The Comparative Analysis :
Jaguar Daimler V8 Automatic (97 - 03) vs. Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 17)
€ 84,500
€ 108,200
€ 84,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 108,200
ⓘ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 9.5 inches shorter, 5.9 inches narrower and 5 inches lower than the Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI.
Jaguar Daimler V8
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
53
70.8
78.7
57.9
76.7
83.1
70.8 in
Width
76.7 in
78.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.1 in
53 in
Height
57.9 in
113
197.8
122.9
207.3
197.8 in
Length
207.3 in
113 in
Wheelbase
122.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Jaguar Daimler V8
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
3968 lb
Curb Weight
4784 lb
4982 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5997 lb
Weight Difference:
816 lb
17.06 %
General
Jaguar Daimler V8
Audi A8 L 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 V8
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
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
280 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
380 hp
at 3750 rpm
Jaguar Daimler V8
280 hp
380 hp
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
277 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
627 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Jaguar Daimler V8
277 lb‑ft
627 lb‑ft
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
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
Jaguar Daimler V8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
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14.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.59 lb/hp
Jaguar Daimler V8
14.17 lb/hp
12.59 lb/hp
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Jaguar Daimler V8
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Jaguar Daimler V8
20 mpg
32 mpg
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
14 mpg
city
25 mpg
26 mpg
highway
No data
21.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
423 mi
Range
766 mi
Jaguar Daimler V8
423 mi
766 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).
150.2 kWh
Jaguar Daimler V8
225.5 kWh
150.2 kWh
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
459 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Jaguar Daimler V8
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1014 lb
Maximum Payload
1213 lb
12.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
