The Comparative Analysis :
Jaguar Daimler Super V8 Automatic (97 - 03) vs. Audi A8 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 17)
€ 95,000
€ 102,300
€ 95,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 102,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Jaguar Daimler Super V8 is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 4.4 inches shorter, 5.9 inches narrower and 4.5 inches lower than the Audi A8 4.2 TDI.
Jaguar Daimler Super V8
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
53
70.8
78.7
57.5
76.7
83.1
70.8 in
Width
76.7 in
78.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.1 in
53 in
Height
57.5 in
113
197.8
117.8
202.2
197.8 in
Length
202.2 in
113 in
Wheelbase
117.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Jaguar Daimler Super V8
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
4123 lb
Curb Weight
4663 lb
4993 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5964 lb
Weight Difference:
540 lb
11.58 %
General
Jaguar Daimler Super V8
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
X308
Generation
D4 (4H)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Jaguar Daimler Super V8
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
V8 gasoline engine with compressor
Engine Type
V8 diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Code
CTEC
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
4.1 L / 201 cu in
358 hp
at 6150 rpm
Power
380 hp
at 3750 rpm
Jaguar Daimler Super V8
358 hp
380 hp
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
372 lb‑ft
at 3600 rpm
Max. Torque
627 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Jaguar Daimler Super V8
372 lb‑ft
627 lb‑ft
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
Performance
Jaguar Daimler Super V8
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
Jaguar Daimler Super V8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
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11.52 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.27 lb/hp
Jaguar Daimler Super V8
11.52 lb/hp
12.27 lb/hp
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Jaguar Daimler Super V8
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Jaguar Daimler Super V8
19 mpg
33 mpg
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
13 mpg
city
25 mpg
25 mpg
highway
No data
21.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
400 mi
Range
777 mi
Jaguar Daimler Super V8
400 mi
777 mi
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
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).
148.1 kWh
Jaguar Daimler Super V8
238.7 kWh
148.1 kWh
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
497 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Jaguar Daimler Super V8
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
871 lb
Maximum Payload
1301 lb
12.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
