Audi A8 D4 or Jaguar XJ X351?

2010–2017 vs 2009–2019 · Sedan vs Sedan

In short

Length: A8 D4 5,267 mm, XJ X351 5,252 mm — a 2 cm difference.
Boot: A8 D4 510 l, XJ X351 520 l.
Lowest consumption: A8 D4 5.9 l/100 km, XJ X351 6 l/100 km.
Power: A8 D4 180–445 kW, XJ X351 202–375 kW.
Standard equipment: A8 D4 38 items (Basis), XJ X351 34 items (Luxury).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

Audi A8 D42010–2017 · 11 engines · Basis, L, S line, Sport ExecutiveSpecifications →Listings →

Jaguar XJ X3512009–2019 · 4 engines · Luxury, Premium Luxury, Portfolio, AutobiographySpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Audi A8 D42010–2017no listings	Jaguar XJ X3512009–2019no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length5,137 mm–5,267 mm	Length5,127 mm–5,252 mm
Width	Width1,949 mm	Width1,899 mm
Height	Height1,458 mm–1,471 mm	Height1,456 mm–1,460 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,992 mm–3,122 mm	Wheelbase3,032 mm–3,157 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance115 mm–120 mm	Ground clearance135 mm–140 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume380 l–510 l	Trunk volume520 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,830 kg–2,180 kg	Curb weight1,795 kg–1,890 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank82 l–90 l	Fuel tank82 l
Engines
Production years	Production years2010–2017	Production years2009–2019
Body type	Body typeSedan	Body typeSedan
Number of engines	Number of engines11	Number of engines4
Power	Power180–445 kW (245–605 hp)	Power202–375 kW (275–510 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)2.0–6.3	Displacement (l)3.0–5.0
Fuel	FuelDiesel, Petrol, Hybrid	FuelDiesel, Petrol
Gearbox	GearboxAutomatic	GearboxAutomatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainAll-wheel (4x4), Front-wheel	DrivetrainRear-wheel
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption5.9 l/100 km · 3.0 TDI quattro	Lowest consumption6 l/100 km · 3.0d V6 275
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h3.8 s · S8 plus 4.0 TFSI quattro	Best 0–100 km/h4.6 s · 5.0 V8 S/C 510
Top speed	Top speed305 km/h	Top speed280 km/h
Trim levelsBasis · Luxury
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim38 · Basis	Items in the base trim34 · Luxury
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim40 · L	Items in the top trim34 · Luxury
Equipment · Comfort11 · 13
Climate Control, 2-zone	Climate Control, 2-zone—	Climate Control, 2-zone✓
Multi-zone Climate Control	Multi-zone Climate Control✓	Multi-zone Climate Control—
Rear Air Vents	Rear Air Vents✓	Rear Air Vents✓
Cruise Control	Cruise Control✓	Cruise Control✓
Front Parking Sensors	Front Parking Sensors—	Front Parking Sensors✓
Rear Parking Sensors	Rear Parking Sensors✓	Rear Parking Sensors✓
Front Power Windows	Front Power Windows—	Front Power Windows✓
Rear Power Windows	Rear Power Windows—	Rear Power Windows✓
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering—
Keyless Entry	Keyless Entry✓	Keyless Entry✓
Push-button Start	Push-button Start✓	Push-button Start✓
Power Tailgate	Power Tailgate✓	Power Tailgate—
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Multifunction Steering Wheel✓	Multifunction Steering Wheel✓
Digital Instrument Cluster	Digital Instrument Cluster—	Digital Instrument Cluster✓
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors✓	Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Air suspension	Air suspension✓	Air suspension✓
Equipment · Interior6 · 6
Leather	Leather✓	Leather✓
Electric Front Seats	Electric Front Seats✓	Electric Front Seats✓
Heated Front Seats	Heated Front Seats✓	Heated Front Seats✓
Driver's Seat Memory	Driver's Seat Memory✓	Driver's Seat Memory—
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 · Multimedia4 · 6
Audio System	Audio System—	Audio System✓
Bluetooth	Bluetooth✓	Bluetooth✓
USB Port	USB Port✓	USB Port✓
Navigation System	Navigation System✓	Navigation System✓
12V Socket	12V Socket—	12V Socket✓
AUX input	AUX input✓	AUX input✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights2 · 1
Xenon/Bi-xenon Headlights	Xenon/Bi-xenon Headlights✓	Xenon/Bi-xenon Headlights—
Heated Side Mirrors	Heated Side Mirrors—	Heated Side Mirrors✓
Daytime Running Lights	Daytime Running Lights✓	Daytime Running Lights—
Equipment · Safety11 · 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✓
Curtain Airbags	Curtain Airbags✓	Curtain Airbags✓
Driver's Knee Airbag	Driver's Knee Airbag✓	Driver's Knee Airbag—
Rear Isofix Mounts	Rear Isofix Mounts✓	Rear Isofix Mounts—
Brake assist (BAS)	Brake assist (BAS)✓	Brake assist (BAS)—
Hill Start Assist	Hill Start Assist✓	Hill Start Assist—
ABS	ABS✓	ABS✓
Electronic Stability Control (ESP)	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓
Tyre Pressure Monitoring	Tyre Pressure Monitoring✓	Tyre Pressure Monitoring—
Equipment · Anti-theft2 · 0
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking—
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer—
Equipment · Exterior2 · 2
Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels✓	Alloy Wheels✓
R18 Wheels	R18 Wheels✓	R18 Wheels✓
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Listings	Listings0	Listings0

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Audi A8 D4 or Jaguar XJ X351?

Length: Audi A8 D4 5,267 mm, Jaguar XJ X351 5,252 mm (a 15 mm difference). Wheelbase: 3,122 vs 3,157 mm. Boot: 510 vs 520 l.

Which uses less fuel — Audi A8 D4 or Jaguar XJ X351?

The most frugal Audi A8 D4 uses 5.9 l/100 km (3.0 TDI quattro); the most frugal Jaguar XJ X351 6 l/100 km (3.0d V6 275).

Which is more powerful — Audi A8 D4 or Jaguar XJ X351?

The strongest Audi A8 D4 makes 445 kW (605 hp) (S8 plus 4.0 TFSI quattro); the strongest Jaguar XJ X351 375 kW (510 hp) (5.0 V8 S/C 510).

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