Car comparison

Jaguar XJ (X308) R 4.0 V8 32VvsAlpina B10 (E39) 4.6 i V8 32V Switchtronic

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

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Jaguar XJ (X308)

R 4.0 V8 32V

363 hp3996 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticSuperchargedSedan1997-2003
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Comparison overview

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Jaguar XJ (X308) R 4.0 V8 32V

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.6 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • 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
  • Best estimated range
    643 km
    399 mi
  • Best overall score
    70/100
  • Best performance score
    69/100
  • Best economy score
    73/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelJaguarXJ (X308)R 4.0 V8 32VAlpinaB10 (E39)4.6 i V8 32V Switchtronic
Power
363hp271kW
347hp259kW
Torque
505Nm372lb-ft
480Nm354lb-ft
Curb weight
1,845kg4,068lb
1,540kg3,395lb
Gross weight
2,260kg4,982lb
2,080kg4,586lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
262 km/h
163 mph
To 99% top speed
56.7s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
59.0s99% target: 259 km/h / 161 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.6s
6.3s
0-200 km/h
17.0s
Calculated
18.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.4s
Calculated
6.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
12.6L/100 km18.7mpg US22.4mpg UK
13.3L/100 km17.7mpg US21.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
18L/100 km13.1mpg US15.7mpg UK
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Fuel consumption highway
9.5L/100 km24.8mpg US29.7mpg UK
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Quarter mile
13.5s
Calculated
14.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
197hp/t147kW/t89hp/1000 lb
Calculated
225hp/t168kW/t102hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
274Nm/t183lb-ft/ton
Calculated
312Nm/t209lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
643km399mi
Calculated
526km327mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,996cc244cu in
4,619cc282cu in
Length
5,023mm198in
4,775mm188in
Width
1,799mm71in
1,800mm71in
Height
1,345mm53in
1,415mm56in
Wheelbase
2,870mm113in
2,830mm111in
Front track
1,500mm59in
1,512mm60in
Rear track
1,498mm59in
1,518mm60in
Trunk volume
430L
460L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
81L
70L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Jaguar XJ (X308) R 4.0 V8 32VAlpina B10 (E39) 4.6 i V8 32V SwitchtronicPowerTorque
  • Jaguar XJ (X308) R 4.0 V8 32V: Power / Torque
  • Alpina B10 (E39) 4.6 i V8 32V Switchtronic: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
JaguarXJ (X308)R 4.0 V8 32V6,150 rpm3,600 rpm6,400 rpm
AlpinaB10 (E39)4.6 i V8 32V Switchtronic5,700 rpm3,700 rpm5,950 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricJaguarXJ (X308)R 4.0 V8 32VAlpinaB10 (E39)4.6 i V8 32V Switchtronic
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.4 s
6.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.6 s
6.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
17.0 s
18.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
262 km/h
163 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.2 s
6.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.0 s
9.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.5 s
12.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.5 s
14.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
179 km/h
111 mph
174 km/h
108 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
JaguarXJ (X308)R 4.0 V8 32V
363 hp
271 kW
AlpinaB10 (E39)4.6 i V8 32V Switchtronic
347 hp
259 kW

Jaguar XJ (X308) R 4.0 V8 32V has 16 hp more than Alpina B10 (E39) 4.6 i V8 32V Switchtronic.

