The Comparative Analysis :
Jaguar Daimler V8 Automatic (97 - 03) vs. Audi A8 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (15 - 17)
€ 84,500

€ 81,000

€ 84,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 81,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Jaguar Daimler 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 3.0 TDI.
Jaguar Daimler V8
Audi A8 3.0 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 V8
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
3968 lb
Curb Weight
4310 lb
4982 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5666 lb

Weight Difference:
342 lb
7.93 %

General
Jaguar Daimler V8
Audi A8 3.0 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 V8
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
CTBD
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
280 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
258 hp
at 4000 rpm
Jaguar Daimler V8
280 hp
258 hp
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
277 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
428 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Jaguar Daimler V8
277 lb‑ft
428 lb‑ft
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Performance
Jaguar Daimler V8
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
149 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec

Jaguar Daimler V8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 3.0 TDI
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14.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.71 lb/hp
Jaguar Daimler V8
14.17 lb/hp
16.71 lb/hp
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Jaguar Daimler V8
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Jaguar Daimler V8
20 mpg
41 mpg
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
14 mpg
city
32 mpg
26 mpg
highway
No data
21.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.7 gal
423 mi
Range
879 mi
Jaguar Daimler V8
423 mi
879 mi
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
225.5 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).
119.3 kWh
Jaguar Daimler V8
225.5 kWh
119.3 kWh
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
459 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
243 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Jaguar Daimler V8
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1014 lb
Maximum Payload
1356 lb
12.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.9 cu ft











No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data