The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 15) vs. Jaguar XJ 5.0 V8 Automatic (10 - 12)
€ 85,300

€ 99,500

€ 85,300
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 L 3.0 TDI is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 5.4 inches longer, 2 inches wider and 0.9 inches taller than the Jaguar XJ 5.0 V8.
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
Jaguar XJ 5.0 V8
57.9
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
57.9 in
Height
57 in
122.9
207.3
119.4
201.9
207.3 in
Length
201.9 in
122.9 in
Wheelbase
119.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
Jaguar XJ 5.0 V8
4431 lb
Curb Weight
3869 lb
5699 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5071 lb

Weight Difference:
562 lb
12.68 %

General
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
Jaguar XJ 5.0 V8
D4 (4H)
Generation
X351
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
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
Jaguar XJ 5.0 V8
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
CTBA
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
5 L / 245 cu in
254 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
380 hp
at 6500 rpm
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
254 hp
380 hp
Jaguar XJ 5.0 V8
428 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
380 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
428 lb‑ft
380 lb‑ft
Jaguar XJ 5.0 V8
Performance
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
Jaguar XJ 5.0 V8
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec

Jaguar XJ 5.0 V8
▶ REPLAY
17.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.18 lb/hp
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
17.44 lb/hp
10.18 lb/hp
Jaguar XJ 5.0 V8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
Jaguar XJ 5.0 V8
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
21 mpg
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
39 mpg
21 mpg
Jaguar XJ 5.0 V8
31 mpg
city
14 mpg
No data
highway
29 mpg
21.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
22.5 gal
849 mi
Range
464 mi
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
849 mi
464 mi
Jaguar XJ 5.0 V8
Environmental Impact
123.4 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 L 3.0 TDI
123.4 kWh
216 kWh
Jaguar XJ 5.0 V8
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
425 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
Jaguar XJ 5.0 V8
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1202 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data