Car comparison

AUDI A8L (D4/4H) 6.3 FSI W12vsJaguar XJ (X351) 5.0 V8 Supercharged

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

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AUDI A8L (D4/4H)

6.3 FSI W12

500 hp6299 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan2011-2011
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Comparison overview

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AUDI A8L (D4/4H) 6.3 FSI W12

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    500 hp
    373 kW
  • Highest torque
    625 Nm
    461 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    243 hp/t
    181 kW/t
    4.1 kg/hp
  • Lowest highway consumption
    9.0 L/100 km
    26.1 mpg US
    31.4 mpg UK
  • Best overall score
    77/100
  • Best performance score
    80/100
  • Best economy score
    74/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA8L (D4/4H)6.3 FSI W12JaguarXJ (X351)5.0 V8 Supercharged
Power
500hp373kW
470hp350kW
Torque
625Nm461lb-ft
575Nm424lb-ft
Curb weight
2,055kg4,530lb
1,942kg4,281lb
Gross weight
2,655kg5,853lb
2,365kg5,214lb
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
47.1s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
52.0s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.9s
5.2s
0-200 km/h
14.5s
Calculated
15.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.7s
Calculated
5.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
12.4L/100 km19mpg US22.8mpg UK
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Fuel consumption city
18.2L/100 km12.9mpg US15.5mpg UK
15.7L/100 km15mpg US18.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
9L/100 km26.1mpg US31.4mpg UK
11.2L/100 km21mpg US25.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.8s
Calculated
13.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
243hp/t181kW/t110hp/1000 lb
Calculated
242hp/t180kW/t110hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
304Nm/t203lb-ft/ton
Calculated
296Nm/t198lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
726km451mi
Calculated
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Displacement
6,299cc384cu in
5,000cc305cu in
Length
5,267mm207in
5,127mm202in
Width
1,949mm77in
1,894mm75in
Height
1,471mm58in
1,457mm57in
Wheelbase
3,122mm123in
3,032mm119in
Front track
1,644mm65in
1,626mm64in
Rear track
1,635mm64in
1,604mm63in
Trunk volume
510L
520L
Max trunk volume
906L
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Doors
4
4
Seats
4
5
Fuel tank
90L
82L
CO2 emissions
290g/km
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Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI A8L (D4/4H) 6.3 FSI W12Jaguar XJ (X351) 5.0 V8 SuperchargedPowerTorque
  • AUDI A8L (D4/4H) 6.3 FSI W12: Power / Torque
  • Jaguar XJ (X351) 5.0 V8 Supercharged: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)6.3 FSI W126,200 rpm3,250 rpm6,450 rpm
JaguarXJ (X351)5.0 V8 Supercharged6,000-6,500 rpm2,500-5,500 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA8L (D4/4H)6.3 FSI W12JaguarXJ (X351)5.0 V8 Supercharged
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.7 s
5.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.9 s
5.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
14.5 s
15.6 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
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
5.8 s
6.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.5 s
8.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.9 s
11.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.8 s
13.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
189 km/h
117 mph
184 km/h
114 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)6.3 FSI W12
500 hp
373 kW
JaguarXJ (X351)5.0 V8 Supercharged
470 hp
350 kW

AUDI A8L (D4/4H) 6.3 FSI W12 has 30 hp more than Jaguar XJ (X351) 5.0 V8 Supercharged.

The biggest power difference is between Jaguar XJ (X351) 5.0 V8 Supercharged and AUDI A8L (D4/4H) 6.3 FSI W12: 30 hp (22 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)6.3 FSI W12
625 Nm
461 lb-ft
JaguarXJ (X351)5.0 V8 Supercharged
575 Nm
424 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)6.3 FSI W12
2,055 kg
4,530 lb
JaguarXJ (X351)5.0 V8 Supercharged
1,942 kg
4,281 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 (D4/4H)6.3 FSI W12
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
JaguarXJ (X351)5.0 V8 Supercharged
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

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A8L (D4/4H) 6.3 FSI W12 and Jaguar XJ (X351) 5.0 V8 Supercharged: 0.3 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)6.3 FSI W12
243 hp/t
181 kW/t
4.1 kg/hp
JaguarXJ (X351)5.0 V8 Supercharged
242 hp/t
180 kW/t
4.1 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)6.3 FSI W12
500 hp
373 kW
4.9 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
JaguarXJ (X351)5.0 V8 Supercharged
470 hp
350 kW
5.2 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 (D4/4H)6.3 FSI W12
Power
500 hp
373 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
4 seats
Trunk
510 L
18.0 cu ft
Length
5,267 mm
207.4 in
Height
1,471 mm
57.9 in
JaguarXJ (X351)5.0 V8 Supercharged
Power
470 hp
350 kW
0-100 km/h5.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
520 L
18.4 cu ft
Length
5,127 mm
201.9 in
Height
1,457 mm
57.4 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA8L (D4/4H)6.3 FSI W12JaguarXJ (X351)5.0 V8 Supercharged
Power
500 hp
373 kW
470 hp
350 kW
Torque
625 Nm
461 lb-ft
575 Nm
424 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.9 s
5.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
2,055 kg
4,530 lb
1,942 kg
4,281 lb
Fuel consumption
12.4 L/100 km
19.0 mpg US
22.8 mpg UK
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Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
4 seats
Trunk
510 L
18.0 cu ft
Length
5,267 mm
207.4 in
Height
1,471 mm
57.9 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
520 L
18.4 cu ft
Length
5,127 mm
201.9 in
Height
1,457 mm
57.4 in
Range score
726 km
451 mi
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CO2 score
290 g/km
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Trunk score
510 L
18.0 cu ft
520 L
18.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
243 hp/t
181 kW/t
4.1 kg/hp
242 hp/t
180 kW/t
4.1 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.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleAUDI A8L (D4/4H) 6.3 FSI W12
Consumption12.4 L/100 km19 mpg US22.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km21.70 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi34.92 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,860 L491 US gal409 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,255 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A8L (D4/4H) 6.3 FSI W12

  • Has 30 hp more
  • Has 50 Nm more
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 1 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

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