The Comparative Analysis :

Jaguar XJ 5.0 V8 Automatic (10 - 12) vs. Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 17)

€ 99,500
Jaguar XJ 5.0 V8 Automatic (10 - 12) Jaguar XJ 5.0 V8
€ 108,200
 Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 17) Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
€ 99,500
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 XJ 5.0 V8 is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 5.4 inches shorter, 2 inches narrower and 0.9 inches lower than the Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI.
Jaguar XJ 5.0 V8
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
57
Blueprint Jaguar XJ 5.0 V8 Automatic (10 - 12)
74.8
82.9
57.9
Blueprint Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 17)
76.7
83.1
74.8 in
Width
76.7 in
82.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.1 in
57 in
Height
57.9 in
Blueprint Jaguar XJ 5.0 V8 Automatic (10 - 12)
119.4
201.9
Blueprint Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 17)
122.9
207.3
201.9 in
Length
207.3 in
119.4 in
Wheelbase
122.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Jaguar XJ 5.0 V8
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
3869 lb
Curb Weight
4784 lb
5071 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5997 lb
Jaguar XJ 5.0 V8 Automatic (10 - 12)
Weight Difference:
915 lb
19.13 %
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 17)

General

Jaguar XJ 5.0 V8
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
X351
Generation
D4 (4H)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Jaguar XJ 5.0 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
5 L / 245 cu in
Displacement
4.1 L / 201 cu in
380 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
380 hp
at 3750 rpm
Jaguar XJ 5.0 V8
380 hp
380 hp
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
380 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
627 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Jaguar XJ 5.0 V8
380 lb‑ft
627 lb‑ft
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI

Performance

Jaguar XJ 5.0 V8
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

259 ft
0.000 sec

Jaguar XJ 5.0 V8

62 mph 62
mph

223 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI

▶ REPLAY
10.18 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.59 lb/hp
Jaguar XJ 5.0 V8
10.18 lb/hp
12.59 lb/hp
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Jaguar XJ 5.0 V8
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Jaguar XJ 5.0 V8
21 mpg
32 mpg
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
14 mpg
city
25 mpg
29 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
22.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
464 mi
Range
766 mi
Jaguar XJ 5.0 V8
464 mi
766 mi
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
Environmental Impact
216 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).
150.2 kWh
Jaguar XJ 5.0 V8
216 kWh
150.2 kWh
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
425 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
306 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Jaguar XJ 5.0 V8
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1202 lb
Maximum Payload
1213 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data