The Comparative Analysis :
Jaguar Daimler Super V8 Automatic (97 - 03) vs. Jaguar Daimler Super Eight Automatic (05 - 09)
€ 95,000

€ 117,500

€ 95,000
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 Daimler Super V8 is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 7.6 inches shorter, 3.9 inches narrower and 4.3 inches lower than the Daimler Super Eight.
Daimler Super V8
Daimler Super Eight
53
70.8
78.7
57.3
74.7
82.6
70.8 in
Width
74.7 in
78.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.6 in
53 in
Height
57.3 in
113
197.8
124.4
205.3
197.8 in
Length
205.3 in
113 in
Wheelbase
124.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Daimler Super V8
Daimler Super Eight
4123 lb
Curb Weight
3823 lb
4993 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5035 lb

Weight Difference:
300 lb
7.28 %

General
Daimler Super V8
Daimler Super Eight
X308
Generation
X350
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Daimler Super V8
Daimler Super Eight
V8 gasoline engine with compressor
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with compressor
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
4.2 L / 206 cu in
358 hp
at 6150 rpm
Power
390 hp
at 6100 rpm
Daimler Super V8
358 hp
390 hp
Daimler Super Eight
372 lb‑ft
at 3600 rpm
Max. Torque
399 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Daimler Super V8
372 lb‑ft
399 lb‑ft
Daimler Super Eight
Performance
Daimler Super V8
Daimler Super Eight
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec

Daimler Super V8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec

Daimler Super Eight
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11.52 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.8 lb/hp
Daimler Super V8
11.52 lb/hp
9.8 lb/hp
Daimler Super Eight
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Daimler Super V8
Daimler Super Eight
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
19 mpg
Daimler Super V8
19 mpg
19 mpg
Daimler Super Eight
13 mpg
city
13 mpg
25 mpg
highway
27 mpg
21.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
22.5 gal
400 mi
Range
436 mi
Daimler Super V8
400 mi
436 mi
Daimler Super Eight
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).
229.2 kWh
Daimler Super V8
238.7 kWh
229.2 kWh
Daimler Super Eight
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 4
497 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
465 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Daimler Super V8
Daimler Super Eight
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
871 lb
Maximum Payload
1213 lb
12.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.3 cu ft











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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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