Jaguar XJ (2012 – 2019) vs Audi S8 (2012 – 2013): specs compared

The Audi S8 is the more powerful of the two, with up to 520 hp against 510 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 4.2 s against 4.9 s. The Jaguar XJ uses less fuel, from 6.1 L/100 km against 9.6 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,660 kg against 2,050 kg.

Specification Jaguar XJ Jaguar XJ 2012 – 2019 Audi S8 Audi S8 2012 – 2013
Overview
Origin United Kingdom Germany
Documented years 2012 – 2019 2012 – 2013
Body style — —
Variants 8 1
Fuel Petrol, Diesel Petrol
Drive RWD · AWD AWD
Gearbox Automatic Automatic
Performance
Power 241 – 510 hp 519 hp
Torque 340 – 625 Nm 649 Nm
0–100 km/h 4.9 – 7.5 s 4.2 s
Top speed 225 – 249 km/h 249 km/h
Economy
Fuel economy 6.1 – 11.6 L/100 km 9.6 L/100 km
Dimensions
Length 5,121 mm 5,146 mm
Width 2,108 mm 1,948 mm
Height 1,448 mm 1,458 mm
Wheelbase 3,030 mm 2,995 mm
Curb weight 1,660 – 1,871 kg 2,050 kg

Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.

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