Car comparison

Jaguar XJ (X350) 4.2 V8 32VvsJaguar XF (X250) 5.0 V8

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

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Jaguar XJ (X350)

4.2 V8 32V

400 hp4196 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticSuperchargedSedan2003-2006
VS

Jaguar XF (X250)

5.0 V8

385 hp5000 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan2009-2011

Comparison overview

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Jaguar XJ (X350) 4.2 V8 32V

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.3 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    400 hp
    298 kW
  • Highest torque
    541 Nm
    399 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,665 kg
    3,671 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    240 hp/t
    179 kW/t
    4.2 kg/hp
  • Best estimated range
    691 km
    429 mi
  • Best overall score
    74/100
  • Best performance score
    74/100

Jaguar XF (X250) 5.0 V8

  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    11.1 L/100 km
    21.2 mpg US
    25.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    17.3 L/100 km
    13.6 mpg US
    16.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.8 L/100 km
    30.2 mpg US
    36.2 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    500 L
  • Best economy score
    77/100
  • Best practicality score
    76/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelJaguarXJ (X350)4.2 V8 32VJaguarXF (X250)5.0 V8
Power
400hp298kW
385hp287kW
Torque
541Nm399lb-ft
515Nm380lb-ft
Curb weight
1,665kg3,671lb
1,780kg3,924lb
Gross weight
2,250kg4,960lb
2,285kg5,038lb
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
51.7s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
56.4s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.3s
5.7s
0-200 km/h
15.8s
Calculated
17.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.1s
Calculated
5.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
12.3L/100 km19.1mpg US23.0mpg UK
11.1L/100 km21.2mpg US25.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
18.6L/100 km12.6mpg US15.2mpg UK
17.3L/100 km13.6mpg US16.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
9L/100 km26.1mpg US31.4mpg UK
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.2s
Calculated
13.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
240hp/t179kW/t109hp/1000 lb
Calculated
216hp/t161kW/t98hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
325Nm/t217lb-ft/ton
Calculated
289Nm/t194lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
691km429mi
Calculated
631km392mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,196cc256cu in
5,000cc305cu in
Length
5,090mm200in
4,961mm195in
Width
1,860mm73in
1,877mm74in
Height
1,448mm57in
1,460mm57in
Wheelbase
3,034mm119in
2,909mm115in
Front track
1,556mm61in
1,559mm61in
Rear track
1,546mm61in
1,605mm63in
Trunk volume
470L
500L
Max trunk volume-
923L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
85L
70L
CO2 emissions-
264g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Jaguar XJ (X350) 4.2 V8 32VJaguar XF (X250) 5.0 V8PowerTorque
  • Jaguar XJ (X350) 4.2 V8 32V: Power / Torque
  • Jaguar XF (X250) 5.0 V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
JaguarXJ (X350)4.2 V8 32V6,100 rpm3,500 rpm6,350 rpm
JaguarXF (X250)5.0 V86,500 rpm3,500 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricJaguarXJ (X350)4.2 V8 32VJaguarXF (X250)5.0 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.1 s
5.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.3 s
5.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
15.8 s
17.1 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
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.0 s
6.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.8 s
9.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.2 s
11.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.2 s
13.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
184 km/h
114 mph
179 km/h
111 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
JaguarXJ (X350)4.2 V8 32V
400 hp
298 kW
JaguarXF (X250)5.0 V8
385 hp
287 kW

Jaguar XJ (X350) 4.2 V8 32V has 15 hp more than Jaguar XF (X250) 5.0 V8.

