Car comparison

Jaguar XF (X260) S 3.0 V6vsJaguar 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 (X260)

S 3.0 V6

380 hp2995 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticSuperchargedSedan2015-2018
VS

Jaguar XF (X250)

4.2 V8

416 hp4196 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticSuperchargedSedan2007-2009

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

Jaguar XF (X260) S 3.0 V6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.3 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Lightest
    1,760 kg
    3,880 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.6 L/100 km
    27.4 mpg US
    32.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    11.9 L/100 km
    19.8 mpg US
    23.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.7 L/100 km
    35.1 mpg US
    42.2 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    860 km
    535 mi
  • Best economy score
    84/100

Jaguar XF (X250) 4.2 V8

  • 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
  • Largest trunk
    540 L
  • Best overall score
    75/100
  • Best performance score
    74/100
  • Best practicality score
    77/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelJaguarXF (X260)S 3.0 V6JaguarXF (X250)4.2 V8
Power
380hp283kW
416hp310kW
Torque
450Nm332lb-ft
560Nm413lb-ft
Curb weight
1,760kg3,880lb
1,842kg4,061lb
Gross weight
2,370kg5,225lb
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
51.8s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
52.9s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.3s
5.4s
0-200 km/h
15.8s
Calculated
16.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.1s
Calculated
5.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.6L/100 km27.4mpg US32.8mpg UK
12.6L/100 km18.7mpg US22.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
11.9L/100 km19.8mpg US23.7mpg UK
18.7L/100 km12.6mpg US15.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK
9.1L/100 km25.8mpg US31.0mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.2s
Calculated
13.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
216hp/t161kW/t98hp/1000 lb
Calculated
226hp/t168kW/t102hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
256Nm/t171lb-ft/ton
Calculated
304Nm/t203lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
860km535mi
Calculated
556km345mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,995cc183cu in
4,196cc256cu in
Length
4,954mm195in
4,961mm195in
Width
1,987mm78in
1,877mm74in
Height
1,457mm57in
1,460mm57in
Wheelbase
2,960mm117in
2,909mm115in
Front track
1,605mm63in
1,559mm61in
Rear track
1,594mm63in
1,571mm62in
Ground clearance
116mm5in
-
Trunk volume
505L
540L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
74L
70L
CO2 emissions
204g/km
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Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Jaguar XF (X260) S 3.0 V6Jaguar XF (X250) 4.2 V8PowerTorque
  • Jaguar XF (X260) S 3.0 V6: Power / Torque
  • Jaguar XF (X250) 4.2 V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
JaguarXF (X260)S 3.0 V66,500 rpm4,500 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 (X260)S 3.0 V6JaguarXF (X250)4.2 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.1 s
5.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.3 s
5.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
15.8 s
16.1 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
2.4 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.0 s
6.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.9 s
8.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.2 s
11.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.2 s
13.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
184 km/h
114 mph
182 km/h
113 mph

Power comparison

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

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

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

The biggest power difference is between Jaguar XF (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 (X260)S 3.0 V6
450 Nm
332 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 (X260)S 3.0 V6
1,760 kg
3,880 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 (X260)S 3.0 V6
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
JaguarXF (X260)S 3.0 V65.3 s
JaguarXF (X250)4.2 V85.4 s

Although Jaguar XF (X250) 4.2 V8 has more power, Jaguar XF (X260) S 3.0 V6 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Jaguar XF (X260) S 3.0 V6 and Jaguar XF (X250) 4.2 V8: 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 (X260)S 3.0 V6
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 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 (X260) S 3.0 V6 and Jaguar XF (X250) 4.2 V8: 4.0 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 (X260)S 3.0 V6
216 hp/t
161 kW/t
4.6 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 (X260)S 3.0 V6
860 km
535 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 (X260)S 3.0 V6
380 hp
283 kW
5.3 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
JaguarXF (X260)S 3.0 V6
Power
380 hp
283 kW
0-100 km/h5.3 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
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 (X260)S 3.0 V6
Power
380 hp
283 kW
0-100 km/h5.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 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

Jaguar XF (X260) S 3.0 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 (X260)S 3.0 V6
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 mpg UK
5.3 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 (X260)S 3.0 V6
216 hp/t
161 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 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
VehicleJaguarXF (X260)S 3.0 V6JaguarXF (X250)4.2 V8
Power
380 hp
283 kW
416 hp
310 kW
Torque
450 Nm
332 lb-ft
560 Nm
413 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.3 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
1,760 kg
3,880 lb
1,842 kg
4,061 lb
Fuel consumption
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 mpg UK
12.6 L/100 km
18.7 mpg US
22.4 mpg UK
Practicality
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
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
860 km
535 mi
556 km
345 mi
CO2 score
204 g/km
-
Trunk score
505 L
17.8 cu ft
540 L
19.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
216 hp/t
161 kW/t
4.6 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
VehicleJaguar XF (X260) S 3.0 V6Jaguar XF (X250) 4.2 V8
Consumption8.6 L/100 km27.4 mpg US32.8 mpg UK12.6 L/100 km18.7 mpg US22.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km15.05 LC100 km22.05 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi24.22 LC100 mi35.49 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,290 L341 US gal284 UK gal1,890 L499 US gal416 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,258 LC/year3,308 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Jaguar XF (X260) S 3.0 V6

  • Is 82 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 4.0 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 305 km (189 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

Jaguar XF (X250) 4.2 V8

  • Has 36 hp more
  • Has 110 Nm more
  • Has 10 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 35 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

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