2011 Audi A8 4.2 Quattro vs. 2011 Audi A8 L 4.2 Quattro

To start off, both 2011 Audi A8 4.2 Quattro and 2011 Audi A8 L 4.2 Quattro were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 2011 Audi A8 4.2 Quattro and 2011 Audi A8 L 4.2 Quattro are equipped with a 4,200 cc engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 372 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. 2011 Audi A8 L 4.2 Quattro weights approximately 20 kg more than 2011 Audi A8 4.2 Quattro.

Both vehicles are all wheel drive (AWD) - 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, both vehicles can yield 444 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.

Compare all specifications:

2011 Audi A8 4.2 Quattro 2011 Audi A8 L 4.2 Quattro
Make Audi Audi
Model A8 A8
Year Released 2011 2011
Body Type Sedan Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4200 cc 4200 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 372 HP 372 HP
Engine RPM 6800 RPM 6800 RPM
Torque 444 Nm 444 Nm
Torque RPM 3500 RPM 3500 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type AWD AWD
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 2000 kg 2020 kg
Vehicle Length 5136 mm 5268 mm
Vehicle Width 1948 mm 1948 mm
Vehicle Height 1461 mm 1471 mm
Wheelbase Size 2992 mm 3122 mm
Fuel Consumption 8.7 L/100km 8.7 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 13.8 L/100km 13.8 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 90 L 90 L


 

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