The Comparative Analysis :
Jaguar Daimler V8 Automatic (97 - 03) vs. Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
€ 84,500
€ 97,700
€ 84,500
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 V8 is significantly smaller in every dimension. It's 24.4 cm shorter, 15 cm narrower and 39.6 cm lower than the Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI.
Jaguar Daimler V8
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
1345
1799
1999
1741
1949
2111
1799 mm
Width
1949 mm
1999 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2111 mm
1345 mm
Height
1741 mm
2870
5023
3122
5267
5023 mm
Length
5267 mm
2870 mm
Wheelbase
3122 mm
Vehicle Weight
Jaguar Daimler V8
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
1800 kg
Kerb Weight
2120 kg
2260 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2670 kg
Weight Difference:
320 kg
15.09 %
General
Jaguar Daimler V8
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
X308
Generation
D4 (4H)
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Jaguar Daimler V8
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
V8 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Code
CDSB
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
3996 CC
Engine Capacity
4134 CC
280 bhp
at 6100 rpm
Power
346 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Jaguar Daimler V8
280 bhp
346 bhp
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
375 NM
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
800 NM
at 1750 rpm
Jaguar Daimler V8
375 NM
800 NM
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
Performance
Jaguar Daimler V8
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
149 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
103 m
0.000 sec
Jaguar Daimler V8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
78 m
0.000 sec
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
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6.43 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.13 kg/bhp
Jaguar Daimler V8
6.43 kg/bhp
6.13 kg/bhp
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Jaguar Daimler V8
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Jaguar Daimler V8
24 mpg
38 mpg
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
16 mpg
city
30 mpg
32 mpg
motorway
No data
81 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
90 L
423 mi
Range
746 mi
Jaguar Daimler V8
423 mi
746 mi
Audi A8 L 4.2 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).
154.3 kWh
Jaguar Daimler V8
225.5 kWh
154.3 kWh
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 5
285 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Jaguar Daimler V8
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
460 kg
Maximum Payload
550 kg
430 L
Boot Capacity
510 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
