The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13) vs. Jaguar XJ LWB 5.0 V8 Compressor Automatic (12 - 13)
€ 97,700

€ 142,100

€ 97,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 142,100
ⓘ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 0.6 inches longer, 2 inches wider and 11.5 inches taller than the Jaguar XJ LWB 5.0 V8 Compressor.
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
Jaguar XJ LWB 5.0 V8 Compressor
68.5
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
68.5 in
Height
57 in
122.9
207.4
124.3
206.8
207.4 in
Length
206.8 in
122.9 in
Wheelbase
124.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
Jaguar XJ LWB 5.0 V8 Compressor
4674 lb
Curb Weight
4145 lb
5886 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5225 lb

Weight Difference:
529 lb
11.32 %

General
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
Jaguar XJ LWB 5.0 V8 Compressor
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
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
Jaguar XJ LWB 5.0 V8 Compressor
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
5 L / 245 cu in
346 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
503 hp
at 6000 rpm
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
346 hp
503 hp
Jaguar XJ LWB 5.0 V8 Compressor
590 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
461 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
590 lb‑ft
461 lb‑ft
Jaguar XJ LWB 5.0 V8 Compressor
Performance
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
Jaguar XJ LWB 5.0 V8 Compressor
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
256 ft
0.000 sec

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

Jaguar XJ LWB 5.0 V8 Compressor
▶ REPLAY
13.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.24 lb/hp
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
13.51 lb/hp
8.24 lb/hp
Jaguar XJ LWB 5.0 V8 Compressor
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
Jaguar XJ LWB 5.0 V8 Compressor
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
21 mpg
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
31 mpg
21 mpg
Jaguar XJ LWB 5.0 V8 Compressor
25 mpg
city
14 mpg
No data
highway
30 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.7 gal
746 mi
Range
451 mi
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
746 mi
451 mi
Jaguar XJ LWB 5.0 V8 Compressor
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).
214 kWh
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
154.3 kWh
214 kWh
Jaguar XJ LWB 5.0 V8 Compressor
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
319 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
431 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
Jaguar XJ LWB 5.0 V8 Compressor
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1213 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data