Car comparison

AUDI S8 (D2) 4.2 V8 40VvsJaguar XJ (X308) R 4.0 V8 32V

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

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AUDI S8 (D2)

4.2 V8 40V

360 hp4172 ccGasolineAWDManualNaturally aspiratedSedan1999-2002
VS

Jaguar XJ (X308)

R 4.0 V8 32V

363 hp3996 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticSuperchargedSedan1997-2003

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

AUDI S8 (D2) 4.2 V8 40V

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Lightest
    1,730 kg
    3,814 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    208 hp/t
    155 kW/t
    4.8 kg/hp
  • Best estimated range
    657 km
    408 mi
  • Largest trunk
    525 L
  • Best overall score
    71/100
  • Best performance score
    69/100
  • Best practicality score
    76/100

Jaguar XJ (X308) R 4.0 V8 32V

  • Most powerful
    363 hp
    271 kW
  • Highest torque
    505 Nm
    372 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    12.6 L/100 km
    18.7 mpg US
    22.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    18.0 L/100 km
    13.1 mpg US
    15.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    9.5 L/100 km
    24.8 mpg US
    29.7 mpg UK
  • Best economy score
    73/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIS8 (D2)4.2 V8 40VJaguarXJ (X308)R 4.0 V8 32V
Power
360hp268kW
363hp271kW
Torque
430Nm317lb-ft
505Nm372lb-ft
Curb weight
1,730kg3,814lb
1,845kg4,068lb
Gross weight
2,330kg5,137lb
2,260kg4,982lb
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
53.4s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
56.7s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.4s
5.6s
0-200 km/h
16.2s
Calculated
17.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.2s
Calculated
5.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
13.7L/100 km17.2mpg US20.6mpg UK
12.6L/100 km18.7mpg US22.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
20.8L/100 km11.3mpg US13.6mpg UK
18L/100 km13.1mpg US15.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
9.7L/100 km24.2mpg US29.1mpg UK
9.5L/100 km24.8mpg US29.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.3s
Calculated
13.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
208hp/t155kW/t94hp/1000 lb
Calculated
197hp/t147kW/t89hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
249Nm/t166lb-ft/ton
Calculated
274Nm/t183lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
657km408mi
Calculated
643km399mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,172cc255cu in
3,996cc244cu in
Length
5,034mm198in
5,023mm198in
Width
1,880mm74in
1,799mm71in
Height
1,418mm56in
1,345mm53in
Wheelbase
2,880mm113in
2,870mm113in
Front track
1,591mm63in
1,500mm59in
Rear track
1,580mm62in
1,498mm59in
Trunk volume
525L
430L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
90L
81L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI S8 (D2) 4.2 V8 40VJaguar XJ (X308) R 4.0 V8 32VPowerTorque
  • AUDI S8 (D2) 4.2 V8 40V: Power / Torque
  • Jaguar XJ (X308) R 4.0 V8 32V: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIS8 (D2)4.2 V8 40V7,000 rpm3,400 rpm7,250 rpm
JaguarXJ (X308)R 4.0 V8 32V6,150 rpm3,600 rpm6,400 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIS8 (D2)4.2 V8 40VJaguarXJ (X308)R 4.0 V8 32V
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.2 s
5.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.4 s
5.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
16.2 s
17.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.1 s
6.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.9 s
9.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.3 s
11.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.3 s
13.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
182 km/h
113 mph
179 km/h
111 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS8 (D2)4.2 V8 40V
360 hp
268 kW
JaguarXJ (X308)R 4.0 V8 32V
363 hp
271 kW

Jaguar XJ (X308) R 4.0 V8 32V has 3 hp more than AUDI S8 (D2) 4.2 V8 40V.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI S8 (D2) 4.2 V8 40V and Jaguar XJ (X308) R 4.0 V8 32V: 3 hp (2 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS8 (D2)4.2 V8 40V
430 Nm
317 lb-ft
JaguarXJ (X308)R 4.0 V8 32V
505 Nm
372 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS8 (D2)4.2 V8 40V
1,730 kg
3,814 lb
JaguarXJ (X308)R 4.0 V8 32V
1,845 kg
4,068 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS8 (D2)4.2 V8 40V
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
JaguarXJ (X308)R 4.0 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
AUDIS8 (D2)4.2 V8 40V5.4 s
JaguarXJ (X308)R 4.0 V8 32V5.6 s

