The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S8 cod tiptronic (13 - 17) vs. Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
€ 118,500

€ 138,900

€ 118,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 138,900
ⓘ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 6.3 FSI W12
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
207.4
202.6 in
Length
207.4 in
117.9 in
Wheelbase
122.9 in
Vehicle Weight
S8 cod
A8 L 6.3 FSI W12
4519 lb
Curb Weight
4696 lb
5710 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5853 lb

Weight Difference:
176 lb
3.75 %

General
S8 cod
A8 L 6.3 FSI W12
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 6.3 FSI W12
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V12 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
CGTA, CTFA
Engine Code
CEJA, CTNA
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
12
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
6.3 L / 308 cu in
513 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
493 hp
at 6200 rpm
S8 cod
513 hp
493 hp
A8 L 6.3 FSI W12
479 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
461 lb‑ft
at 4750 rpm
S8 cod
479 lb‑ft
461 lb‑ft
A8 L 6.3 FSI W12
Performance
S8 cod
A8 L 6.3 FSI W12
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
187 ft
0.000 sec

S8 cod
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec

A8 L 6.3 FSI W12
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8.81 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.53 lb/hp
S8 cod
8.81 lb/hp
9.53 lb/hp
A8 L 6.3 FSI W12
Fuel Economy / Emissions
S8 cod
A8 L 6.3 FSI W12
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
20 mpg
S8 cod
25 mpg
20 mpg
A8 L 6.3 FSI W12
18 mpg
city
14 mpg
No data
highway
No data
21.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
542 mi
Range
470 mi
S8 cod
542 mi
470 mi
A8 L 6.3 FSI W12
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).
225.5 kWh
S8 cod
178.2 kWh
225.5 kWh
A8 L 6.3 FSI W12
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
348 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
446 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
S8 cod
A8 L 6.3 FSI W12
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1190 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data