The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod quattro tiptronic (13 - 17) vs. Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (12 - 13)
€ 145,800

€ 100,200

€ 145,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 100,200
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same width, but the A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod is 0.2 cm shorter and 27 cm lower.
A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
1471
1949
2111
1741
1949
2111
1949 mm
Width
1949 mm
2111 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2111 mm
1471 mm
Height
1741 mm
3122
5265
3122
5267
5265 mm
Length
5267 mm
3122 mm
Wheelbase
3122 mm
Vehicle Weight
A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
2150 kg
Kerb Weight
2020 kg
2675 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2595 kg

Weight Difference:
130 kg
6.05 %

General
A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
D4 (4H)
Generation
D4 (4H)
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 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 L 4.0 TFSI cod
V12 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 petrol engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
CEJA, CTNA
Engine Code
CEUA
4
Valves
4
12
Cylinders
8
6299 CC
Engine Capacity
3993 CC
493 bhp
at 6200 rpm
Power
414 bhp
at 5000 rpm
A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
493 bhp
414 bhp
A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
625 NM
at 4750 rpm
Max. Torque
600 NM
at 1500 rpm
A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
625 NM
600 NM
A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
Performance
A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
64 m
0.000 sec

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

A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
▶ REPLAY
4.36 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
4.88 kg/bhp
A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
4.36 kg/bhp
4.88 kg/bhp
A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
30 mpg
A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
26 mpg
30 mpg
A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
18 mpg
city
22 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 L 4.0 TFSI cod
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 L 4.0 TFSI cod
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
254 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
221 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
525 kg
Maximum Payload
575 kg
520 L
Boot Capacity
510 L









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Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data