The biggest power difference is between Jaguar XF (X250) 5.0 V8 and Jaguar XJ (X350) 4.2 V8 32V: 15 hp (11 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
JaguarXJ (X350)4.2 V8 32V
541 Nm
399 lb-ft
JaguarXF (X250)5.0 V8
515 Nm
380 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
JaguarXJ (X350)4.2 V8 32V
1,665 kg
3,671 lb
JaguarXF (X250)5.0 V8
1,780 kg
3,924 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
JaguarXJ (X350)4.2 V8 32V
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
JaguarXF (X250)5.0 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
JaguarXJ (X350)4.2 V8 32V5.3 s
JaguarXF (X250)5.0 V85.7 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Jaguar XJ (X350) 4.2 V8 32V and Jaguar XF (X250) 5.0 V8: 0.4 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
JaguarXJ (X350)4.2 V8 32V
12.3 L/100 km
19.1 mpg US
23.0 mpg UK
JaguarXF (X250)5.0 V8
11.1 L/100 km
21.2 mpg US
25.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Jaguar XF (X250) 5.0 V8 and Jaguar XJ (X350) 4.2 V8 32V: 1.2 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
JaguarXJ (X350)4.2 V8 32V
240 hp/t
179 kW/t
4.2 kg/hp
JaguarXF (X250)5.0 V8
216 hp/t
161 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
JaguarXJ (X350)4.2 V8 32V
691 km
429 mi
JaguarXF (X250)5.0 V8
631 km
392 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
JaguarXJ (X350)4.2 V8 32V
400 hp
298 kW
5.3 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
JaguarXF (X250)5.0 V8
385 hp
287 kW
5.7 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
JaguarXJ (X350)4.2 V8 32V
Power
400 hp
298 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
470 L
16.6 cu ft
Length
5,090 mm
200.4 in
Height
1,448 mm
57.0 in
JaguarXF (X250)5.0 V8
Power
385 hp
287 kW
0-100 km/h5.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 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
JaguarXJ (X350)4.2 V8 32V
Power
400 hp
298 kW
0-100 km/h5.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
12.3 L/100 km
19.1 mpg US
23.0 mpg UK
JaguarXF (X250)5.0 V8
Power
385 hp
287 kW
0-100 km/h5.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
11.1 L/100 km
21.2 mpg US
25.4 mpg UK

Jaguar XJ (X350) 4.2 V8 32V 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
JaguarXJ (X350)4.2 V8 32V
12.3 L/100 km
19.1 mpg US
23.0 mpg UK
5.3 s
JaguarXF (X250)5.0 V8
11.1 L/100 km
21.2 mpg US
25.4 mpg UK
5.7 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
JaguarXJ (X350)4.2 V8 32V
240 hp/t
179 kW/t
4.2 kg/hp
12.3 L/100 km
19.1 mpg US
23.0 mpg UK
JaguarXF (X250)5.0 V8
216 hp/t
161 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp
11.1 L/100 km
21.2 mpg US
25.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleJaguarXJ (X350)4.2 V8 32VJaguarXF (X250)5.0 V8
Power
400 hp
298 kW
385 hp
287 kW
Torque
541 Nm
399 lb-ft
515 Nm
380 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.3 s
5.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,665 kg
3,671 lb
1,780 kg
3,924 lb
Fuel consumption
12.3 L/100 km
19.1 mpg US
23.0 mpg UK
11.1 L/100 km
21.2 mpg US
25.4 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
470 L
16.6 cu ft
Length
5,090 mm
200.4 in
Height
1,448 mm
57.0 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
4,961 mm
195.3 in
Height
1,460 mm
57.5 in
Range score
691 km
429 mi
631 km
392 mi
CO2 score
-
264 g/km
Trunk score
470 L
16.6 cu ft
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
240 hp/t
179 kW/t
4.2 kg/hp
216 hp/t
161 kW/t
4.6 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 XJ (X350) 4.2 V8 32VJaguar XF (X250) 5.0 V8
Consumption12.3 L/100 km19.1 mpg US23 mpg UK11.1 L/100 km21.2 mpg US25.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km21.53 LC100 km19.43 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi34.64 LC100 mi31.26 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,845 L487 US gal406 UK gal1,665 L440 US gal366 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,229 LC/year2,914 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Jaguar XJ (X350) 4.2 V8 32V

  • Has 15 hp more
  • Has 26 Nm more
  • Is 115 kg lighter
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 24 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 60 km (38 mi) more estimated range

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk

Jaguar XF (X250) 5.0 V8

  • Uses 1.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 30 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest

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