Car comparison

AUDI A8 (D2/4D) 4.2 V8 32VvsJaguar XJ (X300) 6.0 V12 Classic

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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AUDI A8 (D2/4D)

4.2 V8 32V

300 hp4172 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan1994-1998
VS

Jaguar XJ (X300)

6.0 V12 Classic

311 hp5993 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan1994-1997

Comparison overview

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AUDI A8 (D2/4D) 4.2 V8 32V

  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Lightest
    1,750 kg
    3,858 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    171 hp/t
    128 kW/t
    5.8 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    13.4 L/100 km
    17.6 mpg US
    21.1 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    672 km
    417 mi
  • Largest trunk
    525 L
  • Best overall score
    65/100
  • Best performance score
    60/100
  • Best economy score
    71/100
  • Best practicality score
    77/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA8 (D2/4D)4.2 V8 32VJaguarXJ (X300)6.0 V12 Classic
Power
300hp224kW
311hp232kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
475Nm350lb-ft
Curb weight
1,750kg3,858lb
1,975kg4,354lb
Gross weight
2,350kg5,181lb
2,395kg5,280lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
254 km/h
158 mph
To 99% top speed
75.7s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
73.2s99% target: 251 km/h / 156 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.3s
7.2s
0-200 km/h
23.0s
Calculated
23.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.0s
Calculated
6.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
13.4L/100 km17.6mpg US21.1mpg UK
15.7L/100 km15mpg US18.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
19.4L/100 km12.1mpg US14.6mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
9.7L/100 km24.2mpg US29.1mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
15.1s
Calculated
15.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
171hp/t128kW/t78hp/1000 lb
Calculated
157hp/t117kW/t71hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
229Nm/t153lb-ft/ton
Calculated
241Nm/t161lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
672km417mi
Calculated
548km340mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,172cc255cu in
5,993cc366cu in
Length
5,034mm198in
5,023mm198in
Width
1,880mm74in
1,798mm71in
Height
1,440mm57in
1,314mm52in
Wheelbase
2,882mm113in
2,870mm113in
Front track
1,591mm63in
1,500mm59in
Rear track
1,580mm62in
1,498mm59in
Ground clearance
146mm6in
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Trunk volume
525L
430L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
90L
86L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

AUDI A8 (D2/4D) 4.2 V8 32VJaguar XJ (X300) 6.0 V12 ClassicPowerTorque
  • AUDI A8 (D2/4D) 4.2 V8 32V: Power / Torque
  • Jaguar XJ (X300) 6.0 V12 Classic: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA8 (D2/4D)4.2 V8 32V6,000 rpm3,300 rpm6,250 rpm
JaguarXJ (X300)6.0 V12 Classic5,350 rpm2,850 rpm5,600 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA8 (D2/4D)4.2 V8 32VJaguarXJ (X300)6.0 V12 Classic
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.0 s
6.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.3 s
7.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
23.0 s
23.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
254 km/h
158 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.8 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.9 s
6.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.1 s
10.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.9 s
12.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.1 s
15.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
162 km/h
101 mph
162 km/h
101 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA8 (D2/4D)4.2 V8 32V
300 hp
224 kW
JaguarXJ (X300)6.0 V12 Classic
311 hp
232 kW

