2000 Audi A8 4.2 L Quattro vs. 2000 Audi A8 4.0 TDi Quattro
To start off, both 2000 Audi A8 4.2 L Quattro and 2000 Audi A8 4.0 TDi Quattro were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,172 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Audi A8 4.2 L Quattro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Audi A8 4.2 L Quattro (330 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 2000 Audi A8 4.0 TDi Quattro. (271 HP @ 3750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Audi A8 4.2 L Quattro should accelerate faster than 2000 Audi A8 4.0 TDi Quattro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Audi A8 4.0 TDi Quattro weights approximately 125 kg more than 2000 Audi A8 4.2 L Quattro.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2000 Audi A8 4.2 L Quattro (431 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Audi A8 4.0 TDi Quattro. (380 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2000 Audi A8 4.2 L Quattro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Audi A8 4.0 TDi Quattro.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Audi A8 4.2 L Quattro | 2000 Audi A8 4.0 TDi Quattro | |
| Make | Audi | Audi |
| Model | A8 | A8 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4172 cc | 3936 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 330 HP | 271 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Torque | 431 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 7 seconds | 6.7 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1815 kg | 1940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 5060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3020 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13 L/100km | 9.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 90 L |
