The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S8 cod tiptronic (12 - 13) vs. Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (13 - 17)
€ 112,400

€ 110,300

€ 112,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 110,300
ⓘ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 S8 cod is 4.7 inches shorter and 0.5 inches lower.
S8 cod
A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
57.4
76.7
83.1
57.9
76.7
83.1
76.7 in
Width
76.7 in
83.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.1 in
57.4 in
Height
57.9 in
117.9
202.6
122.9
207.3
202.6 in
Length
207.3 in
117.9 in
Wheelbase
122.9 in
Vehicle Weight
S8 cod
A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
4519 lb
Curb Weight
4519 lb
5677 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5787 lb

Weight Difference:
0 lb
0 %

General
S8 cod
A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
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
S8 cod
A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
CGTA, CTFA
Engine Code
CTGA
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
513 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
429 hp
at 5100 rpm
S8 cod
513 hp
429 hp
A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
479 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
S8 cod
479 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
Performance
S8 cod
A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
190 ft
0.000 sec

S8 cod
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec

A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
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8.81 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.53 lb/hp
S8 cod
8.81 lb/hp
10.53 lb/hp
A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
Fuel Economy / Emissions
S8 cod
A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
26 mpg
S8 cod
23 mpg
26 mpg
A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
16 mpg
city
19 mpg
No data
highway
No data
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.7 gal
554 mi
Range
566 mi
S8 cod
554 mi
566 mi
A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
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).
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).
170.4 kWh
S8 cod
191.4 kWh
170.4 kWh
A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
378 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
333 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
S8 cod
A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data