The Comparative Analysis :
Jaguar XJ 30d Automatic (18 - 19) vs. Audi S8 quattro tiptronic (19 - ..)
€ 84,600
€ 140,000
€ 84,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 140,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Jaguar XJ 30d is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 1.9 inches shorter, 1.8 inches narrower and an inch lower than the Audi S8.
Jaguar XJ 30d
Audi S8
57
74.8
82.9
58
76.6
83.9
74.8 in
Width
76.6 in
82.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.9 in
57 in
Height
58 in
119.4
202
118
203.9
202 in
Length
203.9 in
119.4 in
Wheelbase
118 in
Vehicle Weight
Jaguar XJ 30d
Audi S8
4356 lb
Curb Weight
5082 lb
5291 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6250 lb
Weight Difference:
725 lb
14.27 %
General
Jaguar XJ 30d
Audi S8
X351
Generation
D5 (4N)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Jaguar XJ 30d
Audi S8
V6 diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
8-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
296 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
563 hp
at 6000 rpm
Jaguar XJ 30d
296 hp
563 hp
Audi S8
516 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
590 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Jaguar XJ 30d
516 lb‑ft
590 lb‑ft
Audi S8
Performance
Jaguar XJ 30d
Audi S8
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
Jaguar XJ 30d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
174 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S8
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14.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.03 lb/hp
Jaguar XJ 30d
14.72 lb/hp
9.03 lb/hp
Audi S8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Jaguar XJ 30d
Audi S8
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
21 mpg
Jaguar XJ 30d
34 mpg
21 mpg
Audi S8
26 mpg
city
15 mpg
41 mpg
highway
No data
20.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.7 gal
684 mi
Range
451 mi
Jaguar XJ 30d
684 mi
451 mi
Audi S8
Environmental Impact
144 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).
214 kWh
Jaguar XJ 30d
144 kWh
214 kWh
Audi S8
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
296 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
423 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Jaguar XJ 30d
Audi S8
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
935 lb
Maximum Payload
1168 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data


















