The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13) vs. Jaguar Daimler Super Eight Automatic (05 - 09)
€ 97,700

€ 117,500

€ 97,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 117,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 2 inches longer, 2 inches wider and 11.3 inches taller than the Jaguar Daimler Super Eight.
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
Jaguar Daimler Super Eight
68.5
76.7
83.1
57.3
74.7
82.6
76.7 in
Width
74.7 in
83.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.6 in
68.5 in
Height
57.3 in
122.9
207.4
124.4
205.3
207.4 in
Length
205.3 in
122.9 in
Wheelbase
124.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
Jaguar Daimler Super Eight
4674 lb
Curb Weight
3823 lb
5886 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5035 lb

Weight Difference:
851 lb
18.21 %

General
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
Jaguar Daimler Super Eight
D4 (4H)
Generation
X350
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 4.2 TDI
Jaguar Daimler Super Eight
V8 diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with compressor
CDSB
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4.1 L / 201 cu in
Displacement
4.2 L / 206 cu in
346 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
390 hp
at 6100 rpm
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
346 hp
390 hp
Jaguar Daimler Super Eight
590 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
399 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
590 lb‑ft
399 lb‑ft
Jaguar Daimler Super Eight
Performance
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
Jaguar Daimler Super Eight
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
256 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec

Jaguar Daimler Super Eight
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13.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.8 lb/hp
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
13.51 lb/hp
9.8 lb/hp
Jaguar Daimler Super Eight
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
Jaguar Daimler Super Eight
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
19 mpg
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
31 mpg
19 mpg
Jaguar Daimler Super Eight
25 mpg
city
13 mpg
No data
highway
27 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
22.5 gal
746 mi
Range
436 mi
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
746 mi
436 mi
Jaguar Daimler Super Eight
Environmental Impact
154.3 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).
229.2 kWh
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
154.3 kWh
229.2 kWh
Jaguar Daimler Super Eight
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
319 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
465 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
Jaguar Daimler Super Eight
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1213 lb
Maximum Payload
1213 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.3 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data