The biggest power difference is between Alpina B10 (E39) 4.6 i V8 32V Switchtronic and Jaguar XJ (X308) R 4.0 V8 32V: 16 hp (12 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
JaguarXJ (X308)R 4.0 V8 32V
505 Nm
372 lb-ft
AlpinaB10 (E39)4.6 i V8 32V Switchtronic
480 Nm
354 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
JaguarXJ (X308)R 4.0 V8 32V
1,845 kg
4,068 lb
AlpinaB10 (E39)4.6 i V8 32V Switchtronic
1,540 kg
3,395 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
JaguarXJ (X308)R 4.0 V8 32V
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AlpinaB10 (E39)4.6 i V8 32V Switchtronic
262 km/h
163 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
JaguarXJ (X308)R 4.0 V8 32V5.6 s
AlpinaB10 (E39)4.6 i V8 32V Switchtronic6.3 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Jaguar XJ (X308) R 4.0 V8 32V and Alpina B10 (E39) 4.6 i V8 32V Switchtronic: 0.7 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
JaguarXJ (X308)R 4.0 V8 32V
12.6 L/100 km
18.7 mpg US
22.4 mpg UK
AlpinaB10 (E39)4.6 i V8 32V Switchtronic
13.3 L/100 km
17.7 mpg US
21.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Jaguar XJ (X308) R 4.0 V8 32V and Alpina B10 (E39) 4.6 i V8 32V Switchtronic: 0.7 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
JaguarXJ (X308)R 4.0 V8 32V
197 hp/t
147 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
AlpinaB10 (E39)4.6 i V8 32V Switchtronic
225 hp/t
168 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
JaguarXJ (X308)R 4.0 V8 32V
643 km
399 mi
AlpinaB10 (E39)4.6 i V8 32V Switchtronic
526 km
327 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
JaguarXJ (X308)R 4.0 V8 32V
363 hp
271 kW
5.6 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AlpinaB10 (E39)4.6 i V8 32V Switchtronic
347 hp
259 kW
6.3 s
262 km/h
163 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
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
AlpinaB10 (E39)4.6 i V8 32V Switchtronic
Power
347 hp
259 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
262 km/h
163 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
460 L
16.2 cu ft
Length
4,775 mm
188.0 in
Height
1,415 mm
55.7 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
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
AlpinaB10 (E39)4.6 i V8 32V Switchtronic
Power
347 hp
259 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
262 km/h
163 mph
13.3 L/100 km
17.7 mpg US
21.2 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
JaguarXJ (X308)R 4.0 V8 32V
12.6 L/100 km
18.7 mpg US
22.4 mpg UK
5.6 s
AlpinaB10 (E39)4.6 i V8 32V Switchtronic
13.3 L/100 km
17.7 mpg US
21.2 mpg UK
6.3 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
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
AlpinaB10 (E39)4.6 i V8 32V Switchtronic
225 hp/t
168 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
13.3 L/100 km
17.7 mpg US
21.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleJaguarXJ (X308)R 4.0 V8 32VAlpinaB10 (E39)4.6 i V8 32V Switchtronic
Power
363 hp
271 kW
347 hp
259 kW
Torque
505 Nm
372 lb-ft
480 Nm
354 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.6 s
6.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
262 km/h
163 mph
Lightness
1,845 kg
4,068 lb
1,540 kg
3,395 lb
Fuel consumption
12.6 L/100 km
18.7 mpg US
22.4 mpg UK
13.3 L/100 km
17.7 mpg US
21.2 mpg UK
Practicality
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
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
460 L
16.2 cu ft
Length
4,775 mm
188.0 in
Height
1,415 mm
55.7 in
Range score
643 km
399 mi
526 km
327 mi
Trunk score
430 L
15.2 cu ft
460 L
16.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
197 hp/t
147 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
225 hp/t
168 kW/t
4.4 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
VehicleJaguar XJ (X308) R 4.0 V8 32VAlpina B10 (E39) 4.6 i V8 32V Switchtronic
Consumption12.6 L/100 km18.7 mpg US22.4 mpg UK13.3 L/100 km17.7 mpg US21.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km22.05 LC100 km23.28 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi35.49 LC100 mi37.46 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,890 L499 US gal416 UK gal1,995 L527 US gal439 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,308 LC/year3,491 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Jaguar XJ (X308) R 4.0 V8 32V

  • Has 16 hp more
  • Has 25 Nm more
  • Is 0.7 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 3 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.7 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 117 km (72 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

Alpina B10 (E39) 4.6 i V8 32V Switchtronic

  • Is 305 kg lighter
  • Has 29 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 30 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed

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