2012 Audi A8 4.2 TDI vs. 2012 Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
To start off, both 2012 Audi A8 4.2 TDI and 2012 Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,134 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Audi A8 4.2 TDI is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Audi A8 4.2 TDI (345 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 2012 Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI. (247 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Audi A8 4.2 TDI should accelerate faster than 2012 Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI.
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, 2012 Audi A8 4.2 TDI (800 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 250 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI. (550 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2012 Audi A8 4.2 TDI will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI.
Compare all specifications:
2012 Audi A8 4.2 TDI | 2012 Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI | |
Make | Audi | Audi |
Model | A8 | A8 |
Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4134 cc | 2967 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 345 HP | 247 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 800 Nm | 550 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 243 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.5 seconds | 6.1 seconds |
Drive Type | AWD | AWD |
Transmission Type | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5136 mm | 5136 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1948 mm | 1948 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1461 mm | 1461 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2992 mm | 2992 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 90 L |