The Comparative Analysis :
Jaguar Daimler LWB Super V8 Automatic (97 - 03) vs. Audi S8 tiptronic (06 - 09)
€ 95,000

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€ 95,000
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Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Jaguar Daimler LWB Super V8 is 3.9 inches longer, 3.7 inches narrower and 3.9 inches lower than the Audi S8.
Jaguar Daimler LWB Super V8
Audi S8
53
70.8
78.7
56.9
74.6
79.8
70.8 in
Width
74.6 in
78.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
53 in
Height
56.9 in
117.9
202.7
115.9
198.9
202.7 in
Length
198.9 in
117.9 in
Wheelbase
115.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Jaguar Daimler LWB Super V8
Audi S8
4123 lb
Curb Weight
4442 lb
4993 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5600 lb

Weight Difference:
320 lb
7.2 %

General
Jaguar Daimler LWB Super V8
Audi S8
X308
Generation
D3 (4E)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

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

5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Jaguar Daimler LWB Super V8
Audi S8
V8 gasoline engine with compressor
Engine Type
V10 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
BSM
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
10
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
5.2 L / 254 cu in
358 hp
at 6150 rpm
Power
444 hp
at 7000 rpm
Jaguar Daimler LWB Super V8
358 hp
444 hp
Audi S8
372 lb‑ft
at 3600 rpm
Max. Torque
398 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Jaguar Daimler LWB Super V8
372 lb‑ft
398 lb‑ft
Audi S8
Performance
Jaguar Daimler LWB Super V8
Audi S8
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec

Jaguar Daimler LWB Super V8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
233 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S8
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11.52 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10 lb/hp
Jaguar Daimler LWB Super V8
11.52 lb/hp
10 lb/hp
Audi S8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Jaguar Daimler LWB Super V8
Audi S8
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
18 mpg
Jaguar Daimler LWB Super V8
19 mpg
18 mpg
Audi S8
13 mpg
city
12 mpg
25 mpg
highway
No data
21.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
400 mi
Range
418 mi
Jaguar Daimler LWB Super V8
400 mi
418 mi
Audi S8
Environmental Impact
238.7 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).
253.8 kWh
Jaguar Daimler LWB Super V8
238.7 kWh
253.8 kWh
Audi S8
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
497 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
513 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Jaguar Daimler LWB Super V8
Audi S8
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
871 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
12.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data