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.

Compare all specifications:

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


 

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