2008 Audi A8 4.2 Quattro vs. 2008 Audi A8 4.2 Quattro L
To start off, both 2008 Audi A8 4.2 Quattro and 2008 Audi A8 4.2 Quattro L were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,172 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Audi A8 4.2 Quattro L is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 330 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Audi A8 4.2 Quattro L weights approximately 55 kg more than 2008 Audi A8 4.2 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, 2008 Audi A8 4.2 Quattro L (431 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Audi A8 4.2 Quattro. (430 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 Audi A8 4.2 Quattro L will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Audi A8 4.2 Quattro.
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2008 Audi A8 4.2 Quattro | 2008 Audi A8 4.2 Quattro L | |
Make | Audi | Audi |
Model | A8 | A8 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4171 cc | 4172 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 5 valves |
Horse Power | 330 HP | 330 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 430 Nm | 431 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 84.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 93 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.3 seconds | 6.4 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 | 1855 kg | 1910 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 5190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3080 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.9 L/100km | 11.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 90 L |