Car comparison

AUDI A8L (D3/4E) 6.0 W12vsJaguar XJ (X350) 4.2 V8 32V

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

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AUDI A8L (D3/4E)

6.0 W12

450 hp5998 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan2003-2005
VS

Jaguar XJ (X350)

4.2 V8 32V

400 hp4196 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticSuperchargedSedan2003-2006

Comparison overview

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Best choices

AUDI A8L (D3/4E) 6.0 W12

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.1 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    450 hp
    336 kW
  • Highest torque
    580 Nm
    428 lb-ft
  • Largest trunk
    500 L
  • Best overall score
    77/100
  • Best performance score
    77/100
  • Best practicality score
    76/100

Jaguar XJ (X350) 4.2 V8 32V

  • Lightest
    1,665 kg
    3,671 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    240 hp/t
    179 kW/t
    4.2 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    12.3 L/100 km
    19.1 mpg US
    23.0 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    18.6 L/100 km
    12.6 mpg US
    15.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    9.0 L/100 km
    26.1 mpg US
    31.4 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    691 km
    429 mi
  • Best economy score
    74/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA8L (D3/4E)6.0 W12JaguarXJ (X350)4.2 V8 32V
Power
450hp336kW
400hp298kW
Torque
580Nm428lb-ft
541Nm399lb-ft
Curb weight
1,995kg4,398lb
1,665kg3,671lb
Gross weight
2,545kg5,611lb
2,250kg4,960lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
49.4s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
51.7s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.1s
5.3s
0-200 km/h
15.1s
Calculated
15.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.9s
Calculated
5.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
13.8L/100 km17mpg US20.5mpg UK
12.3L/100 km19.1mpg US23.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
20.5L/100 km11.5mpg US13.8mpg UK
18.6L/100 km12.6mpg US15.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
9.9L/100 km23.8mpg US28.5mpg UK
9L/100 km26.1mpg US31.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.0s
Calculated
13.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
226hp/t168kW/t102hp/1000 lb
Calculated
240hp/t179kW/t109hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
291Nm/t195lb-ft/ton
Calculated
325Nm/t217lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
652km405mi
Calculated
691km429mi
Calculated
Displacement
5,998cc366cu in
4,196cc256cu in
Length
5,181mm204in
5,090mm200in
Width
1,894mm75in
1,860mm73in
Height
1,455mm57in
1,448mm57in
Wheelbase
3,074mm121in
3,034mm119in
Front track
1,629mm64in
1,556mm61in
Rear track
1,615mm64in
1,546mm61in
Trunk volume
500L
470L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
90L
85L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI A8L (D3/4E) 6.0 W12Jaguar XJ (X350) 4.2 V8 32VPowerTorque
  • AUDI A8L (D3/4E) 6.0 W12: Power / Torque
  • Jaguar XJ (X350) 4.2 V8 32V: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA8L (D3/4E)6.0 W126,500 rpm4,000-4,700 rpm6,750 rpm
JaguarXJ (X350)4.2 V8 32V6,100 rpm3,500 rpm6,350 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA8L (D3/4E)6.0 W12JaguarXJ (X350)4.2 V8 32V
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.9 s
5.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.1 s
5.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
15.1 s
15.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
5.9 s
6.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.7 s
8.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.1 s
11.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.0 s
13.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
186 km/h
116 mph
184 km/h
114 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA8L (D3/4E)6.0 W12
450 hp
336 kW
JaguarXJ (X350)4.2 V8 32V
400 hp
298 kW

AUDI A8L (D3/4E) 6.0 W12 has 50 hp more than Jaguar XJ (X350) 4.2 V8 32V.

