The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 quattro tiptronic (10 - 13) vs. Audi A8 4.2 FSI quattro tiptronic (10 - 12)
€ 138,900

€ 91,100

€ 138,900
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 is 5.1 inches longer and 0.4 inches taller.
A8 L 6.3 FSI W12
A8 4.2 FSI
57.9
76.7
83.1
57.5
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
122.9
207.4
117.8
202.2
207.4 in
Length
202.2 in
122.9 in
Wheelbase
117.8 in
Vehicle Weight
A8 L 6.3 FSI W12
A8 4.2 FSI
4696 lb
Curb Weight
4211 lb
5853 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5567 lb

Weight Difference:
485 lb
10.33 %

General
A8 L 6.3 FSI W12
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
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
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
461 lb‑ft
328 lb‑ft
A8 4.2 FSI
Performance
A8 L 6.3 FSI W12
A8 4.2 FSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec

A8 L 6.3 FSI W12
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec

A8 4.2 FSI
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9.53 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.51 lb/hp
A8 L 6.3 FSI W12
9.53 lb/hp
11.51 lb/hp
A8 4.2 FSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A8 L 6.3 FSI W12
A8 4.2 FSI
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
25 mpg
A8 L 6.3 FSI W12
20 mpg
25 mpg
A8 4.2 FSI
14 mpg
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
No data
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
470 mi
Range
588 mi
A8 L 6.3 FSI W12
470 mi
588 mi
A8 4.2 FSI
Environmental Impact
225.5 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
225.5 kWh
179.9 kWh
A8 4.2 FSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
446 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
352 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A8 L 6.3 FSI W12
A8 4.2 FSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1356 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft








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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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