The Comparative Analysis :
Jaguar Daimler Super Eight Automatic (05 - 09) vs. Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
€ 117,500

€ 97,700

€ 117,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 97,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Jaguar Daimler Super Eight is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 2 inches shorter, 2 inches narrower and 11.3 inches lower than the Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI.
Jaguar Daimler Super Eight
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
57.3
74.7
82.6
68.5
76.7
83.1
74.7 in
Width
76.7 in
82.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.1 in
57.3 in
Height
68.5 in
124.4
205.3
122.9
207.4
205.3 in
Length
207.4 in
124.4 in
Wheelbase
122.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Jaguar Daimler Super Eight
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
3823 lb
Curb Weight
4674 lb
5035 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5886 lb

Weight Difference:
851 lb
18.21 %

General
Jaguar Daimler Super Eight
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
X350
Generation
D4 (4H)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Jaguar Daimler Super Eight
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
V8 gasoline engine with compressor
Engine Type
V8 diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Code
CDSB
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4.2 L / 206 cu in
Displacement
4.1 L / 201 cu in
390 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
346 hp
at 4000 rpm
Jaguar Daimler Super Eight
390 hp
346 hp
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
399 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
590 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Jaguar Daimler Super Eight
399 lb‑ft
590 lb‑ft
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
Performance
Jaguar Daimler Super Eight
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec

Jaguar Daimler Super Eight
62 mph
62
mph
mph
256 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
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9.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.51 lb/hp
Jaguar Daimler Super Eight
9.8 lb/hp
13.51 lb/hp
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Jaguar Daimler Super Eight
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Jaguar Daimler Super Eight
19 mpg
31 mpg
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
13 mpg
city
25 mpg
27 mpg
highway
No data
22.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
436 mi
Range
746 mi
Jaguar Daimler Super Eight
436 mi
746 mi
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
Environmental Impact
229.2 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).
154.3 kWh
Jaguar Daimler Super Eight
229.2 kWh
154.3 kWh
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
465 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
319 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Jaguar Daimler Super Eight
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1213 lb
Maximum Payload
1213 lb
13.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data