The biggest power difference is between Jaguar XJ (X350) 4.2 V8 32V and AUDI A8L (D3/4E) 6.0 W12: 50 hp (37 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA8L (D3/4E)6.0 W12
580 Nm
428 lb-ft
JaguarXJ (X350)4.2 V8 32V
541 Nm
399 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA8L (D3/4E)6.0 W12
1,995 kg
4,398 lb
JaguarXJ (X350)4.2 V8 32V
1,665 kg
3,671 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA8L (D3/4E)6.0 W12
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
JaguarXJ (X350)4.2 V8 32V
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA8L (D3/4E)6.0 W125.1 s
JaguarXJ (X350)4.2 V8 32V5.3 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A8L (D3/4E) 6.0 W12 and Jaguar XJ (X350) 4.2 V8 32V: 0.2 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA8L (D3/4E)6.0 W12
13.8 L/100 km
17.0 mpg US
20.5 mpg UK
JaguarXJ (X350)4.2 V8 32V
12.3 L/100 km
19.1 mpg US
23.0 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Jaguar XJ (X350) 4.2 V8 32V and AUDI A8L (D3/4E) 6.0 W12: 1.5 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
AUDIA8L (D3/4E)6.0 W12
226 hp/t
168 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
JaguarXJ (X350)4.2 V8 32V
240 hp/t
179 kW/t
4.2 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA8L (D3/4E)6.0 W12
652 km
405 mi
JaguarXJ (X350)4.2 V8 32V
691 km
429 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIA8L (D3/4E)6.0 W12
450 hp
336 kW
5.1 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
JaguarXJ (X350)4.2 V8 32V
400 hp
298 kW
5.3 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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
AUDIA8L (D3/4E)6.0 W12
Power
450 hp
336 kW
0-100 km/h5.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
5,181 mm
204.0 in
Height
1,455 mm
57.3 in
JaguarXJ (X350)4.2 V8 32V
Power
400 hp
298 kW
0-100 km/h5.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
470 L
16.6 cu ft
Length
5,090 mm
200.4 in
Height
1,448 mm
57.0 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
AUDIA8L (D3/4E)6.0 W12
Power
450 hp
336 kW
0-100 km/h5.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
13.8 L/100 km
17.0 mpg US
20.5 mpg UK
JaguarXJ (X350)4.2 V8 32V
Power
400 hp
298 kW
0-100 km/h5.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
12.3 L/100 km
19.1 mpg US
23.0 mpg UK

Jaguar XJ (X350) 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
AUDIA8L (D3/4E)6.0 W12
13.8 L/100 km
17.0 mpg US
20.5 mpg UK
5.1 s
JaguarXJ (X350)4.2 V8 32V
12.3 L/100 km
19.1 mpg US
23.0 mpg UK
5.3 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
AUDIA8L (D3/4E)6.0 W12
226 hp/t
168 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
13.8 L/100 km
17.0 mpg US
20.5 mpg UK
JaguarXJ (X350)4.2 V8 32V
240 hp/t
179 kW/t
4.2 kg/hp
12.3 L/100 km
19.1 mpg US
23.0 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA8L (D3/4E)6.0 W12JaguarXJ (X350)4.2 V8 32V
Power
450 hp
336 kW
400 hp
298 kW
Torque
580 Nm
428 lb-ft
541 Nm
399 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.1 s
5.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,995 kg
4,398 lb
1,665 kg
3,671 lb
Fuel consumption
13.8 L/100 km
17.0 mpg US
20.5 mpg UK
12.3 L/100 km
19.1 mpg US
23.0 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
5,181 mm
204.0 in
Height
1,455 mm
57.3 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
470 L
16.6 cu ft
Length
5,090 mm
200.4 in
Height
1,448 mm
57.0 in
Range score
652 km
405 mi
691 km
429 mi
Trunk score
500 L
17.7 cu ft
470 L
16.6 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
226 hp/t
168 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
240 hp/t
179 kW/t
4.2 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 A8L (D3/4E) 6.0 W12Jaguar XJ (X350) 4.2 V8 32V
Consumption13.8 L/100 km17 mpg US20.5 mpg UK12.3 L/100 km19.1 mpg US23 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km24.15 LC100 km21.53 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi38.87 LC100 mi34.64 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,070 L547 US gal455 UK gal1,845 L487 US gal406 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,623 LC/year3,229 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A8L (D3/4E) 6.0 W12

  • Has 50 hp more
  • Has 39 Nm more
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 30 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

Jaguar XJ (X350) 4.2 V8 32V

  • Is 330 kg lighter
  • Uses 1.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 15 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 39 km (24 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

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