Car comparison

Jaguar XJ (X300) R 4.0 24V SportvsBMW 7 Series (E38) 750i

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

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Jaguar XJ (X300)

R 4.0 24V Sport

320 hp3980 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticSuperchargedSedan1994-1997
VS

BMW 7 Series (E38)

750i

326 hp5379 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan1994-1998

Comparison overview

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Jaguar XJ (X300) R 4.0 24V Sport

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.3 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Highest torque
    512 Nm
    378 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,875 kg
    4,134 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    171 hp/t
    127 kW/t
    5.9 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    68/100
  • Best performance score
    66/100

BMW 7 Series (E38) 750i

  • Most powerful
    326 hp
    243 kW
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    11.9 L/100 km
    19.8 mpg US
    23.7 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    798 km
    496 mi
  • Largest trunk
    500 L
  • Best economy score
    75/100
  • Best practicality score
    75/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelJaguarXJ (X300)R 4.0 24V SportBMW7 Series (E38)750i
Power
320hp239kW
326hp243kW
Torque
512Nm378lb-ft
490Nm361lb-ft
Curb weight
1,875kg4,134lb
1,960kg4,321lb
Gross weight
2,295kg5,060lb
2,495kg5,501lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
65.8s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
72.2s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.3s
6.6s
0-200 km/h
19.3s
Calculated
20.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.0s
Calculated
6.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
12.5L/100 km18.8mpg US22.6mpg UK
11.9L/100 km19.8mpg US23.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
16.8L/100 km14mpg US16.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
8.6L/100 km27.4mpg US32.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.2s
Calculated
14.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
171hp/t127kW/t77hp/1000 lb
Calculated
166hp/t124kW/t75hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
273Nm/t183lb-ft/ton
Calculated
250Nm/t167lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
688km428mi
Calculated
798km496mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,980cc243cu in
5,379cc328cu in
Length
5,023mm198in
4,984mm196in
Width
1,798mm71in
1,862mm73in
Height
1,303mm51in
1,425mm56in
Wheelbase
2,870mm113in
2,930mm115in
Front track
1,500mm59in
1,552mm61in
Rear track
1,498mm59in
1,568mm62in
Trunk volume
430L
500L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
86L
95L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Jaguar XJ (X300) R 4.0 24V SportBMW 7 Series (E38) 750iPowerTorque
  • Jaguar XJ (X300) R 4.0 24V Sport: Power / Torque
  • BMW 7 Series (E38) 750i: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
JaguarXJ (X300)R 4.0 24V Sport5,000 rpm3,050 rpm5,250 rpm
BMW7 Series (E38)750i5,000 rpm3,900 rpm5,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricJaguarXJ (X300)R 4.0 24V SportBMW7 Series (E38)750i
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.0 s
6.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.3 s
6.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
19.3 s
20.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.5 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.5 s
9.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.1 s
12.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.2 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
JaguarXJ (X300)R 4.0 24V Sport
320 hp
239 kW
BMW7 Series (E38)750i
326 hp
243 kW

BMW 7 Series (E38) 750i has 6 hp more than Jaguar XJ (X300) R 4.0 24V Sport.

The biggest power difference is between Jaguar XJ (X300) R 4.0 24V Sport and BMW 7 Series (E38) 750i: 6 hp (4 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
JaguarXJ (X300)R 4.0 24V Sport
512 Nm
378 lb-ft
BMW7 Series (E38)750i
490 Nm
361 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
JaguarXJ (X300)R 4.0 24V Sport
1,875 kg
4,134 lb
BMW7 Series (E38)750i
1,960 kg
4,321 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 (X300)R 4.0 24V Sport
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMW7 Series (E38)750i
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 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
JaguarXJ (X300)R 4.0 24V Sport6.3 s
BMW7 Series (E38)750i6.6 s

Although BMW 7 Series (E38) 750i has more power, Jaguar XJ (X300) R 4.0 24V Sport is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Jaguar XJ (X300) R 4.0 24V Sport and BMW 7 Series (E38) 750i: 0.3 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 (X300)R 4.0 24V Sport
12.5 L/100 km
18.8 mpg US
22.6 mpg UK
BMW7 Series (E38)750i
11.9 L/100 km
19.8 mpg US
23.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW 7 Series (E38) 750i and Jaguar XJ (X300) R 4.0 24V Sport: 0.6 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 (X300)R 4.0 24V Sport
171 hp/t
127 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
BMW7 Series (E38)750i
166 hp/t
124 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
JaguarXJ (X300)R 4.0 24V Sport
688 km
428 mi
BMW7 Series (E38)750i
798 km
496 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
JaguarXJ (X300)R 4.0 24V Sport
320 hp
239 kW
6.3 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMW7 Series (E38)750i
326 hp
243 kW
6.6 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 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
JaguarXJ (X300)R 4.0 24V Sport
Power
320 hp
239 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 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
1,303 mm
51.3 in
BMW7 Series (E38)750i
Power
326 hp
243 kW
0-100 km/h6.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
4,984 mm
196.2 in
Height
1,425 mm
56.1 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 (X300)R 4.0 24V Sport
Power
320 hp
239 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
12.5 L/100 km
18.8 mpg US
22.6 mpg UK
BMW7 Series (E38)750i
Power
326 hp
243 kW
0-100 km/h6.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
11.9 L/100 km
19.8 mpg US
23.7 mpg UK

Jaguar XJ (X300) R 4.0 24V Sport 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 (X300)R 4.0 24V Sport
12.5 L/100 km
18.8 mpg US
22.6 mpg UK
6.3 s
BMW7 Series (E38)750i
11.9 L/100 km
19.8 mpg US
23.7 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
JaguarXJ (X300)R 4.0 24V Sport
171 hp/t
127 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
12.5 L/100 km
18.8 mpg US
22.6 mpg UK
BMW7 Series (E38)750i
166 hp/t
124 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp
11.9 L/100 km
19.8 mpg US
23.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleJaguarXJ (X300)R 4.0 24V SportBMW7 Series (E38)750i
Power
320 hp
239 kW
326 hp
243 kW
Torque
512 Nm
378 lb-ft
490 Nm
361 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.3 s
6.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,875 kg
4,134 lb
1,960 kg
4,321 lb
Fuel consumption
12.5 L/100 km
18.8 mpg US
22.6 mpg UK
11.9 L/100 km
19.8 mpg US
23.7 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
430 L
15.2 cu ft
Length
5,023 mm
197.8 in
Height
1,303 mm
51.3 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
4,984 mm
196.2 in
Height
1,425 mm
56.1 in
Range score
688 km
428 mi
798 km
496 mi
Trunk score
430 L
15.2 cu ft
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
171 hp/t
127 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
166 hp/t
124 kW/t
6.0 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 (X300) R 4.0 24V SportBMW 7 Series (E38) 750i
Consumption12.5 L/100 km18.8 mpg US22.6 mpg UK11.9 L/100 km19.8 mpg US23.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km21.88 LC100 km20.83 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi35.20 LC100 mi33.51 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,875 L495 US gal412 UK gal1,785 L472 US gal393 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,281 LC/year3,124 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Jaguar XJ (X300) R 4.0 24V Sport

  • Has 22 Nm more
  • Is 85 kg lighter
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 4 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk

BMW 7 Series (E38) 750i

  • Has 6 hp more
  • Uses 0.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 110 km (69 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 70 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest

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