The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S8 tiptronic (06 - 09) vs. Jaguar Daimler Super V8 Automatic (97 - 03)
€ 100,100
€ 95,000
€ 100,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 95,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi S8 is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 1.1 inches longer, 3.7 inches wider and 3.9 inches taller than the Jaguar Daimler Super V8.
Audi S8
Jaguar Daimler Super V8
56.9
74.6
79.8
53
70.8
78.7
74.6 in
Width
70.8 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.7 in
56.9 in
Height
53 in
115.9
198.9
113
197.8
198.9 in
Length
197.8 in
115.9 in
Wheelbase
113 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi S8
Jaguar Daimler Super V8
4442 lb
Curb Weight
4123 lb
5600 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4993 lb
Weight Difference:
320 lb
7.2 %
General
Audi S8
Jaguar Daimler Super V8
D3 (4E)
Generation
X308
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
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi S8
Jaguar Daimler Super V8
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 L / 196 cu in
444 hp
at 7000 rpm
Power
358 hp
at 6150 rpm
Audi S8
444 hp
358 hp
Jaguar Daimler Super V8
398 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
372 lb‑ft
at 3600 rpm
Audi S8
398 lb‑ft
372 lb‑ft
Jaguar Daimler Super V8
Performance
Audi S8
Jaguar Daimler Super V8
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
233 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
Jaguar Daimler Super V8
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10 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.52 lb/hp
Audi S8
10 lb/hp
11.52 lb/hp
Jaguar Daimler Super V8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi S8
Jaguar Daimler Super V8
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
19 mpg
Audi S8
18 mpg
19 mpg
Jaguar Daimler Super V8
12 mpg
city
13 mpg
No data
highway
25 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.4 gal
418 mi
Range
400 mi
Audi S8
418 mi
400 mi
Jaguar Daimler Super V8
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).
238.7 kWh
Audi S8
253.8 kWh
238.7 kWh
Jaguar Daimler Super V8
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 3
513 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
497 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi S8
Jaguar Daimler Super V8
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
871 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
