Car comparison

Jaguar XF (X250) 4.2 V8vsJaguar XF Sportbrake (X260) S 3.0 V6

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

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Jaguar XF (X250)

4.2 V8

416 hp4196 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticSuperchargedSedan2007-2009
VS

Jaguar XF Sportbrake (X260)

S 3.0 V6

380 hp2995 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticSuperchargedWagon / estate2015-2018

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Jaguar XF (X250) 4.2 V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    416 hp
    310 kW
  • Highest torque
    560 Nm
    413 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    226 hp/t
    168 kW/t
    4.4 kg/hp
  • Lowest highway consumption
    9.1 L/100 km
    25.8 mpg US
    31.0 mpg UK
  • Best overall score
    75/100
  • Best performance score
    74/100

Jaguar XF Sportbrake (X260) S 3.0 V6

  • Lightest
    1,835 kg
    4,045 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    11.2 L/100 km
    21.0 mpg US
    25.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    13.1 L/100 km
    18.0 mpg US
    21.6 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    661 km
    411 mi
  • Largest trunk
    565 L
  • Best economy score
    77/100
  • Best practicality score
    87/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelJaguarXF (X250)4.2 V8JaguarXF Sportbrake (X260)S 3.0 V6
Power
416hp310kW
380hp283kW
Torque
560Nm413lb-ft
450Nm332lb-ft
Curb weight
1,842kg4,061lb
1,835kg4,045lb
Gross weight
2,330kg5,137lb
2,430kg5,357lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
52.9s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
55.4s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.4s
5.5s
0-200 km/h
16.1s
Calculated
17.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.2s
Calculated
5.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
12.6L/100 km18.7mpg US22.4mpg UK
11.2L/100 km21mpg US25.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
18.7L/100 km12.6mpg US15.1mpg UK
13.1L/100 km18mpg US21.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
9.1L/100 km25.8mpg US31.0mpg UK
9.4L/100 km25mpg US30.1mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.3s
Calculated
13.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
226hp/t168kW/t102hp/1000 lb
Calculated
207hp/t154kW/t94hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
304Nm/t203lb-ft/ton
Calculated
245Nm/t164lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
556km345mi
Calculated
661km411mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,196cc256cu in
2,995cc183cu in
Length
4,961mm195in
4,954mm195in
Width
1,877mm74in
-
Height
1,460mm57in
1,496mm59in
Wheelbase
2,909mm115in
2,960mm117in
Front track
1,559mm61in
1,605mm63in
Rear track
1,571mm62in
1,607mm63in
Ground clearance-
116mm5in
Trunk volume
540L
565L
Max trunk volume-
1,700L
Doors
4
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
70L
74L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Jaguar XF (X250) 4.2 V8Jaguar XF Sportbrake (X260) S 3.0 V6PowerTorque
  • Jaguar XF (X250) 4.2 V8: Power / Torque
  • Jaguar XF Sportbrake (X260) S 3.0 V6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
JaguarXF (X250)4.2 V86,250 rpm3,500 rpm6,500 rpm
JaguarXF Sportbrake (X260)S 3.0 V66,500 rpm4,500 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricJaguarXF (X250)4.2 V8JaguarXF Sportbrake (X260)S 3.0 V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.2 s
5.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.4 s
5.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
16.1 s
17.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.1 s
6.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.9 s
9.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.3 s
11.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.3 s
13.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
182 km/h
113 mph
179 km/h
111 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
JaguarXF (X250)4.2 V8
416 hp
310 kW
JaguarXF Sportbrake (X260)S 3.0 V6
380 hp
283 kW

Jaguar XF (X250) 4.2 V8 has 36 hp more than Jaguar XF Sportbrake (X260) S 3.0 V6.

