2012 Audi A8L 4.2

At a Glance

Pricing $78,750 - $133,500
Drive Types AWD
Engines 4.2l V8, 6.3l W12
Transmissions A8
Fuel Economy 14-18 (city), 21-28 (highway)

Audi's flagship sedan is the A8. The A8 stands apart from other large luxury sedans with its all-aluminum construction and standard all-wheel-drive. The A8 is offered in two lengths. At 202 inches in length, the standard A8 is no small car, but the longer A8L adds another 5 inches of wheelbase and length. This greatly increases legroom in the second row of seats. The A8 is loaded with standard features and amenities, but still offers a healthy list of options and packages to allow owners to customize it as far as their budgets will allow. Notable options include a panoramic sunroof, four-zone climate control, power-closing doors and a 19-speaker Bang & Olufsen sound system. Most A8 models equip a powerful V8 engine, but the W12 includes a decidedly unique engine configuration.

What Changed:

The W12 model returns. The W12 is a unique engine configuration with four rows of 3 cylinders. The A8 L W12 is the most luxurious A8 model.

Model/Trim/Package Engine Original MSRP
A8 4.2l V8 (372-bhp) A8 AWD $78,750
A8 L 4.2l V8 (372-bhp) A8 AWD $84,700
A8 L W12 6.3l W12 (500-bhp) A8 AWD $133,500