The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 17) vs. Jaguar XJR Automatic (13 - 15)
€ 108,200

€ 141,300

€ 108,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 141,300
ⓘ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 5.4 inches longer, 2 inches wider and 0.9 inches taller than the Jaguar XJR.
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
Jaguar XJR
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 4.2 TDI
Jaguar XJR
4784 lb
Curb Weight
4129 lb
5997 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5291 lb

Weight Difference:
655 lb
13.69 %

General
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
Jaguar XJR
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 XJR
V8 diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with compressor
CTEC
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4.1 L / 201 cu in
Displacement
5 L / 245 cu in
380 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
542 hp
at 6500 rpm
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
380 hp
542 hp
Jaguar XJR
627 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
502 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
627 lb‑ft
502 lb‑ft
Jaguar XJR
Performance
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
Jaguar XJR
155 mph
Maximum Speed
174 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec

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

Jaguar XJR
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12.59 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.62 lb/hp
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
12.59 lb/hp
7.62 lb/hp
Jaguar XJR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
Jaguar XJR
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
20 mpg
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
32 mpg
20 mpg
Jaguar XJR
25 mpg
city
14 mpg
No data
highway
27 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.7 gal
766 mi
Range
439 mi
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
766 mi
439 mi
Jaguar XJR
Environmental Impact
150.2 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).
219.8 kWh
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
150.2 kWh
219.8 kWh
Jaguar XJR
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
435 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
Jaguar XJR
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1213 lb
Maximum Payload
1162 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data