Car comparison

BMW 3 Series Sedan (E90) 335dvsJaguar XJ Sovereign (X358) 4.2 V8

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

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BMW 3 Series Sedan (E90)

335d

286 hp2993 ccDieselRWDAutomaticTwin-turboSedan2007-2008
VS

Jaguar XJ Sovereign (X358)

4.2 V8

298 hp4196 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan2007-2009

Comparison overview

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BMW 3 Series Sedan (E90) 335d

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.2 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Highest torque
    580 Nm
    428 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,580 kg
    3,483 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.7 L/100 km
    35.1 mpg US
    42.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    9.1 L/100 km
    25.8 mpg US
    31.0 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.3 L/100 km
    44.4 mpg US
    53.3 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    910 km
    566 mi
  • Best overall score
    69/100
  • Best performance score
    67/100
  • Best economy score
    89/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW3 Series Sedan (E90)335dJaguarXJ Sovereign (X358)4.2 V8
Power
286hp213kW
298hp222kW
Torque
580Nm428lb-ft
411Nm303lb-ft
Curb weight
1,580kg3,483lb
1,609kg3,547lb
Gross weight
2,100kg4,630lb
2,246kg4,952lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
61.6s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
68.1s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.2s
6.6s
0-200 km/h
19.2s
Calculated
20.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.9s
Calculated
6.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK
11.4L/100 km20.6mpg US24.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
9.1L/100 km25.8mpg US31.0mpg UK
16.7L/100 km14.1mpg US16.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.1s
Calculated
14.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
181hp/t135kW/t82hp/1000 lb
Calculated
185hp/t138kW/t84hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
367Nm/t246lb-ft/ton
Calculated
255Nm/t171lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
910km566mi
Calculated
746km463mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,993cc183cu in
4,196cc256cu in
Length
4,520mm178in
5,216mm205in
Width
1,817mm72in
1,860mm73in
Height
1,421mm56in
1,463mm58in
Wheelbase
2,760mm109in
3,159mm124in
Front track
1,500mm59in
1,556mm61in
Rear track
1,513mm60in
1,546mm61in
Ground clearance
144mm6in
-
Trunk volume
450L
470L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
61L
85L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW 3 Series Sedan (E90) 335dJaguar XJ Sovereign (X358) 4.2 V8PowerTorque
  • BMW 3 Series Sedan (E90) 335d: Power / Torque
  • Jaguar XJ Sovereign (X358) 4.2 V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW3 Series Sedan (E90)335d4,400 rpm1,750-2,250 rpm4,750 rpm
JaguarXJ Sovereign (X358)4.2 V86,000 rpm4,100 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW3 Series Sedan (E90)335dJaguarXJ Sovereign (X358)4.2 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.9 s
6.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.2 s
6.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
19.2 s
20.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.4 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.5 s
9.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.0 s
12.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.1 s
14.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
172 km/h
107 mph
168 km/h
104 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Sedan (E90)335d
286 hp
213 kW
JaguarXJ Sovereign (X358)4.2 V8
298 hp
222 kW

Jaguar XJ Sovereign (X358) 4.2 V8 has 12 hp more than BMW 3 Series Sedan (E90) 335d.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 3 Series Sedan (E90) 335d and Jaguar XJ Sovereign (X358) 4.2 V8: 12 hp (9 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Sedan (E90)335d
580 Nm
428 lb-ft
JaguarXJ Sovereign (X358)4.2 V8
411 Nm
303 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Sedan (E90)335d
1,580 kg
3,483 lb
JaguarXJ Sovereign (X358)4.2 V8
1,609 kg
3,547 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Sedan (E90)335d
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
JaguarXJ Sovereign (X358)4.2 V8
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Sedan (E90)335d6.2 s
JaguarXJ Sovereign (X358)4.2 V86.6 s

Although Jaguar XJ Sovereign (X358) 4.2 V8 has more power, BMW 3 Series Sedan (E90) 335d is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 3 Series Sedan (E90) 335d and Jaguar XJ Sovereign (X358) 4.2 V8: 0.4 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Sedan (E90)335d
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
JaguarXJ Sovereign (X358)4.2 V8
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW 3 Series Sedan (E90) 335d and Jaguar XJ Sovereign (X358) 4.2 V8: 4.7 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
BMW3 Series Sedan (E90)335d
181 hp/t
135 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
JaguarXJ Sovereign (X358)4.2 V8
185 hp/t
138 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Sedan (E90)335d
910 km
566 mi
JaguarXJ Sovereign (X358)4.2 V8
746 km
463 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW3 Series Sedan (E90)335d
286 hp
213 kW
6.2 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
JaguarXJ Sovereign (X358)4.2 V8
298 hp
222 kW
6.6 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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
BMW3 Series Sedan (E90)335d
Power
286 hp
213 kW
0-100 km/h6.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Length
4,520 mm
178.0 in
Height
1,421 mm
55.9 in
JaguarXJ Sovereign (X358)4.2 V8
Power
298 hp
222 kW
0-100 km/h6.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
470 L
16.6 cu ft
Length
5,216 mm
205.4 in
Height
1,463 mm
57.6 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
BMW3 Series Sedan (E90)335d
Power
286 hp
213 kW
0-100 km/h6.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
JaguarXJ Sovereign (X358)4.2 V8
Power
298 hp
222 kW
0-100 km/h6.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK

BMW 3 Series Sedan (E90) 335d 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
BMW3 Series Sedan (E90)335d
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
6.2 s
JaguarXJ Sovereign (X358)4.2 V8
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK
6.6 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
BMW3 Series Sedan (E90)335d
181 hp/t
135 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
JaguarXJ Sovereign (X358)4.2 V8
185 hp/t
138 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW3 Series Sedan (E90)335dJaguarXJ Sovereign (X358)4.2 V8
Power
286 hp
213 kW
298 hp
222 kW
Torque
580 Nm
428 lb-ft
411 Nm
303 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.2 s
6.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,580 kg
3,483 lb
1,609 kg
3,547 lb
Fuel consumption
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Length
4,520 mm
178.0 in
Height
1,421 mm
55.9 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
470 L
16.6 cu ft
Length
5,216 mm
205.4 in
Height
1,463 mm
57.6 in
Range score
910 km
566 mi
746 km
463 mi
Trunk score
450 L
15.9 cu ft
470 L
16.6 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
181 hp/t
135 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
185 hp/t
138 kW/t
5.4 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
VehicleBMW 3 Series Sedan (E90) 335dJaguar XJ Sovereign (X358) 4.2 V8
Consumption6.7 L/100 km35.1 mpg US42.2 mpg UK11.4 L/100 km20.6 mpg US24.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.73 LC100 km19.95 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi18.87 LC100 mi32.11 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,005 L265 US gal221 UK gal1,710 L452 US gal376 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,759 LC/year2,993 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 3 Series Sedan (E90) 335d

  • Has 169 Nm more
  • Is 29 kg lighter
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 4.7 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 165 km (102 mi) more estimated range

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

Jaguar XJ Sovereign (X358) 4.2 V8

  • Has 12 hp more
  • Has 4 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 20 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

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