The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S8 cod tiptronic (13 - 17) vs. Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 17)
€ 118,500

€ 108,200

€ 118,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 108,200
ⓘ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 4.6 inches shorter and 0.5 inches lower.
S8 cod
A8 L 4.2 TDI
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 4.2 TDI
4519 lb
Curb Weight
4784 lb
5710 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5997 lb

Weight Difference:
265 lb
5.54 %

General
S8 cod
A8 L 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 L 4.2 TDI
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V8 diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
CGTA, CTFA
Engine Code
CTEC
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
4.1 L / 201 cu in
513 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
380 hp
at 3750 rpm
S8 cod
513 hp
380 hp
A8 L 4.2 TDI
479 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
627 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
S8 cod
479 lb‑ft
627 lb‑ft
A8 L 4.2 TDI
Performance
S8 cod
A8 L 4.2 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
187 ft
0.000 sec

S8 cod
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec

A8 L 4.2 TDI
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8.81 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.59 lb/hp
S8 cod
8.81 lb/hp
12.59 lb/hp
A8 L 4.2 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
S8 cod
A8 L 4.2 TDI
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
32 mpg
S8 cod
25 mpg
32 mpg
A8 L 4.2 TDI
18 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
No data
21.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
542 mi
Range
766 mi
S8 cod
542 mi
766 mi
A8 L 4.2 TDI
Environmental Impact
178.2 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).
150.2 kWh
S8 cod
178.2 kWh
150.2 kWh
A8 L 4.2 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
348 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
S8 cod
A8 L 4.2 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1190 lb
Maximum Payload
1213 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data