2007 Audi A8 6.0 Quattro L vs. 2007 Audi A8 4.0 TDi Quattro
To start off, both 2007 Audi A8 6.0 Quattro L and 2007 Audi A8 4.0 TDi Quattro were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,997 cc, 2007 Audi A8 6.0 Quattro L is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Audi A8 6.0 Quattro L (444 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 173 more horse power than 2007 Audi A8 4.0 TDi Quattro. (271 HP @ 3750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Audi A8 6.0 Quattro L should accelerate faster than 2007 Audi A8 4.0 TDi Quattro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Audi A8 6.0 Quattro L weights approximately 55 kg more than 2007 Audi A8 4.0 TDi Quattro. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2007 Audi A8 4.0 TDi Quattro (651 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Audi A8 6.0 Quattro L. (580 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Audi A8 4.0 TDi Quattro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Audi A8 6.0 Quattro L.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Audi A8 6.0 Quattro L | 2007 Audi A8 4.0 TDi Quattro | |
| Make | Audi | Audi |
| Model | A8 | A8 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5997 cc | 3936 cc |
| Engine Type | W | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 444 HP | 271 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Torque | 580 Nm | 651 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.2 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.2 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 | 1995 kg | 1940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5070 mm | 5190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2950 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 9.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 90 L |
