The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S8 cod tiptronic (12 - 13) vs. Audi A8 L 4.2 FSI quattro tiptronic (10 - 12)
€ 112,400
€ 96,100
€ 112,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 96,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. Both cars are the same width, but the S8 cod is 4.8 inches shorter and 11.1 inches lower.
S8 cod
A8 L 4.2 FSI
57.4
76.7
83.1
68.5
76.7
83.1
76.7 in
Width
76.7 in
83.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.1 in
57.4 in
Height
68.5 in
117.9
202.6
122.9
207.4
202.6 in
Length
207.4 in
117.9 in
Wheelbase
122.9 in
Vehicle Weight
S8 cod
A8 L 4.2 FSI
4519 lb
Curb Weight
4321 lb
5677 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5589 lb
Weight Difference:
198 lb
4.38 %
General
S8 cod
A8 L 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
S8 cod
A8 L 4.2 FSI
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
CGTA, CTFA
Engine Code
CDRA
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
4.2 L / 206 cu in
513 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
366 hp
at 6800 rpm
S8 cod
513 hp
366 hp
A8 L 4.2 FSI
479 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
328 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
S8 cod
479 lb‑ft
328 lb‑ft
A8 L 4.2 FSI
Performance
S8 cod
A8 L 4.2 FSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
190 ft
0.000 sec
S8 cod
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec
A8 L 4.2 FSI
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8.81 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.81 lb/hp
S8 cod
8.81 lb/hp
11.81 lb/hp
A8 L 4.2 FSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
S8 cod
A8 L 4.2 FSI
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
24 mpg
S8 cod
23 mpg
24 mpg
A8 L 4.2 FSI
16 mpg
city
17 mpg
No data
highway
No data
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
554 mi
Range
577 mi
S8 cod
554 mi
577 mi
A8 L 4.2 FSI
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).
183.8 kWh
S8 cod
191.4 kWh
183.8 kWh
A8 L 4.2 FSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
378 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
S8 cod
A8 L 4.2 FSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
