The Comparative Analysis :

Audi S8 plus cod tiptronic (15 - 17) vs. Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)

€ 147,900
Audi S8 plus cod tiptronic (15 - 17) S8 plus cod
€ 97,700
 Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13) A8 L 4.2 TDI
€ 147,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 97,700

ⓘ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 plus cod is 4.7 inches shorter and 11.1 inches lower.
S8 plus cod
A8 L 4.2 TDI
57.4
Blueprint Audi S8 plus cod tiptronic (15 - 17)
76.7
83.1
68.5
Blueprint Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
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
Blueprint Audi S8 plus cod tiptronic (15 - 17)
117.9
202.6
Blueprint Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
122.9
207.4
202.6 in
Length
207.4 in
117.9 in
Wheelbase
122.9 in

Vehicle Weight

S8 plus cod
A8 L 4.2 TDI
4553 lb
Curb Weight
4674 lb
5710 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5886 lb
Audi S8 plus cod tiptronic (15 - 17)
Weight Difference:
121 lb
2.59 %
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)

General

S8 plus 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 plus cod
A8 L 4.2 TDI
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
V8 diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
DDTA
Engine Code
CDSB
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
4.1 L / 201 cu in
597 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
346 hp
at 4000 rpm
S8 plus cod
597 hp
346 hp
A8 L 4.2 TDI
516 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
590 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
S8 plus cod
516 lb‑ft
590 lb‑ft
A8 L 4.2 TDI

Performance

S8 plus cod
A8 L 4.2 TDI
190 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
3.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

174 ft
0.000 sec

S8 plus cod

62 mph 62
mph

256 ft
0.000 sec

A8 L 4.2 TDI

▶ REPLAY
7.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.51 lb/hp
S8 plus cod
7.63 lb/hp
13.51 lb/hp
A8 L 4.2 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

S8 plus cod
A8 L 4.2 TDI
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
31 mpg
S8 plus cod
24 mpg
31 mpg
A8 L 4.2 TDI
17 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
510 mi
Range
746 mi
S8 plus cod
510 mi
746 mi
A8 L 4.2 TDI
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).
154.3 kWh
S8 plus cod
189.4 kWh
154.3 kWh
A8 L 4.2 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
372 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
319 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

S8 plus cod
A8 L 4.2 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1213 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data