Car comparison

Jaguar XF (X250) · Facelift 2011 R-S 5.0 V8vsJaguar XF (X250) 4.2 V8

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

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Jaguar XF (X250) · Facelift 2011

R-S 5.0 V8

550 hp5000 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticSuperchargedSedan2012-2015
VS

Jaguar XF (X250)

4.2 V8

416 hp4196 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticSuperchargedSedan2007-2009

Comparison overview

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Jaguar XF (X250) Facelift 2011 R-S 5.0 V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.6 s
  • Fastest top speed
    315 km/h
    196 mph Unrestricted
    300 km/h
    186 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    550 hp
    410 kW
  • Highest torque
    680 Nm
    502 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    293 hp/t
    219 kW/t
    3.4 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    11.6 L/100 km
    20.3 mpg US
    24.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    16.9 L/100 km
    13.9 mpg US
    16.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    8.6 L/100 km
    27.4 mpg US
    32.8 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    604 km
    376 mi
  • Largest trunk
    540 L
  • Best overall score
    84/100
  • Best performance score
    88/100
  • Best economy score
    76/100
  • Best practicality score
    77/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelJaguarXF (X250)Facelift 2011R-S 5.0 V8JaguarXF (X250)4.2 V8
Power
550hp410kW
416hp310kW
Torque
680Nm502lb-ft
560Nm413lb-ft
Curb weight
1,875kg4,134lb
1,842kg4,061lb
Gross weight
2,400kg5,291lb
2,330kg5,137lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
315 km/h196 mph
Restricted
300 km/h186 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
49.9s99% target: 312 km/h / 194 mph
Calculated
52.9s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.6s
5.4s
0-200 km/h
11.6s
Calculated
16.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.4s
Calculated
5.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11.6L/100 km20.3mpg US24.4mpg UK
12.6L/100 km18.7mpg US22.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
16.9L/100 km13.9mpg US16.7mpg UK
18.7L/100 km12.6mpg US15.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.6L/100 km27.4mpg US32.8mpg UK
9.1L/100 km25.8mpg US31.0mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.2s
Calculated
13.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
293hp/t219kW/t133hp/1000 lb
Calculated
226hp/t168kW/t102hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
363Nm/t243lb-ft/ton
Calculated
304Nm/t203lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
604km376mi
Calculated
556km345mi
Calculated
Displacement
5,000cc305cu in
4,196cc256cu in
Length
4,981mm196in
4,961mm195in
Width
1,939mm76in
1,877mm74in
Height
1,468mm58in
1,460mm57in
Wheelbase
2,909mm115in
2,909mm115in
Front track
1,549mm61in
1,559mm61in
Rear track
1,563mm62in
1,571mm62in
Trunk volume
540L
540L
Max trunk volume
963L
-
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
70L
70L
CO2 emissions
270g/km
-

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Jaguar XF (X250) Facelift 2011 R-S 5.0 V8Jaguar XF (X250) 4.2 V8PowerTorque
  • Jaguar XF (X250) Facelift 2011 R-S 5.0 V8: Power / Torque
  • Jaguar XF (X250) 4.2 V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
JaguarXF (X250)Facelift 2011R-S 5.0 V86,500 rpm2,500-5,500 rpm6,750 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
MetricJaguarXF (X250)Facelift 2011R-S 5.0 V8JaguarXF (X250)4.2 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.4 s
5.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.6 s
5.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
11.6 s
16.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
315 km/h196 mph
Restricted
300 km/h186 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
5.7 s
6.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.3 s
8.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.4 s
11.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.2 s
13.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
206 km/h
128 mph
182 km/h
113 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
JaguarXF (X250)Facelift 2011R-S 5.0 V8
550 hp
410 kW
JaguarXF (X250)4.2 V8
416 hp
310 kW

Jaguar XF (X250) Facelift 2011 R-S 5.0 V8 has 134 hp more than Jaguar XF (X250) 4.2 V8.