Although Jaguar XJ (X308) R 4.0 V8 32V has more power, AUDI S8 (D2) 4.2 V8 40V is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI S8 (D2) 4.2 V8 40V and Jaguar XJ (X308) R 4.0 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
AUDIS8 (D2)4.2 V8 40V
13.7 L/100 km
17.2 mpg US
20.6 mpg UK
JaguarXJ (X308)R 4.0 V8 32V
12.6 L/100 km
18.7 mpg US
22.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Jaguar XJ (X308) R 4.0 V8 32V and AUDI S8 (D2) 4.2 V8 40V: 1.1 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
AUDIS8 (D2)4.2 V8 40V
208 hp/t
155 kW/t
4.8 kg/hp
JaguarXJ (X308)R 4.0 V8 32V
197 hp/t
147 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS8 (D2)4.2 V8 40V
657 km
408 mi
JaguarXJ (X308)R 4.0 V8 32V
643 km
399 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIS8 (D2)4.2 V8 40V
360 hp
268 kW
5.4 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
JaguarXJ (X308)R 4.0 V8 32V
363 hp
271 kW
5.6 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
AUDIS8 (D2)4.2 V8 40V
Power
360 hp
268 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 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
1,418 mm
55.8 in
JaguarXJ (X308)R 4.0 V8 32V
Power
363 hp
271 kW
0-100 km/h5.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
430 L
15.2 cu ft
Length
5,023 mm
197.8 in
Height
1,345 mm
53.0 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
AUDIS8 (D2)4.2 V8 40V
Power
360 hp
268 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
13.7 L/100 km
17.2 mpg US
20.6 mpg UK
JaguarXJ (X308)R 4.0 V8 32V
Power
363 hp
271 kW
0-100 km/h5.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
12.6 L/100 km
18.7 mpg US
22.4 mpg UK

Jaguar XJ (X308) R 4.0 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
AUDIS8 (D2)4.2 V8 40V
13.7 L/100 km
17.2 mpg US
20.6 mpg UK
5.4 s
JaguarXJ (X308)R 4.0 V8 32V
12.6 L/100 km
18.7 mpg US
22.4 mpg UK
5.6 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
AUDIS8 (D2)4.2 V8 40V
208 hp/t
155 kW/t
4.8 kg/hp
13.7 L/100 km
17.2 mpg US
20.6 mpg UK
JaguarXJ (X308)R 4.0 V8 32V
197 hp/t
147 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
12.6 L/100 km
18.7 mpg US
22.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIS8 (D2)4.2 V8 40VJaguarXJ (X308)R 4.0 V8 32V
Power
360 hp
268 kW
363 hp
271 kW
Torque
430 Nm
317 lb-ft
505 Nm
372 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.4 s
5.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,730 kg
3,814 lb
1,845 kg
4,068 lb
Fuel consumption
13.7 L/100 km
17.2 mpg US
20.6 mpg UK
12.6 L/100 km
18.7 mpg US
22.4 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
525 L
18.5 cu ft
Length
5,034 mm
198.2 in
Height
1,418 mm
55.8 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
430 L
15.2 cu ft
Length
5,023 mm
197.8 in
Height
1,345 mm
53.0 in
Range score
657 km
408 mi
643 km
399 mi
Trunk score
525 L
18.5 cu ft
430 L
15.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
208 hp/t
155 kW/t
4.8 kg/hp
197 hp/t
147 kW/t
5.1 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.

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 S8 (D2) 4.2 V8 40VJaguar XJ (X308) R 4.0 V8 32V
Consumption13.7 L/100 km17.2 mpg US20.6 mpg UK12.6 L/100 km18.7 mpg US22.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km23.97 LC100 km22.05 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi38.58 LC100 mi35.49 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,055 L543 US gal452 UK gal1,890 L499 US gal416 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,596 LC/year3,308 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI S8 (D2) 4.2 V8 40V

  • Is 115 kg lighter
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 11 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 14 km (9 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 95 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption

Jaguar XJ (X308) R 4.0 V8 32V

  • Has 3 hp more
  • Has 75 Nm more
  • Uses 1.1 L/100 km less fuel

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

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