Audi A8 D2 or Jaguar S-Type X200?

1994–2002 vs 1999–2008 · Sedan vs Sedan

In short

Length: A8 D2 5,034 mm, S-Type X200 4,905 mm — a 13 cm difference.
Boot: A8 D2 525 l, S-Type X200 400 l.
Lowest consumption: A8 D2 7 l/100 km, S-Type X200 7.4 l/100 km.
Power: A8 D2 110–309 kW, S-Type X200 149–224 kW.
Standard equipment: A8 D2 30 items (Basis), S-Type X200 26 items (Base).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

Audi A8 D21994–2002 · 10 engines · Basis, Exclusive, Lang, S8Specifications →Listings →

Jaguar S-Type X2001999–2008 · 4 engines · Base, SE, Sport, ExecutiveSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Audi A8 D21994–2002no listings	Jaguar S-Type X2001999–2008no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length5,034 mm	Length4,905 mm
Width	Width1,880 mm	Width1,820 mm
Height	Height1,436 mm–1,438 mm	Height1,428 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,882 mm	Wheelbase2,909 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance120 mm	Ground clearance140 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume525 l	Trunk volume400 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,550 kg–1,940 kg	Curb weight1,690 kg–1,780 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank90 l	Fuel tank69 l
Engines
Production years	Production years1994–2002	Production years1999–2008
Body type	Body typeSedan	Body typeSedan
Number of engines	Number of engines10	Number of engines4
Power	Power110–309 kW (150–420 hp)	Power149–224 kW (203–305 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)2.5–6.0	Displacement (l)2.5–4.2
Fuel	FuelPetrol, Diesel	FuelDiesel, Petrol
Gearbox	GearboxAutomatic	GearboxAutomatic, Manual
Drivetrain	DrivetrainFront-wheel, All-wheel (4x4)	DrivetrainRear-wheel
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption7 l/100 km · 2.5 TDI	Lowest consumption7.4 l/100 km · 2.7 D V6
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h5.4 s · S8 4.2 quattro	Best 0–100 km/h6.5 s · 4.2 V8
Top speed	Top speed250 km/h	Top speed250 km/h
Trim levelsBasis · Base
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim30 · Basis	Items in the base trim26 · Base
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim35 · Exclusive	Items in the top trim34 · SE
Equipment · Comfort10 · 7
Climate Control, 2-zone	Climate Control, 2-zone✓	Climate Control, 2-zone✓
Rear Air Vents	Rear Air Vents✓	Rear Air Vents✓
Cruise Control	Cruise Control✓	Cruise Control✓
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment—
Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment✓	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment—
Front Power Windows	Front Power Windows✓	Front Power Windows✓
Rear Power Windows	Rear Power Windows✓	Rear Power Windows✓
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering✓
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Multifunction Steering Wheel✓	Multifunction Steering Wheel—
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors✓	Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Equipment · Interior6 · 3
Fabric	Fabric—	Fabric✓
Leather	Leather✓	Leather—
Driver's Seat Height Adjustment	Driver's Seat Height Adjustment—	Driver's Seat Height Adjustment✓
Electric Front Seats	Electric Front Seats✓	Electric Front Seats—
Front Seats Lumbar Support	Front Seats Lumbar Support✓	Front Seats Lumbar Support—
Leather Steering Wheel	Leather Steering Wheel✓	Leather Steering Wheel—
Rear Armrest	Rear Armrest✓	Rear Armrest—
Front centre armrest	Front centre armrest✓	Front centre armrest✓
Equipment · Multimedia1 · 2
Audio System	Audio System✓	Audio System✓
12V Socket	12V Socket—	12V Socket✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights2 · 3
Halogen Headlights	Halogen Headlights—	Halogen Headlights✓
Heated Side Mirrors	Heated Side Mirrors✓	Heated Side Mirrors✓
Fog Lights	Fog Lights✓	Fog Lights✓
Equipment · Safety5 · 6
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag✓	Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag	Front Passenger Airbag✓	Front Passenger Airbag✓
Front Side Airbags	Front Side Airbags✓	Front Side Airbags✓
Traction Control	Traction Control—	Traction Control✓
ABS	ABS✓	ABS✓
Electronic Stability Control (ESP)	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓
Equipment · Anti-theft3 · 3
Alarm	Alarm✓	Alarm✓
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior3 · 2
Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels✓	Alloy Wheels✓
R16 Wheels	R16 Wheels✓	R16 Wheels✓
Full-size spare wheel	Full-size spare wheel✓	Full-size spare wheel—
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Listings	Listings0	Listings0

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Audi A8 D2 or Jaguar S-Type X200?

Length: Audi A8 D2 5,034 mm, Jaguar S-Type X200 4,905 mm (a 129 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,882 vs 2,909 mm. Boot: 525 vs 400 l.

Which uses less fuel — Audi A8 D2 or Jaguar S-Type X200?

The most frugal Audi A8 D2 uses 7 l/100 km (2.5 TDI); the most frugal Jaguar S-Type X200 7.4 l/100 km (2.7 D V6).

Which is more powerful — Audi A8 D2 or Jaguar S-Type X200?

The strongest Audi A8 D2 makes 309 kW (420 hp) (6.0 W12 quattro); the strongest Jaguar S-Type X200 224 kW (305 hp) (4.2 V8).

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