Car comparison

Jaguar XF (X250) R 5.0 V8vsJaguar XJ (X358) R 4.2 V8

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

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Jaguar XF (X250)

R 5.0 V8

510 hp5000 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticSuperchargedSedan2009-2011
VS

Jaguar XJ (X358)

R 4.2 V8

395 hp4196 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticSuperchargedSedan2007-2009

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Jaguar XF (X250) R 5.0 V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    510 hp
    380 kW
  • Highest torque
    625 Nm
    461 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    270 hp/t
    201 kW/t
    3.7 kg/hp
  • Lowest highway consumption
    8.7 L/100 km
    27.0 mpg US
    32.5 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    500 L
  • Best overall score
    79/100
  • Best performance score
    81/100
  • Best practicality score
    76/100

Jaguar XJ (X358) R 4.2 V8

  • Lightest
    1,653 kg
    3,644 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    12.1 L/100 km
    19.4 mpg US
    23.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    17.9 L/100 km
    13.1 mpg US
    15.8 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    702 km
    437 mi
  • Best economy score
    74/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelJaguarXF (X250)R 5.0 V8JaguarXJ (X358)R 4.2 V8
Power
510hp380kW
395hp295kW
Torque
625Nm461lb-ft
541Nm399lb-ft
Curb weight
1,891kg4,169lb
1,653kg3,644lb
Gross weight
2,330kg5,137lb
2,263kg4,989lb
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
45.3s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
52.0s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.9s
5.3s
0-200 km/h
14.2s
Calculated
15.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.7s
Calculated
5.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
12.5L/100 km18.8mpg US22.6mpg UK
12.1L/100 km19.4mpg US23.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
18.7L/100 km12.6mpg US15.1mpg UK
17.9L/100 km13.1mpg US15.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.7L/100 km27mpg US32.5mpg UK
8.7L/100 km27mpg US32.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.8s
Calculated
13.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
270hp/t201kW/t122hp/1000 lb
Calculated
239hp/t178kW/t108hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
331Nm/t221lb-ft/ton
Calculated
327Nm/t219lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
560km348mi
Calculated
702km437mi
Calculated
Displacement
5,000cc305cu in
4,196cc256cu in
Length
4,961mm195in
5,091mm200in
Width
1,877mm74in
1,860mm73in
Height
1,460mm57in
1,462mm58in
Wheelbase
2,909mm115in
3,034mm119in
Front track
1,559mm61in
1,556mm61in
Rear track
1,571mm62in
1,546mm61in
Trunk volume
500L
470L
Max trunk volume
923L
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Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
70L
85L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Jaguar XF (X250) R 5.0 V8Jaguar XJ (X358) R 4.2 V8PowerTorque
  • Jaguar XF (X250) R 5.0 V8: Power / Torque
  • Jaguar XJ (X358) R 4.2 V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
JaguarXF (X250)R 5.0 V86,000-6,500 rpm2,500-5,000 rpm6,750 rpm
JaguarXJ (X358)R 4.2 V86,100 rpm3,500 rpm6,350 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricJaguarXF (X250)R 5.0 V8JaguarXJ (X358)R 4.2 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.7 s
5.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.9 s
5.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
14.2 s
15.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
5.8 s
6.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.5 s
8.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.9 s
11.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.8 s
13.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
190 km/h
118 mph
183 km/h
114 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
JaguarXF (X250)R 5.0 V8
510 hp
380 kW
JaguarXJ (X358)R 4.2 V8
395 hp
295 kW

Jaguar XF (X250) R 5.0 V8 has 115 hp more than Jaguar XJ (X358) R 4.2 V8.

