Car comparison

Jaguar XJS Coupe 6.0vsBMW 8 Series (E31) 850Ci 5.4

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

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Jaguar XJS Coupe

6.0

302 hp5993 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedCoupe1993-1996
VS

BMW 8 Series (E31)

850Ci 5.4

326 hp5379 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedCoupe1994-1999

Comparison overview

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Best choices

BMW 8 Series (E31) 850Ci 5.4

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.3 s
  • Most powerful
    326 hp
    243 kW
  • Highest torque
    490 Nm
    361 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    173 hp/t
    129 kW/t
    5.8 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    60/100
  • Best performance score
    66/100

Jaguar XJS Coupe 6.0

  • Fastest top speed
    270 km/h
    168 mph Unrestricted
    260 km/h
    162 mph Restricted
  • Lightest
    1,860 kg
    4,101 lb
  • Largest trunk
    407 L
  • Best economy score
    67/100
  • Best practicality score
    51/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelJaguarXJS Coupe6.0BMW8 Series (E31)850Ci 5.4
Power
302hp225kW
326hp243kW
Torque
471Nm347lb-ft
490Nm361lb-ft
Curb weight
1,860kg4,101lb
1,880kg4,145lb
Gross weight
2,210kg4,872lb
2,300kg5,071lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
260 km/h162 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
100.4s99% target: 267 km/h / 166 mph
Calculated
90.9s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.8s
6.3s
0-200 km/h
23.9s
Calculated
22.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.5s
Calculated
6.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
14.9L/100 km15.8mpg US19.0mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption city-
21.1L/100 km11.1mpg US13.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
9.9L/100 km23.8mpg US28.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.8s
Calculated
14.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
162hp/t121kW/t74hp/1000 lb
Calculated
173hp/t129kW/t79hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
253Nm/t169lb-ft/ton
Calculated
261Nm/t174lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
597km371mi
Calculated
-
Displacement
5,993cc366cu in
5,379cc328cu in
Length
4,820mm190in
4,780mm188in
Width
1,793mm71in
1,855mm73in
Height
1,254mm49in
1,340mm53in
Wheelbase
2,588mm102in
2,684mm106in
Front track
1,489mm59in
1,554mm61in
Rear track
1,504mm59in
1,562mm61in
Trunk volume
407L
320L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
89L
90L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Jaguar XJS Coupe 6.0BMW 8 Series (E31) 850Ci 5.4PowerTorque
  • Jaguar XJS Coupe 6.0: Power / Torque
  • BMW 8 Series (E31) 850Ci 5.4: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
JaguarXJS Coupe6.05,350 rpm2,850 rpm5,600 rpm
BMW8 Series (E31)850Ci 5.45,000 rpm3,900 rpm5,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricJaguarXJS Coupe6.0BMW8 Series (E31)850Ci 5.4
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.5 s
6.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.8 s
6.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
23.9 s
22.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
260 km/h162 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.5 s
6.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.7 s
9.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.5 s
12.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.8 s
14.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
160 km/h
99 mph
163 km/h
101 mph

Power comparison

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

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

BMW 8 Series (E31) 850Ci 5.4 has 24 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: 24 hp (18 kW).

Torque comparison

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

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

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
JaguarXJS Coupe6.0
1,860 kg
4,101 lb
BMW8 Series (E31)850Ci 5.4
1,880 kg
4,145 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
JaguarXJS Coupe6.0
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
260 km/h162 mph
BMW8 Series (E31)850Ci 5.4
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
JaguarXJS Coupe6.06.8 s
BMW8 Series (E31)850Ci 5.46.3 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 8 Series (E31) 850Ci 5.4 and Jaguar XJS Coupe 6.0: 0.5 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

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

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

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
JaguarXJS Coupe6.0
302 hp
225 kW
6.8 s
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
260 km/h162 mph
BMW8 Series (E31)850Ci 5.4
326 hp
243 kW
6.3 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
JaguarXJS Coupe6.0
Power
302 hp
225 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
260 km/h162 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
407 L
14.4 cu ft
Length
4,820 mm
189.8 in
Height
1,254 mm
49.4 in
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleJaguarXJS Coupe6.0BMW8 Series (E31)850Ci 5.4
Power
302 hp
225 kW
326 hp
243 kW
Torque
471 Nm
347 lb-ft
490 Nm
361 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.8 s
6.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
260 km/h162 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,860 kg
4,101 lb
1,880 kg
4,145 lb
Fuel consumption
14.9 L/100 km
15.8 mpg US
19.0 mpg UK
-
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
407 L
14.4 cu ft
Length
4,820 mm
189.8 in
Height
1,254 mm
49.4 in
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
Range score
597 km
371 mi
-
Trunk score
407 L
14.4 cu ft
320 L
11.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
162 hp/t
121 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
173 hp/t
129 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleJaguar XJS Coupe 6.0
Consumption14.9 L/100 km15.8 mpg US19 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km26.08 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi41.96 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,235 L590 US gal492 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,911 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Jaguar XJS Coupe 6.0

  • Is 20 kg lighter
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 87 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power

BMW 8 Series (E31) 850Ci 5.4

  • Has 24 hp more
  • Has 19 Nm more
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 11 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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