The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A8 L 60 TFSI e quattro tiptronic (19 - ..) vs. Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)

€ 109,600
Audi A8 L 60 TFSI e quattro tiptronic (19 - ..) A8 L 60 TFSI e
€ 97,700
 Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13) A8 L 4.2 TDI
€ 109,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 97,700

ⓘ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. The A8 L 60 TFSI e is 1.4 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 10.1 inches lower than the A8 L 4.2 TDI.
A8 L 60 TFSI e
A8 L 4.2 TDI
58.5
Blueprint Audi A8 L 60 TFSI e quattro tiptronic (19 - ..)
76.6
83.9
68.5
Blueprint Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
76.7
83.1
76.6 in
Width
76.7 in
83.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.1 in
58.5 in
Height
68.5 in
Blueprint Audi A8 L 60 TFSI e quattro tiptronic (19 - ..)
123.1
208.7
Blueprint Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
122.9
207.4
208.7 in
Length
207.4 in
123.1 in
Wheelbase
122.9 in

Vehicle Weight

A8 L 60 TFSI e
A8 L 4.2 TDI
5302 lb
Curb Weight
4674 lb
6437 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5886 lb
Audi A8 L 60 TFSI e quattro tiptronic (19 - ..)
Weight Difference:
628 lb
11.84 %
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)

General

A8 L 60 TFSI e
A8 L 4.2 TDI
D5 (4N)
Generation
D4 (4H)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

A8 L 60 TFSI e
A8 L 4.2 TDI
6-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V8 diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Code
CDSB
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4.1 L / 201 cu in
443 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
346 hp
at 4000 rpm
A8 L 60 TFSI e
443 hp
346 hp
A8 L 4.2 TDI
516 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
590 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
A8 L 60 TFSI e
516 lb‑ft
590 lb‑ft
A8 L 4.2 TDI

Performance

A8 L 60 TFSI e
A8 L 4.2 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

223 ft
0.000 sec

A8 L 60 TFSI e

62 mph 62
mph

256 ft
0.000 sec

A8 L 4.2 TDI

▶ REPLAY
11.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.51 lb/hp
A8 L 60 TFSI e
11.97 lb/hp
13.51 lb/hp
A8 L 4.2 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

A8 L 60 TFSI e
A8 L 4.2 TDI
Fuel Economy
94 mpg
combined
31 mpg
A8 L 60 TFSI e
94 mpg
31 mpg
A8 L 4.2 TDI
No data
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
1616 mi
Range
746 mi
A8 L 60 TFSI e
1616 mi
746 mi
A8 L 4.2 TDI
Environmental Impact
47.3 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).
154.3 kWh
A8 L 60 TFSI e
47.3 kWh
154.3 kWh
A8 L 4.2 TDI
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
95 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
319 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

A8 L 60 TFSI e
A8 L 4.2 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1213 lb
11 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data