Car comparison

Jaguar XJS Coupe 6.0vsBMW M3 Coupe (E36) 3.0i

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 M3 Coupe (E36)

3.0i

286 hp2990 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe1992-1995

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

BMW M3 Coupe (E36) 3.0i

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.0 s
  • Lightest
    1,460 kg
    3,219 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    196 hp/t
    146 kW/t
    5.1 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.1 L/100 km
    25.8 mpg US
    31.0 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    714 km
    444 mi
  • Best overall score
    60/100
  • Best economy score
    82/100
  • Best practicality score
    55/100

Jaguar XJS Coupe 6.0

  • Fastest top speed
    270 km/h
    168 mph Unrestricted
    260 km/h
    162 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    302 hp
    225 kW
  • Highest torque
    471 Nm
    347 lb-ft
  • Largest trunk
    407 L
  • Best performance score
    63/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelJaguarXJS Coupe6.0BMWM3 Coupe (E36)3.0i
Power
302hp225kW
286hp213kW
Torque
471Nm347lb-ft
320Nm236lb-ft
Curb weight
1,860kg4,101lb
1,460kg3,219lb
Gross weight
2,210kg4,872lb
1,930kg4,255lb
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
80.2s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.8s
6.0s
0-200 km/h
23.9s
Calculated
20.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.5s
Calculated
5.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
14.9L/100 km15.8mpg US19.0mpg UK
9.1L/100 km25.8mpg US31.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
13L/100 km18.1mpg US21.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.8s
Calculated
14.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
162hp/t121kW/t74hp/1000 lb
Calculated
196hp/t146kW/t89hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
253Nm/t169lb-ft/ton
Calculated
219Nm/t147lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
597km371mi
Calculated
714km444mi
Calculated
Displacement
5,993cc366cu in
2,990cc182cu in
Length
4,820mm190in
4,433mm175in
Width
1,793mm71in
1,710mm67in
Height
1,254mm49in
1,335mm53in
Wheelbase
2,588mm102in
2,700mm106in
Front track
1,489mm59in
1,422mm56in
Rear track
1,504mm59in
1,444mm57in
Ground clearance-
110mm4in
Trunk volume
407L
405L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
5
Fuel tank
89L
65L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Jaguar XJS Coupe 6.0BMW M3 Coupe (E36) 3.0iPowerTorque
  • Jaguar XJS Coupe 6.0: Power / Torque
  • BMW M3 Coupe (E36) 3.0i: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
JaguarXJS Coupe6.05,350 rpm2,850 rpm5,600 rpm
BMWM3 Coupe (E36)3.0i7,000 rpm3,600 rpm7,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricJaguarXJS Coupe6.0BMWM3 Coupe (E36)3.0i
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.5 s
5.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.8 s
6.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
23.9 s
20.7 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
6.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.7 s
9.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.5 s
11.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.8 s
14.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
160 km/h
99 mph
167 km/h
104 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
JaguarXJS Coupe6.0
302 hp
225 kW
BMWM3 Coupe (E36)3.0i
286 hp
213 kW

Jaguar XJS Coupe 6.0 has 16 hp more than BMW M3 Coupe (E36) 3.0i.

The biggest power difference is between BMW M3 Coupe (E36) 3.0i and Jaguar XJS Coupe 6.0: 16 hp (12 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
BMWM3 Coupe (E36)3.0i
320 Nm
236 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
BMWM3 Coupe (E36)3.0i
1,460 kg
3,219 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
BMWM3 Coupe (E36)3.0i
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
BMWM3 Coupe (E36)3.0i6.0 s

Although Jaguar XJS Coupe 6.0 has more power, BMW M3 Coupe (E36) 3.0i is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW M3 Coupe (E36) 3.0i and Jaguar XJS Coupe 6.0: 0.8 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
JaguarXJS Coupe6.0
14.9 L/100 km
15.8 mpg US
19.0 mpg UK
BMWM3 Coupe (E36)3.0i
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW M3 Coupe (E36) 3.0i and Jaguar XJS Coupe 6.0: 5.8 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
JaguarXJS Coupe6.0
162 hp/t
121 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
BMWM3 Coupe (E36)3.0i
196 hp/t
146 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
JaguarXJS Coupe6.0
597 km
371 mi
BMWM3 Coupe (E36)3.0i
714 km
444 mi

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
BMWM3 Coupe (E36)3.0i
286 hp
213 kW
6.0 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
BMWM3 Coupe (E36)3.0i
Power
286 hp
213 kW
0-100 km/h6.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
5 seats
Trunk
405 L
14.3 cu ft
Length
4,433 mm
174.5 in
Height
1,335 mm
52.6 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
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
14.9 L/100 km
15.8 mpg US
19.0 mpg UK
BMWM3 Coupe (E36)3.0i
Power
286 hp
213 kW
0-100 km/h6.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK

BMW M3 Coupe (E36) 3.0i 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
JaguarXJS Coupe6.0
14.9 L/100 km
15.8 mpg US
19.0 mpg UK
6.8 s
BMWM3 Coupe (E36)3.0i
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
6.0 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
JaguarXJS Coupe6.0
162 hp/t
121 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
14.9 L/100 km
15.8 mpg US
19.0 mpg UK
BMWM3 Coupe (E36)3.0i
196 hp/t
146 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleJaguarXJS Coupe6.0BMWM3 Coupe (E36)3.0i
Power
302 hp
225 kW
286 hp
213 kW
Torque
471 Nm
347 lb-ft
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.8 s
6.0 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
1,460 kg
3,219 lb
Fuel consumption
14.9 L/100 km
15.8 mpg US
19.0 mpg UK
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 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
5 seats
Trunk
405 L
14.3 cu ft
Length
4,433 mm
174.5 in
Height
1,335 mm
52.6 in
Range score
597 km
371 mi
714 km
444 mi
Trunk score
407 L
14.4 cu ft
405 L
14.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
162 hp/t
121 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
196 hp/t
146 kW/t
5.1 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 6.0BMW M3 Coupe (E36) 3.0i
Consumption14.9 L/100 km15.8 mpg US19 mpg UK9.1 L/100 km25.8 mpg US31 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km26.08 LC100 km15.92 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi41.96 LC100 mi25.63 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,235 L590 US gal492 UK gal1,365 L361 US gal300 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,911 LC/year2,389 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Jaguar XJS Coupe 6.0

  • Has 16 hp more
  • Has 151 Nm more
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 2 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

BMW M3 Coupe (E36) 3.0i

  • Is 400 kg lighter
  • Is 0.8 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 5.8 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 34 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 117 km (73 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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