Car comparison

BMW M3 (E90) 4.0 V8vsJaguar XF (X250) 4.2 V8

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

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BMW M3 (E90)

4.0 V8

420 hp3999 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedSedan2008-2008
VS

Jaguar XF (X250)

4.2 V8

416 hp4196 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticSuperchargedSedan2007-2009

Comparison overview

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Best choices

BMW M3 (E90) 4.0 V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    420 hp
    313 kW
  • Lightest
    1,605 kg
    3,538 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    262 hp/t
    195 kW/t
    3.8 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    12.4 L/100 km
    19.0 mpg US
    22.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    17.9 L/100 km
    13.1 mpg US
    15.8 mpg UK
  • Best economy score
    74/100

Jaguar XF (X250) 4.2 V8

  • Highest torque
    560 Nm
    413 lb-ft
  • Lowest highway consumption
    9.1 L/100 km
    25.8 mpg US
    31.0 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    556 km
    345 mi
  • Largest trunk
    540 L
  • Best overall score
    75/100
  • Best performance score
    74/100
  • Best practicality score
    77/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMWM3 (E90)4.0 V8JaguarXF (X250)4.2 V8
Power
420hp313kW
416hp310kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
560Nm413lb-ft
Curb weight
1,605kg3,538lb
1,842kg4,061lb
Gross weight
2,150kg4,740lb
2,330kg5,137lb
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
59.7s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
52.9s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.9s
5.4s
0-200 km/h
16.2s
16.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.7s
Calculated
5.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
12.4L/100 km19mpg US22.8mpg UK
12.6L/100 km18.7mpg US22.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
17.9L/100 km13.1mpg US15.8mpg UK
18.7L/100 km12.6mpg US15.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
9.2L/100 km25.6mpg US30.7mpg UK
9.1L/100 km25.8mpg US31.0mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.0s
Calculated
13.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
262hp/t195kW/t119hp/1000 lb
Calculated
226hp/t168kW/t102hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
249Nm/t167lb-ft/ton
Calculated
304Nm/t203lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
508km316mi
Calculated
556km345mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,999cc244cu in
4,196cc256cu in
Length
4,580mm180in
4,961mm195in
Width
1,817mm72in
1,877mm74in
Height
1,447mm57in
1,460mm57in
Wheelbase
2,761mm109in
2,909mm115in
Front track
1,540mm61in
1,559mm61in
Rear track
1,539mm61in
1,571mm62in
Trunk volume
450L
540L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
63L
70L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW M3 (E90) 4.0 V8Jaguar XF (X250) 4.2 V8PowerTorque
  • BMW M3 (E90) 4.0 V8: Power / Torque
  • Jaguar XF (X250) 4.2 V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMWM3 (E90)4.0 V88,300 rpm3,900 rpm8,550 rpm
JaguarXF (X250)4.2 V86,250 rpm3,500 rpm6,500 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMWM3 (E90)4.0 V8JaguarXF (X250)4.2 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.7 s
5.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.9 s
5.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
16.2 s
16.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
5.7 s
6.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.5 s
8.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.9 s
11.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.0 s
13.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
181 km/h
112 mph
182 km/h
113 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWM3 (E90)4.0 V8
420 hp
313 kW
JaguarXF (X250)4.2 V8
416 hp
310 kW

BMW M3 (E90) 4.0 V8 has 4 hp more than Jaguar XF (X250) 4.2 V8.

The biggest power difference is between Jaguar XF (X250) 4.2 V8 and BMW M3 (E90) 4.0 V8: 4 hp (3 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWM3 (E90)4.0 V8
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
JaguarXF (X250)4.2 V8
560 Nm
413 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWM3 (E90)4.0 V8
1,605 kg
3,538 lb
JaguarXF (X250)4.2 V8
1,842 kg
4,061 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWM3 (E90)4.0 V8
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
JaguarXF (X250)4.2 V8
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
BMWM3 (E90)4.0 V84.9 s
JaguarXF (X250)4.2 V85.4 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW M3 (E90) 4.0 V8 and Jaguar XF (X250) 4.2 V8: 0.5 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWM3 (E90)4.0 V8
12.4 L/100 km
19.0 mpg US
22.8 mpg UK
JaguarXF (X250)4.2 V8
12.6 L/100 km
18.7 mpg US
22.4 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWM3 (E90)4.0 V8
262 hp/t
195 kW/t
3.8 kg/hp
JaguarXF (X250)4.2 V8
226 hp/t
168 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWM3 (E90)4.0 V8
508 km
316 mi
JaguarXF (X250)4.2 V8
556 km
345 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMWM3 (E90)4.0 V8
420 hp
313 kW
4.9 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
JaguarXF (X250)4.2 V8
416 hp
310 kW
5.4 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
BMWM3 (E90)4.0 V8
Power
420 hp
313 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Length
4,580 mm
180.3 in
Height
1,447 mm
57.0 in
JaguarXF (X250)4.2 V8
Power
416 hp
310 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
540 L
19.1 cu ft
Length
4,961 mm
195.3 in
Height
1,460 mm
57.5 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
BMWM3 (E90)4.0 V8
Power
420 hp
313 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
12.4 L/100 km
19.0 mpg US
22.8 mpg UK
JaguarXF (X250)4.2 V8
Power
416 hp
310 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
12.6 L/100 km
18.7 mpg US
22.4 mpg UK

BMW M3 (E90) 4.0 V8 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
BMWM3 (E90)4.0 V8
12.4 L/100 km
19.0 mpg US
22.8 mpg UK
4.9 s
JaguarXF (X250)4.2 V8
12.6 L/100 km
18.7 mpg US
22.4 mpg UK
5.4 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
BMWM3 (E90)4.0 V8
262 hp/t
195 kW/t
3.8 kg/hp
12.4 L/100 km
19.0 mpg US
22.8 mpg UK
JaguarXF (X250)4.2 V8
226 hp/t
168 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
12.6 L/100 km
18.7 mpg US
22.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMWM3 (E90)4.0 V8JaguarXF (X250)4.2 V8
Power
420 hp
313 kW
416 hp
310 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
560 Nm
413 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.9 s
5.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,605 kg
3,538 lb
1,842 kg
4,061 lb
Fuel consumption
12.4 L/100 km
19.0 mpg US
22.8 mpg UK
12.6 L/100 km
18.7 mpg US
22.4 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Length
4,580 mm
180.3 in
Height
1,447 mm
57.0 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
540 L
19.1 cu ft
Length
4,961 mm
195.3 in
Height
1,460 mm
57.5 in
Range score
508 km
316 mi
556 km
345 mi
Trunk score
450 L
15.9 cu ft
540 L
19.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
262 hp/t
195 kW/t
3.8 kg/hp
226 hp/t
168 kW/t
4.4 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 M3 (E90) 4.0 V8Jaguar XF (X250) 4.2 V8
Consumption12.4 L/100 km19 mpg US22.8 mpg UK12.6 L/100 km18.7 mpg US22.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km21.70 LC100 km22.05 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi34.92 LC100 mi35.49 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,860 L491 US gal409 UK gal1,890 L499 US gal416 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,255 LC/year3,308 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW M3 (E90) 4.0 V8

  • Has 4 hp more
  • Is 237 kg lighter
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 0.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 36 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Smallest trunk

Jaguar XF (X250) 4.2 V8

  • Has 160 Nm more
  • Has 47 km (30 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 90 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

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