The biggest power difference is between Jaguar XJ (X358) R 4.2 V8 and Jaguar XF (X250) R 5.0 V8: 115 hp (86 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
JaguarXF (X250)R 5.0 V8
625 Nm
461 lb-ft
JaguarXJ (X358)R 4.2 V8
541 Nm
399 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
JaguarXF (X250)R 5.0 V8
1,891 kg
4,169 lb
JaguarXJ (X358)R 4.2 V8
1,653 kg
3,644 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)R 5.0 V8
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
JaguarXJ (X358)R 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)R 5.0 V84.9 s
JaguarXJ (X358)R 4.2 V85.3 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Jaguar XF (X250) R 5.0 V8 and Jaguar XJ (X358) R 4.2 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
JaguarXF (X250)R 5.0 V8
12.5 L/100 km
18.8 mpg US
22.6 mpg UK
JaguarXJ (X358)R 4.2 V8
12.1 L/100 km
19.4 mpg US
23.3 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
JaguarXF (X250)R 5.0 V8
270 hp/t
201 kW/t
3.7 kg/hp
JaguarXJ (X358)R 4.2 V8
239 hp/t
178 kW/t
4.2 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
JaguarXF (X250)R 5.0 V8
560 km
348 mi
JaguarXJ (X358)R 4.2 V8
702 km
437 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
JaguarXF (X250)R 5.0 V8
510 hp
380 kW
4.9 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
JaguarXJ (X358)R 4.2 V8
395 hp
295 kW
5.3 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)R 5.0 V8
Power
510 hp
380 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 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
JaguarXJ (X358)R 4.2 V8
Power
395 hp
295 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
5,091 mm
200.4 in
Height
1,462 mm
57.6 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)R 5.0 V8
Power
510 hp
380 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
12.5 L/100 km
18.8 mpg US
22.6 mpg UK
JaguarXJ (X358)R 4.2 V8
Power
395 hp
295 kW
0-100 km/h5.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
12.1 L/100 km
19.4 mpg US
23.3 mpg UK

Jaguar XF (X250) R 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)R 5.0 V8
12.5 L/100 km
18.8 mpg US
22.6 mpg UK
4.9 s
JaguarXJ (X358)R 4.2 V8
12.1 L/100 km
19.4 mpg US
23.3 mpg UK
5.3 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)R 5.0 V8
270 hp/t
201 kW/t
3.7 kg/hp
12.5 L/100 km
18.8 mpg US
22.6 mpg UK
JaguarXJ (X358)R 4.2 V8
239 hp/t
178 kW/t
4.2 kg/hp
12.1 L/100 km
19.4 mpg US
23.3 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleJaguarXF (X250)R 5.0 V8JaguarXJ (X358)R 4.2 V8
Power
510 hp
380 kW
395 hp
295 kW
Torque
625 Nm
461 lb-ft
541 Nm
399 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.9 s
5.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,891 kg
4,169 lb
1,653 kg
3,644 lb
Fuel consumption
12.5 L/100 km
18.8 mpg US
22.6 mpg UK
12.1 L/100 km
19.4 mpg US
23.3 mpg UK
Practicality
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
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
470 L
16.6 cu ft
Length
5,091 mm
200.4 in
Height
1,462 mm
57.6 in
Range score
560 km
348 mi
702 km
437 mi
Trunk score
500 L
17.7 cu ft
470 L
16.6 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
270 hp/t
201 kW/t
3.7 kg/hp
239 hp/t
178 kW/t
4.2 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) R 5.0 V8Jaguar XJ (X358) R 4.2 V8
Consumption12.5 L/100 km18.8 mpg US22.6 mpg UK12.1 L/100 km19.4 mpg US23.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km21.88 LC100 km21.18 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi35.20 LC100 mi34.08 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,875 L495 US gal412 UK gal1,815 L479 US gal399 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,281 LC/year3,176 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Jaguar XF (X250) R 5.0 V8

  • Has 115 hp more
  • Has 84 Nm more
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 31 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 30 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

Jaguar XJ (X358) R 4.2 V8

  • Is 238 kg lighter
  • Uses 0.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 142 km (89 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

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

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