The Comparative Analysis :

Audi S8 plus cod tiptronic (15 - 17) vs. Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (13 - 14)

€ 147,900
Audi S8 plus cod tiptronic (15 - 17) S8 plus cod
€ 86,800
 Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (13 - 14) A8 L 3.0 TFSI
€ 147,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 86,800

ⓘ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 plus cod is 4.6 inches shorter and 0.5 inches lower.
S8 plus cod
A8 L 3.0 TFSI
57.4
Blueprint Audi S8 plus cod tiptronic (15 - 17)
76.7
83.1
57.9
Blueprint Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (13 - 14)
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
Blueprint Audi S8 plus cod tiptronic (15 - 17)
117.9
202.6
Blueprint Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (13 - 14)
122.9
207.3
202.6 in
Length
207.3 in
117.9 in
Wheelbase
122.9 in

Vehicle Weight

S8 plus cod
A8 L 3.0 TFSI
4553 lb
Curb Weight
4310 lb
5710 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5578 lb
Audi S8 plus cod tiptronic (15 - 17)
Weight Difference:
243 lb
5.34 %
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (13 - 14)

General

S8 plus cod
A8 L 3.0 TFSI
D4 (4H)
Generation
D4 (4H)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

S8 plus cod
A8 L 3.0 TFSI
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
DDTA
Engine Code
CGWD, CREA
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
597 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
306 hp
at 5200 rpm
S8 plus cod
597 hp
306 hp
A8 L 3.0 TFSI
516 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 2900 rpm
S8 plus cod
516 lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
A8 L 3.0 TFSI

Performance

S8 plus cod
A8 L 3.0 TFSI
190 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
3.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

174 ft
0.000 sec

S8 plus cod

62 mph 62
mph

269 ft
0.000 sec

A8 L 3.0 TFSI

▶ REPLAY
7.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.08 lb/hp
S8 plus cod
7.63 lb/hp
14.08 lb/hp
A8 L 3.0 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

S8 plus cod
A8 L 3.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
30 mpg
S8 plus cod
24 mpg
30 mpg
A8 L 3.0 TFSI
17 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
510 mi
Range
645 mi
S8 plus cod
510 mi
645 mi
A8 L 3.0 TFSI
Environmental Impact
189.4 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).
149.7 kWh
S8 plus cod
189.4 kWh
149.7 kWh
A8 L 3.0 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
372 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
296 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

S8 plus cod
A8 L 3.0 TFSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data