The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S8 plus cod tiptronic (15 - 17) vs. Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod quattro tiptronic (13 - 17)
€ 147,900

€ 145,800

€ 147,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 145,800
ⓘ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 6.3 FSI W12 cod
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 plus cod
A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
4553 lb
Curb Weight
4740 lb
5710 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5897 lb

Weight Difference:
187 lb
3.95 %

General
S8 plus cod
A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
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 plus cod
A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V12 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
DDTA
Engine Code
CEJA, CTNA
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
12
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
6.3 L / 308 cu in
597 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
493 hp
at 6200 rpm
S8 plus cod
597 hp
493 hp
A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
516 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
461 lb‑ft
at 4750 rpm
S8 plus cod
516 lb‑ft
461 lb‑ft
A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
Performance
S8 plus cod
A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
190 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
3.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
174 ft
0.000 sec

S8 plus cod
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec

A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
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7.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.61 lb/hp
S8 plus cod
7.63 lb/hp
9.61 lb/hp
A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
Fuel Economy / Emissions
S8 plus cod
A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
21 mpg
S8 plus cod
24 mpg
21 mpg
A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
17 mpg
city
15 mpg
No data
highway
No data
21.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.7 gal
510 mi
Range
463 mi
S8 plus cod
510 mi
463 mi
A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
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).
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).
208.4 kWh
S8 plus cod
189.4 kWh
208.4 kWh
A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
372 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
409 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
S8 plus cod
A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data