Jaguar XJ (X300) 6.0 V12 Classic has 11 hp more than AUDI A8 (D2/4D) 4.2 V8 32V.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI A8 (D2/4D) 4.2 V8 32V and Jaguar XJ (X300) 6.0 V12 Classic: 11 hp (8 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA8 (D2/4D)4.2 V8 32V
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
JaguarXJ (X300)6.0 V12 Classic
475 Nm
350 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA8 (D2/4D)4.2 V8 32V
1,750 kg
3,858 lb
JaguarXJ (X300)6.0 V12 Classic
1,975 kg
4,354 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA8 (D2/4D)4.2 V8 32V
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
JaguarXJ (X300)6.0 V12 Classic
254 km/h
158 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA8 (D2/4D)4.2 V8 32V7.3 s
JaguarXJ (X300)6.0 V12 Classic7.2 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Jaguar XJ (X300) 6.0 V12 Classic and AUDI A8 (D2/4D) 4.2 V8 32V: 0.1 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA8 (D2/4D)4.2 V8 32V
13.4 L/100 km
17.6 mpg US
21.1 mpg UK
JaguarXJ (X300)6.0 V12 Classic
15.7 L/100 km
15.0 mpg US
18.0 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI A8 (D2/4D) 4.2 V8 32V and Jaguar XJ (X300) 6.0 V12 Classic: 2.3 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA8 (D2/4D)4.2 V8 32V
171 hp/t
128 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
JaguarXJ (X300)6.0 V12 Classic
157 hp/t
117 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA8 (D2/4D)4.2 V8 32V
672 km
417 mi
JaguarXJ (X300)6.0 V12 Classic
548 km
340 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIA8 (D2/4D)4.2 V8 32V
300 hp
224 kW
7.3 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
JaguarXJ (X300)6.0 V12 Classic
311 hp
232 kW
7.2 s
254 km/h
158 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
AUDIA8 (D2/4D)4.2 V8 32V
Power
300 hp
224 kW
0-100 km/h7.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
525 L
18.5 cu ft
Length
5,034 mm
198.2 in
Height
1,440 mm
56.7 in
JaguarXJ (X300)6.0 V12 Classic
Power
311 hp
232 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
254 km/h
158 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
430 L
15.2 cu ft
Length
5,023 mm
197.8 in
Height
1,314 mm
51.7 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
AUDIA8 (D2/4D)4.2 V8 32V
Power
300 hp
224 kW
0-100 km/h7.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
13.4 L/100 km
17.6 mpg US
21.1 mpg UK
JaguarXJ (X300)6.0 V12 Classic
Power
311 hp
232 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
254 km/h
158 mph
15.7 L/100 km
15.0 mpg US
18.0 mpg UK

AUDI A8 (D2/4D) 4.2 V8 32V is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
AUDIA8 (D2/4D)4.2 V8 32V
13.4 L/100 km
17.6 mpg US
21.1 mpg UK
7.3 s
JaguarXJ (X300)6.0 V12 Classic
15.7 L/100 km
15.0 mpg US
18.0 mpg UK
7.2 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
AUDIA8 (D2/4D)4.2 V8 32V
171 hp/t
128 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
13.4 L/100 km
17.6 mpg US
21.1 mpg UK
JaguarXJ (X300)6.0 V12 Classic
157 hp/t
117 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
15.7 L/100 km
15.0 mpg US
18.0 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA8 (D2/4D)4.2 V8 32VJaguarXJ (X300)6.0 V12 Classic
Power
300 hp
224 kW
311 hp
232 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
475 Nm
350 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.3 s
7.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
254 km/h
158 mph
Lightness
1,750 kg
3,858 lb
1,975 kg
4,354 lb
Fuel consumption
13.4 L/100 km
17.6 mpg US
21.1 mpg UK
15.7 L/100 km
15.0 mpg US
18.0 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
525 L
18.5 cu ft
Length
5,034 mm
198.2 in
Height
1,440 mm
56.7 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
430 L
15.2 cu ft
Length
5,023 mm
197.8 in
Height
1,314 mm
51.7 in
Range score
672 km
417 mi
548 km
340 mi
Trunk score
525 L
18.5 cu ft
430 L
15.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
171 hp/t
128 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
157 hp/t
117 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleAUDI A8 (D2/4D) 4.2 V8 32VJaguar XJ (X300) 6.0 V12 Classic
Consumption13.4 L/100 km17.6 mpg US21.1 mpg UK15.7 L/100 km15 mpg US18 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km23.45 LC100 km27.47 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi37.74 LC100 mi44.22 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,010 L531 US gal442 UK gal2,355 L622 US gal518 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,518 LC/year4,121 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A8 (D2/4D) 4.2 V8 32V

  • Is 225 kg lighter
  • Has 6 km/h (4 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 2.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 14 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 124 km (77 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 95 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power

Jaguar XJ (X300) 6.0 V12 Classic

  • Has 11 hp more
  • Has 75 Nm more
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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