⓘ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 13 cm longer and 1.1 cm taller.
A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
A8 4.2 TDI
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
5135
5265 mm
Length
5135 mm
3122 mm
Wheelbase
2992 mm
Vehicle Weight
A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
A8 4.2 TDI
2150 kg
Kerb Weight
2115 kg
2675 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2705 kg
Weight Difference:
35 kg
1.63 %
General
A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
A8 4.2 TDI
D4 (4H)
Generation
D4 (4H)
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 TDI
V12 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
CEJA, CTNA
Engine Code
CTEC
4
Valves
4
12
Cylinders
8
6299 CC
Engine Capacity
4134 CC
493 bhp
at 6200 rpm
Power
380 bhp
at 3750 rpm
A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
493 bhp
380 bhp
A8 4.2 TDI
625 NM
at 4750 rpm
Max. Torque
850 NM
at 2000 rpm
A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
625 NM
850 NM
A8 4.2 TDI
Performance
A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
A8 4.2 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
64 m
0.000 sec
A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
62 mph
62
mph
mph
65 m
0.000 sec
A8 4.2 TDI
▶ REPLAY
4.36 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.57 kg/bhp
A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
4.36 kg/bhp
5.57 kg/bhp
A8 4.2 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
A8 4.2 TDI
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
39 mpg
A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
26 mpg
39 mpg
A8 4.2 TDI
18 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
82 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
90 L
463 mi
Range
777 mi
A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
463 mi
777 mi
A8 4.2 TDI
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).
148.1 kWh
A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
208.4 kWh
148.1 kWh
A8 4.2 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
254 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
189 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
A8 4.2 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
525 kg
Maximum Payload
590 kg
520 L
Boot Capacity
490 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
