The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A8 4.2 FSI quattro tiptronic (10 - 12) vs. Jaguar XJ 5.0 V8 Automatic (10 - 12)
€ 91,100

€ 99,500

€ 91,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 99,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A8 4.2 FSI is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 0.4 inches longer, 2 inches wider and 0.5 inches taller than the Jaguar XJ 5.0 V8.
Audi A8 4.2 FSI
Jaguar XJ 5.0 V8
57.5
76.7
83.1
57
74.8
82.9
76.7 in
Width
74.8 in
83.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.9 in
57.5 in
Height
57 in
117.8
202.2
119.4
201.9
202.2 in
Length
201.9 in
117.8 in
Wheelbase
119.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A8 4.2 FSI
Jaguar XJ 5.0 V8
4211 lb
Curb Weight
3869 lb
5567 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5071 lb

Weight Difference:
342 lb
8.12 %

General
Audi A8 4.2 FSI
Jaguar XJ 5.0 V8
D4 (4H)
Generation
X351
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A8 4.2 FSI
Jaguar XJ 5.0 V8
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
CDRA
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4.2 L / 206 cu in
Displacement
5 L / 245 cu in
366 hp
at 6800 rpm
Power
380 hp
at 6500 rpm
Audi A8 4.2 FSI
366 hp
380 hp
Jaguar XJ 5.0 V8
328 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
380 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Audi A8 4.2 FSI
328 lb‑ft
380 lb‑ft
Jaguar XJ 5.0 V8
Performance
Audi A8 4.2 FSI
Jaguar XJ 5.0 V8
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 4.2 FSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec

Jaguar XJ 5.0 V8
▶ REPLAY
11.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.18 lb/hp
Audi A8 4.2 FSI
11.51 lb/hp
10.18 lb/hp
Jaguar XJ 5.0 V8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A8 4.2 FSI
Jaguar XJ 5.0 V8
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
21 mpg
Audi A8 4.2 FSI
25 mpg
21 mpg
Jaguar XJ 5.0 V8
18 mpg
city
14 mpg
No data
highway
29 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
22.5 gal
588 mi
Range
464 mi
Audi A8 4.2 FSI
588 mi
464 mi
Jaguar XJ 5.0 V8
Environmental Impact
179.9 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
216 kWh
Audi A8 4.2 FSI
179.9 kWh
216 kWh
Jaguar XJ 5.0 V8
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
352 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
425 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A8 4.2 FSI
Jaguar XJ 5.0 V8
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1356 lb
Maximum Payload
1202 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data