The biggest power difference is between Jaguar XF (X250) 4.2 V8 and Jaguar XF (X250) Facelift 2011 R-S 5.0 V8: 134 hp (100 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
JaguarXF (X250)Facelift 2011R-S 5.0 V8
680 Nm
502 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
JaguarXF (X250)Facelift 2011R-S 5.0 V8
1,875 kg
4,134 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
JaguarXF (X250)Facelift 2011R-S 5.0 V8
Unrestricted
315 km/h196 mph
Restricted
300 km/h186 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
JaguarXF (X250)Facelift 2011R-S 5.0 V84.6 s
JaguarXF (X250)4.2 V85.4 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Jaguar XF (X250) Facelift 2011 R-S 5.0 V8 and Jaguar XF (X250) 4.2 V8: 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
JaguarXF (X250)Facelift 2011R-S 5.0 V8
11.6 L/100 km
20.3 mpg US
24.4 mpg UK
JaguarXF (X250)4.2 V8
12.6 L/100 km
18.7 mpg US
22.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Jaguar XF (X250) Facelift 2011 R-S 5.0 V8 and Jaguar XF (X250) 4.2 V8: 1.0 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)Facelift 2011R-S 5.0 V8
293 hp/t
219 kW/t
3.4 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
JaguarXF (X250)Facelift 2011R-S 5.0 V8
604 km
376 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
JaguarXF (X250)Facelift 2011R-S 5.0 V8
550 hp
410 kW
4.6 s
Unrestricted
315 km/h196 mph
Restricted
300 km/h186 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
JaguarXF (X250)Facelift 2011R-S 5.0 V8
Power
550 hp
410 kW
0-100 km/h4.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
315 km/h196 mph
Restricted
300 km/h186 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
540 L
19.1 cu ft
Length
4,981 mm
196.1 in
Height
1,468 mm
57.8 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
JaguarXF (X250)Facelift 2011R-S 5.0 V8
Power
550 hp
410 kW
0-100 km/h4.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
315 km/h196 mph
Restricted
300 km/h186 mph
11.6 L/100 km
20.3 mpg US
24.4 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

Jaguar XF (X250) Facelift 2011 R-S 5.0 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
JaguarXF (X250)Facelift 2011R-S 5.0 V8
11.6 L/100 km
20.3 mpg US
24.4 mpg UK
4.6 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
JaguarXF (X250)Facelift 2011R-S 5.0 V8
293 hp/t
219 kW/t
3.4 kg/hp
11.6 L/100 km
20.3 mpg US
24.4 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
VehicleJaguarXF (X250)Facelift 2011R-S 5.0 V8JaguarXF (X250)4.2 V8
Power
550 hp
410 kW
416 hp
310 kW
Torque
680 Nm
502 lb-ft
560 Nm
413 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.6 s
5.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
315 km/h196 mph
Restricted
300 km/h186 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,875 kg
4,134 lb
1,842 kg
4,061 lb
Fuel consumption
11.6 L/100 km
20.3 mpg US
24.4 mpg UK
12.6 L/100 km
18.7 mpg US
22.4 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
540 L
19.1 cu ft
Length
4,981 mm
196.1 in
Height
1,468 mm
57.8 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
604 km
376 mi
556 km
345 mi
CO2 score
270 g/km
-
Trunk score
540 L
19.1 cu ft
540 L
19.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
293 hp/t
219 kW/t
3.4 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.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleJaguar XF (X250) Facelift 2011 R-S 5.0 V8Jaguar XF (X250) 4.2 V8
Consumption11.6 L/100 km20.3 mpg US24.4 mpg UK12.6 L/100 km18.7 mpg US22.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km20.30 LC100 km22.05 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi32.67 LC100 mi35.49 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,740 L460 US gal383 UK gal1,890 L499 US gal416 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,045 LC/year3,308 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Jaguar XF (X250) Facelift 2011 R-S 5.0 V8

  • Has 134 hp more
  • Has 120 Nm more
  • Is 0.8 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 50 km/h (31 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.0 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 67 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 49 km (30 mi) more estimated range

Pros

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

Cons

  • Heaviest

Jaguar XF (X250) 4.2 V8

  • Is 33 kg lighter

Pros

  • Lightest

Cons

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

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