The biggest power difference is between Jaguar XF Sportbrake (X260) S 3.0 V6 and Jaguar XF (X250) 4.2 V8: 36 hp (27 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
JaguarXF (X250)4.2 V8
560 Nm
413 lb-ft
JaguarXF Sportbrake (X260)S 3.0 V6
450 Nm
332 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
JaguarXF (X250)4.2 V8
1,842 kg
4,061 lb
JaguarXF Sportbrake (X260)S 3.0 V6
1,835 kg
4,045 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
JaguarXF (X250)4.2 V8
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
JaguarXF Sportbrake (X260)S 3.0 V6
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 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
JaguarXF (X250)4.2 V85.4 s
JaguarXF Sportbrake (X260)S 3.0 V65.5 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Jaguar XF (X250) 4.2 V8 and Jaguar XF Sportbrake (X260) S 3.0 V6: 0.1 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
JaguarXF (X250)4.2 V8
12.6 L/100 km
18.7 mpg US
22.4 mpg UK
JaguarXF Sportbrake (X260)S 3.0 V6
11.2 L/100 km
21.0 mpg US
25.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Jaguar XF Sportbrake (X260) S 3.0 V6 and Jaguar XF (X250) 4.2 V8: 1.4 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
JaguarXF (X250)4.2 V8
226 hp/t
168 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
JaguarXF Sportbrake (X260)S 3.0 V6
207 hp/t
154 kW/t
4.8 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
JaguarXF (X250)4.2 V8
556 km
345 mi
JaguarXF Sportbrake (X260)S 3.0 V6
661 km
411 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
JaguarXF (X250)4.2 V8
416 hp
310 kW
5.4 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
JaguarXF Sportbrake (X260)S 3.0 V6
380 hp
283 kW
5.5 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 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
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
JaguarXF Sportbrake (X260)S 3.0 V6
Power
380 hp
283 kW
0-100 km/h5.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
565 L
20.0 cu ft
Length
4,954 mm
195.0 in
Height
1,496 mm
58.9 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
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
JaguarXF Sportbrake (X260)S 3.0 V6
Power
380 hp
283 kW
0-100 km/h5.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
11.2 L/100 km
21.0 mpg US
25.2 mpg UK

Jaguar XF (X250) 4.2 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
JaguarXF (X250)4.2 V8
12.6 L/100 km
18.7 mpg US
22.4 mpg UK
5.4 s
JaguarXF Sportbrake (X260)S 3.0 V6
11.2 L/100 km
21.0 mpg US
25.2 mpg UK
5.5 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
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
JaguarXF Sportbrake (X260)S 3.0 V6
207 hp/t
154 kW/t
4.8 kg/hp
11.2 L/100 km
21.0 mpg US
25.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleJaguarXF (X250)4.2 V8JaguarXF Sportbrake (X260)S 3.0 V6
Power
416 hp
310 kW
380 hp
283 kW
Torque
560 Nm
413 lb-ft
450 Nm
332 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.4 s
5.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,842 kg
4,061 lb
1,835 kg
4,045 lb
Fuel consumption
12.6 L/100 km
18.7 mpg US
22.4 mpg UK
11.2 L/100 km
21.0 mpg US
25.2 mpg UK
Practicality
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
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
565 L
20.0 cu ft
Length
4,954 mm
195.0 in
Height
1,496 mm
58.9 in
Range score
556 km
345 mi
661 km
411 mi
Trunk score
540 L
19.1 cu ft
565 L
20.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
226 hp/t
168 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
207 hp/t
154 kW/t
4.8 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 XF (X250) 4.2 V8Jaguar XF Sportbrake (X260) S 3.0 V6
Consumption12.6 L/100 km18.7 mpg US22.4 mpg UK11.2 L/100 km21 mpg US25.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km22.05 LC100 km19.60 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi35.49 LC100 mi31.54 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,890 L499 US gal416 UK gal1,680 L444 US gal370 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,308 LC/year2,940 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Jaguar XF (X250) 4.2 V8

  • Has 36 hp more
  • Has 110 Nm more
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 19 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

Jaguar XF Sportbrake (X260) S 3.0 V6

  • Is 7 kg lighter
  • Uses 1.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 105 km (65 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 25 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

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