The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel quattro tiptronic (12 - 13) vs. Jaguar Daimler V8 Automatic (97 - 03)
€ 82,600

€ 84,500

€ 82,600
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 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel is significantly bigger in every dimension. It's 9.6 inches longer, 5.9 inches wider and 15.6 inches taller than the Jaguar Daimler V8.
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Jaguar Daimler V8
68.5
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
68.5 in
Height
53 in
122.9
207.4
113
197.8
207.4 in
Length
197.8 in
122.9 in
Wheelbase
113 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Jaguar Daimler V8
4420 lb
Curb Weight
3968 lb
5688 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4982 lb

Weight Difference:
452 lb
10.23 %

General
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
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 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Jaguar Daimler V8
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
CDTA, CMHA, CDTC
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
247 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
280 hp
at 6100 rpm
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
247 hp
280 hp
Jaguar Daimler V8
406 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
277 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
406 lb‑ft
277 lb‑ft
Jaguar Daimler V8
Performance
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Jaguar Daimler V8
155 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec

Jaguar Daimler V8
▶ REPLAY
17.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.17 lb/hp
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
17.89 lb/hp
14.17 lb/hp
Jaguar Daimler V8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Jaguar Daimler V8
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
20 mpg
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
36 mpg
20 mpg
Jaguar Daimler V8
29 mpg
city
14 mpg
No data
highway
26 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.4 gal
861 mi
Range
423 mi
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
861 mi
423 mi
Jaguar Daimler V8
Environmental Impact
133.7 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 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
133.7 kWh
225.5 kWh
Jaguar Daimler V8
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 3
275 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
459 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Jaguar Daimler V8
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1014 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.2 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data