| 2012 XJL | 2012 Audi A8 L 4.2 | 2012 BMW 740 Li | 2012 Lexus LS 460 L | |
| MSRP | $80,700 | $84,700 | $75,500 | $73,175 |
| Destination Charge | $875 | $875 | $895 | $895 |
| 0-60 mph (s) | 5.4 | 5.3 | 6.9 | 5.6 |
| 1/4 mile (seconds) | 13.9 | 14 | 15.4 | 14.1 |
| 1/4 mile (speed) | 101 | 96 | 89 | 101 |
| Horsepower (hp) | 385 @ 6,500RPM | 372 @ 6,800RPM | 315 @ 5,800RPM | 380 @ 6,400RPM |
| Torque (lb.-ft.) | 380 @ 3,500RPM | 328 @ 3,500RPM | 330 @ 1,600RPM | 367 @ 4,100RPM |
| Front suspension | Double wishbone | Multi-link | Double wishbone | Multi-link |
| Rear suspension | Double wishbone | Multi-link | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Steering activation | Hydraulic power-assist | Hydraulic power-assist | Hydraulic power-assist | Electric power-assist |
| Steering type | Rack-pinion | Rack-pinion | Rack-pinion | Rack-pinion |
| Speed sensitive steering | Yes | Servotronic | Servotronic | None |
| Brakes | 4-wheel disc | 4-wheel disc | 4-wheel disc | 4-wheel disc |
| Tires | P245/45HR19 BSW AS | P255/45HR19 BSW AS | P245/45YR19 BSW run flat performance | P245/45VR19 BSW AS |
| Wheel appearance | Silver | Silver | Silver | Silver |
| Wheel material | Aluminum | Aluminum | Aluminum | Aluminum |
| Wheel diameter | 19" | 19" | 19" | 19" |
| Wheel width (front) | 9" | 9" | 8.5" | 8" |
| Wheel width (rear) | 10" | 9" | 9" | 8" |
| Fuel economy - city (mpg) | 15 | 18 | 17 | 16 |
| Fuel economy - highway (mpg) | 22 | 28 | 25 | 24 |
| Fuel economy - combined (mpg) | 18 | 23 | 21 | 20 |
| Recommended fuel | Premium unleaded | Premium unleaded | Premium unleaded | Premium unleaded |
| Fuel tank (gal.) | 22 | 24 | 22 | 22 |
| Engine liters (cu.in.) | 5 | 4.2 | 3 | 4.6 |
| Cylinders | V-8 | V-8 | I-6 | V-8 |
| Horsepower (hp) | 385 @ 6,500RPM | 372 @ 6,800RPM | 315 @ 5,800RPM | 380 @ 6,400RPM |
| Torque (lb.-ft.) | 380 @ 3,500RPM | 328 @ 3,500RPM | 330 @ 1,600RPM | 367 @ 4,100RPM |
| Drive type | Rear-wheel | Quattro all-wheel drive | Rear-wheel | Rear-wheel |
| Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 8-speed automatic | 6-speed automatic | 8-speed automatic |
| Radio | AM/FM/HD/SIRIUS Satellite | AM/FM/HD/SIRIUS Satellite | AM/FM/HD/Satellite-capable | AM/FM/SiriusXM Satellite |
| CD | Single | Single | Single | 6-disc |
| Remote CD | None | 6-disc | None | None |
| External digital memory control | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Voice activated audio control | Interactive Voice | Yes | Yes | None |
| Speakers | 14 | 14 | 10 | 10 |
| Seating capacity | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Passenger volume (cu.ft.) | N/A | 122 | N/A | N/A |
| Maximum interior cargo volume (cu.ft.) | 15.2 | 13.2 | 14 | 18 |
| Basic months | 48 | 48 | 48 | 48 |
| Basic distance (miles) | 50,000 | 50,000 | 50,000 | 50,000 |
| Scheduled maintenance months | 48 | 12 | 48 | 12 |
| Scheduled maintenance distance (miles) | 50,000 | 5,000 | 50,000 | 10,000 |
| Roadside assistance months | 48 | 48 | 48 | 48 |
| Roadside assistance distance (miles) | 50,000 | unlimited | unlimited | unlimited |