Car comparison

BMW 8 Series (E31) 850Ci 5.4vsJaguar XJS Coupe 6.0

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

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BMW 8 Series (E31)

850Ci 5.4

326 hp5379 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedCoupe1994-1999
VS

Jaguar XJS Coupe

6.0

318 hp5994 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedCoupe1991-1994

Comparison overview

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BMW 8 Series (E31) 850Ci 5.4

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.3 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    326 hp
    243 kW
  • Highest torque
    490 Nm
    361 lb-ft
  • Lowest city consumption
    21.1 L/100 km
    11.1 mpg US
    13.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    9.9 L/100 km
    23.8 mpg US
    28.5 mpg UK
  • Best overall score
    60/100
  • Best performance score
    66/100

Jaguar XJS Coupe 6.0

  • Lightest
    1,825 kg
    4,023 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    174 hp/t
    130 kW/t
    5.7 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    407 L
  • Best economy score
    72/100
  • Best practicality score
    51/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW8 Series (E31)850Ci 5.4JaguarXJS Coupe6.0
Power
326hp243kW
318hp237kW
Torque
490Nm361lb-ft
463Nm341lb-ft
Curb weight
1,880kg4,145lb
1,825kg4,023lb
Gross weight
2,300kg5,071lb
2,175kg4,795lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
245 km/h
152 mph
To 99% top speed
90.9s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
94.8s99% target: 243 km/h / 151 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.3s
7.4s
0-200 km/h
22.6s
Calculated
29.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.0s
Calculated
7.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption-
13L/100 km18.1mpg US21.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
21.1L/100 km11.1mpg US13.4mpg UK
21.9L/100 km10.7mpg US12.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
9.9L/100 km23.8mpg US28.5mpg UK
10.6L/100 km22.2mpg US26.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.3s
Calculated
15.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
173hp/t129kW/t79hp/1000 lb
Calculated
174hp/t130kW/t79hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
261Nm/t174lb-ft/ton
Calculated
254Nm/t170lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
685km425mi
Calculated
Displacement
5,379cc328cu in
5,994cc366cu in
Length
4,780mm188in
4,820mm190in
Width
1,855mm73in
1,793mm71in
Height
1,340mm53in
1,279mm50in
Wheelbase
2,684mm106in
2,588mm102in
Front track
1,554mm61in
1,489mm59in
Rear track
1,562mm61in
1,504mm59in
Trunk volume
320L
407L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
90L
89L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW 8 Series (E31) 850Ci 5.4Jaguar XJS Coupe 6.0PowerTorque
  • BMW 8 Series (E31) 850Ci 5.4: Power / Torque
  • Jaguar XJS Coupe 6.0: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW8 Series (E31)850Ci 5.45,000 rpm3,900 rpm5,250 rpm
JaguarXJS Coupe6.05,400 rpm3,750 rpm5,650 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW8 Series (E31)850Ci 5.4JaguarXJS Coupe6.0
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.0 s
7.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.3 s
7.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
22.6 s
29.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
245 km/h
152 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.3 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.4 s
10.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.1 s
12.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.3 s
15.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
163 km/h
101 mph
152 km/h
95 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW8 Series (E31)850Ci 5.4
326 hp
243 kW
JaguarXJS Coupe6.0
318 hp
237 kW

BMW 8 Series (E31) 850Ci 5.4 has 8 hp more than Jaguar XJS Coupe 6.0.

The biggest power difference is between Jaguar XJS Coupe 6.0 and BMW 8 Series (E31) 850Ci 5.4: 8 hp (6 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW8 Series (E31)850Ci 5.4
490 Nm
361 lb-ft
JaguarXJS Coupe6.0
463 Nm
341 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW8 Series (E31)850Ci 5.4
1,880 kg
4,145 lb
JaguarXJS Coupe6.0
1,825 kg
4,023 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW8 Series (E31)850Ci 5.4
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
JaguarXJS Coupe6.0
245 km/h
152 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW8 Series (E31)850Ci 5.46.3 s
JaguarXJS Coupe6.07.4 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 8 Series (E31) 850Ci 5.4 and Jaguar XJS Coupe 6.0: 1.1 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW8 Series (E31)850Ci 5.4
173 hp/t
129 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
JaguarXJS Coupe6.0
174 hp/t
130 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW8 Series (E31)850Ci 5.4
326 hp
243 kW
6.3 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
JaguarXJS Coupe6.0
318 hp
237 kW
7.4 s
245 km/h
152 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
BMW8 Series (E31)850Ci 5.4
Power
326 hp
243 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
320 L
11.3 cu ft
Length
4,780 mm
188.2 in
Height
1,340 mm
52.8 in
JaguarXJS Coupe6.0
Power
318 hp
237 kW
0-100 km/h7.4 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
407 L
14.4 cu ft
Length
4,820 mm
189.8 in
Height
1,279 mm
50.4 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW8 Series (E31)850Ci 5.4JaguarXJS Coupe6.0
Power
326 hp
243 kW
318 hp
237 kW
Torque
490 Nm
361 lb-ft
463 Nm
341 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.3 s
7.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
245 km/h
152 mph
Lightness
1,880 kg
4,145 lb
1,825 kg
4,023 lb
Fuel consumption
-
13.0 L/100 km
18.1 mpg US
21.7 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
320 L
11.3 cu ft
Length
4,780 mm
188.2 in
Height
1,340 mm
52.8 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
407 L
14.4 cu ft
Length
4,820 mm
189.8 in
Height
1,279 mm
50.4 in
Range score
-
685 km
425 mi
Trunk score
320 L
11.3 cu ft
407 L
14.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
173 hp/t
129 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
174 hp/t
130 kW/t
5.7 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 XJS Coupe 6.0
Consumption13 L/100 km18.1 mpg US21.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km22.75 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi36.61 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,950 L515 US gal429 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,413 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 8 Series (E31) 850Ci 5.4

  • Has 8 hp more
  • Has 27 Nm more
  • Is 1.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 20 km/h (12 mph) higher top speed

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

Jaguar XJS Coupe 6.0

  • Is 55 kg lighter
  • Has 1 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 87 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed

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