The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A8 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 17) vs. Jaguar Daimler V8 Automatic (97 - 03)
€ 102,300
€ 84,500
€ 102,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 84,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A8 4.2 TDI is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 4.4 inches longer, 5.9 inches wider and 4.5 inches taller than the Jaguar Daimler V8.
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
Jaguar Daimler V8
57.5
76.7
83.1
53
70.8
78.7
76.7 in
Width
70.8 in
83.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.7 in
57.5 in
Height
53 in
117.8
202.2
113
197.8
202.2 in
Length
197.8 in
117.8 in
Wheelbase
113 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
Jaguar Daimler V8
4663 lb
Curb Weight
3968 lb
5964 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4982 lb
Weight Difference:
694 lb
14.88 %
General
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
Jaguar Daimler V8
D4 (4H)
Generation
X308
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
Jaguar Daimler V8
V8 diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
CTEC
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4.1 L / 201 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
380 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
280 hp
at 6100 rpm
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
380 hp
280 hp
Jaguar Daimler V8
627 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
277 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
627 lb‑ft
277 lb‑ft
Jaguar Daimler V8
Performance
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
Jaguar Daimler V8
155 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
Jaguar Daimler V8
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12.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.17 lb/hp
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
12.27 lb/hp
14.17 lb/hp
Jaguar Daimler V8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
Jaguar Daimler V8
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
20 mpg
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
33 mpg
20 mpg
Jaguar Daimler V8
25 mpg
city
14 mpg
No data
highway
26 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.4 gal
777 mi
Range
423 mi
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
777 mi
423 mi
Jaguar Daimler V8
Environmental Impact
148.1 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).
225.5 kWh
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
148.1 kWh
225.5 kWh
Jaguar Daimler V8
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 3
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
459 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
Jaguar Daimler V8
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1301 lb
Maximum Payload
1014 lb
13.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
