Car comparison

Jaguar XF (X250) 4.2 V8vsJaguar XF (X260) 3.0d 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 (X260)

3.0d V6

300 hp2993 ccDieselRWDAutomaticTwin-turboSedan2015-2018

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
  • Best power-to-weight
    226 hp/t
    168 kW/t
    4.4 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    540 L
  • Best overall score
    75/100
  • Best performance score
    74/100
  • Best practicality score
    77/100

Jaguar XF (X260) 3.0d V6

  • Highest torque
    700 Nm
    516 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,750 kg
    3,858 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.5 L/100 km
    42.8 mpg US
    51.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.6 L/100 km
    35.6 mpg US
    42.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.8 L/100 km
    49.0 mpg US
    58.9 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,200 km
    746 mi
  • Best economy score
    92/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelJaguarXF (X250)4.2 V8JaguarXF (X260)3.0d V6
Power
416hp310kW
300hp224kW
Torque
560Nm413lb-ft
700Nm516lb-ft
Curb weight
1,842kg4,061lb
1,750kg3,858lb
Gross weight
2,330kg5,137lb
2,350kg5,181lb
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
52.9s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
64.7s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.4s
6.2s
0-200 km/h
16.1s
Calculated
19.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.2s
Calculated
5.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
12.6L/100 km18.7mpg US22.4mpg UK
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
18.7L/100 km12.6mpg US15.1mpg UK
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
9.1L/100 km25.8mpg US31.0mpg UK
4.8L/100 km49mpg US58.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.3s
Calculated
14.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
226hp/t168kW/t102hp/1000 lb
Calculated
171hp/t128kW/t78hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
304Nm/t203lb-ft/ton
Calculated
400Nm/t268lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
556km345mi
Calculated
1,200km746mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,196cc256cu in
2,993cc183cu in
Length
4,961mm195in
4,954mm195in
Width
1,877mm74in
1,987mm78in
Height
1,460mm57in
1,457mm57in
Wheelbase
2,909mm115in
2,960mm117in
Front track
1,559mm61in
1,605mm63in
Rear track
1,571mm62in
1,594mm63in
Ground clearance-
116mm5in
Trunk volume
540L
505L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
70L
66L
CO2 emissions-
144g/km

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 (X260) 3.0d V6PowerTorque
  • Jaguar XF (X250) 4.2 V8: Power / Torque
  • Jaguar XF (X260) 3.0d 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 (X260)3.0d V64,000 rpm2,000 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricJaguarXF (X250)4.2 V8JaguarXF (X260)3.0d V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.2 s
5.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.4 s
6.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
16.1 s
19.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.1 s
6.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.9 s
9.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.3 s
12.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.3 s
14.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
182 km/h
113 mph
173 km/h
107 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 (X260)3.0d V6
300 hp
224 kW

Jaguar XF (X250) 4.2 V8 has 116 hp more than Jaguar XF (X260) 3.0d V6.

The biggest power difference is between Jaguar XF (X260) 3.0d V6 and Jaguar XF (X250) 4.2 V8: 116 hp (87 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 (X260)3.0d V6
700 Nm
516 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 (X260)3.0d V6
1,750 kg
3,858 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 (X260)3.0d V6
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)4.2 V85.4 s
JaguarXF (X260)3.0d V66.2 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Jaguar XF (X250) 4.2 V8 and Jaguar XF (X260) 3.0d V6: 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)4.2 V8
12.6 L/100 km
18.7 mpg US
22.4 mpg UK
JaguarXF (X260)3.0d V6
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Jaguar XF (X260) 3.0d V6 and Jaguar XF (X250) 4.2 V8: 7.1 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 (X260)3.0d V6
171 hp/t
128 kW/t
5.8 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 (X260)3.0d V6
1,200 km
746 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 (X260)3.0d V6
300 hp
224 kW
6.2 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)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 (X260)3.0d V6
Power
300 hp
224 kW
0-100 km/h6.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
505 L
17.8 cu ft
Length
4,954 mm
195.0 in
Height
1,457 mm
57.4 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 (X260)3.0d V6
Power
300 hp
224 kW
0-100 km/h6.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK

Jaguar XF (X260) 3.0d V6 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 (X260)3.0d V6
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK
6.2 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 (X260)3.0d V6
171 hp/t
128 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleJaguarXF (X250)4.2 V8JaguarXF (X260)3.0d V6
Power
416 hp
310 kW
300 hp
224 kW
Torque
560 Nm
413 lb-ft
700 Nm
516 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.4 s
6.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,842 kg
4,061 lb
1,750 kg
3,858 lb
Fuel consumption
12.6 L/100 km
18.7 mpg US
22.4 mpg UK
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 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
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
505 L
17.8 cu ft
Length
4,954 mm
195.0 in
Height
1,457 mm
57.4 in
Range score
556 km
345 mi
1,200 km
746 mi
CO2 score
-
144 g/km
Trunk score
540 L
19.1 cu ft
505 L
17.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
226 hp/t
168 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
171 hp/t
128 kW/t
5.8 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 (X260) 3.0d V6
Consumption12.6 L/100 km18.7 mpg US22.4 mpg UK5.5 L/100 km42.8 mpg US51.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km22.05 LC100 km9.63 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi35.49 LC100 mi15.49 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,890 L499 US gal416 UK gal825 L218 US gal181 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,308 LC/year1,444 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Jaguar XF (X250) 4.2 V8

  • Has 116 hp more
  • Is 0.8 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 54 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 35 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

Jaguar XF (X260) 3.0d V6

  • Has 140 Nm more
  • Is 92 kg lighter
  • Uses 7.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 644 km (400 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

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