The Comparative Analysis :

Audi S8 cod tiptronic (12 - 13) vs. Audi A8 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)

€ 112,400
Audi S8 cod tiptronic (12 - 13) S8 cod
€ 92,700
 Audi A8 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13) A8 4.2 TDI
€ 112,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 92,700

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same width, but the S8 cod is 0.4 inches longer and 0.1 inches lower.
S8 cod
A8 4.2 TDI
57.4
Blueprint Audi S8 cod tiptronic (12 - 13)
76.7
83.1
57.5
Blueprint Audi A8 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
76.7
83.1
76.7 in
Width
76.7 in
83.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.1 in
57.4 in
Height
57.5 in
Blueprint Audi S8 cod tiptronic (12 - 13)
117.9
202.6
Blueprint Audi A8 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
117.8
202.2
202.6 in
Length
202.2 in
117.9 in
Wheelbase
117.8 in

Vehicle Weight

S8 cod
A8 4.2 TDI
4519 lb
Curb Weight
4564 lb
5677 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5864 lb
Audi S8 cod tiptronic (12 - 13)
Weight Difference:
44 lb
0.96 %
Audi A8 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)

General

S8 cod
A8 4.2 TDI
D4 (4H)
Generation
D4 (4H)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium 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

S8 cod
A8 4.2 TDI
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
V8 diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
CGTA, CTFA
Engine Code
CDSB
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
4.1 L / 201 cu in
513 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
346 hp
at 4000 rpm
S8 cod
513 hp
346 hp
A8 4.2 TDI
479 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
590 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
S8 cod
479 lb‑ft
590 lb‑ft
A8 4.2 TDI

Performance

S8 cod
A8 4.2 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

190 ft
0.000 sec

S8 cod

62 mph 62
mph

249 ft
0.000 sec

A8 4.2 TDI

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8.81 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.19 lb/hp
S8 cod
8.81 lb/hp
13.19 lb/hp
A8 4.2 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

S8 cod
A8 4.2 TDI
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
32 mpg
S8 cod
23 mpg
32 mpg
A8 4.2 TDI
16 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
554 mi
Range
756 mi
S8 cod
554 mi
756 mi
A8 4.2 TDI
Environmental Impact
191.4 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).
152.2 kWh
S8 cod
191.4 kWh
152.2 kWh
A8 4.2 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
378 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
314 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

S8 cod
A8 4.2 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1301 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data