The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S8 tiptronic (06 - 09) vs. Jaguar Daimler Super Eight Automatic (05 - 09)
€ 100,100

€ 117,500

€ 100,100
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 S8 is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 6.5 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the Jaguar Daimler Super Eight.
Audi S8
Jaguar Daimler Super Eight
56.9
74.6
79.8
57.3
74.7
82.6
74.6 in
Width
74.7 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.6 in
56.9 in
Height
57.3 in
115.9
198.9
124.4
205.3
198.9 in
Length
205.3 in
115.9 in
Wheelbase
124.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi S8
Jaguar Daimler Super Eight
4442 lb
Curb Weight
3823 lb
5600 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5035 lb

Weight Difference:
619 lb
13.93 %

General
Audi S8
Jaguar Daimler Super Eight
D3 (4E)
Generation
X350
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi S8
Jaguar Daimler Super Eight
V10 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with compressor
BSM
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
10
Cylinders
8
5.2 L / 254 cu in
Displacement
4.2 L / 206 cu in
444 hp
at 7000 rpm
Power
390 hp
at 6100 rpm
Audi S8
444 hp
390 hp
Jaguar Daimler Super Eight
398 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
399 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Audi S8
398 lb‑ft
399 lb‑ft
Jaguar Daimler Super Eight
Performance
Audi S8
Jaguar Daimler Super Eight
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
233 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec

Jaguar Daimler Super Eight
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10 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.8 lb/hp
Audi S8
10 lb/hp
9.8 lb/hp
Jaguar Daimler Super Eight
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi S8
Jaguar Daimler Super Eight
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
19 mpg
Audi S8
18 mpg
19 mpg
Jaguar Daimler Super Eight
12 mpg
city
13 mpg
No data
highway
27 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
22.5 gal
418 mi
Range
436 mi
Audi S8
418 mi
436 mi
Jaguar Daimler Super Eight
Environmental Impact
253.8 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 S8
253.8 kWh
229.2 kWh
Jaguar Daimler Super Eight
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 4
513 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
465 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi S8
Jaguar Daimler Super Eight
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1213 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.3 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data