Car comparison

Jaguar XJ (X351) · Facelift 2015 3.0d V6vsJaguar XJ (X300) 6.0 V12 Classic

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

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Jaguar XJ (X351) · Facelift 2015

3.0d V6

300 hp2993 ccDieselRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2015-2019
VS

Jaguar XJ (X300)

6.0 V12 Classic

311 hp5993 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan1994-1997

Comparison overview

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Jaguar XJ (X351) Facelift 2015 3.0d V6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.2 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Highest torque
    700 Nm
    516 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,835 kg
    4,045 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    163 hp/t
    122 kW/t
    6.1 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.7 L/100 km
    41.3 mpg US
    49.6 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,351 km
    839 mi
  • Best overall score
    71/100
  • Best performance score
    68/100
  • Best economy score
    91/100
  • Best practicality score
    78/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelJaguarXJ (X351)Facelift 20153.0d V6JaguarXJ (X300)6.0 V12 Classic
Power
300hp224kW
311hp232kW
Torque
700Nm516lb-ft
475Nm350lb-ft
Curb weight
1,835kg4,045lb
1,975kg4,354lb
Gross weight
2,400kg5,291lb
2,395kg5,280lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
254 km/h
158 mph
To 99% top speed
67.8s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
73.2s99% target: 251 km/h / 156 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.2s
7.2s
0-200 km/h
20.1s
Calculated
23.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.9s
Calculated
6.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
15.7L/100 km15mpg US18.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
14.2s
Calculated
15.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
163hp/t122kW/t74hp/1000 lb
Calculated
157hp/t117kW/t71hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
381Nm/t255lb-ft/ton
Calculated
241Nm/t161lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,351km839mi
Calculated
548km340mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,993cc183cu in
5,993cc366cu in
Length
5,130mm202in
5,023mm198in
Width
1,899mm75in
1,798mm71in
Height
1,460mm57in
1,314mm52in
Wheelbase
3,032mm119in
2,870mm113in
Front track
1,626mm64in
1,500mm59in
Rear track
1,604mm63in
1,498mm59in
Trunk volume-
430L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
77L
86L
CO2 emissions
149g/km
-

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Jaguar XJ (X351) Facelift 2015 3.0d V6Jaguar XJ (X300) 6.0 V12 ClassicPowerTorque
  • Jaguar XJ (X351) Facelift 2015 3.0d V6: Power / Torque
  • Jaguar XJ (X300) 6.0 V12 Classic: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
JaguarXJ (X351)Facelift 20153.0d V64,000 rpm2,000 rpm4,250 rpm
JaguarXJ (X300)6.0 V12 Classic5,350 rpm2,850 rpm5,600 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricJaguarXJ (X351)Facelift 20153.0d V6JaguarXJ (X300)6.0 V12 Classic
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.9 s
6.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.2 s
7.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
20.1 s
23.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
254 km/h
158 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.4 s
6.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.4 s
10.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.0 s
12.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.2 s
15.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
170 km/h
105 mph
162 km/h
101 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
JaguarXJ (X351)Facelift 20153.0d V6
300 hp
224 kW
JaguarXJ (X300)6.0 V12 Classic
311 hp
232 kW

Jaguar XJ (X300) 6.0 V12 Classic has 11 hp more than Jaguar XJ (X351) Facelift 2015 3.0d V6.

The biggest power difference is between Jaguar XJ (X351) Facelift 2015 3.0d V6 and Jaguar XJ (X300) 6.0 V12 Classic: 11 hp (8 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
JaguarXJ (X351)Facelift 20153.0d V6
700 Nm
516 lb-ft
JaguarXJ (X300)6.0 V12 Classic
475 Nm
350 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
JaguarXJ (X351)Facelift 20153.0d V6
1,835 kg
4,045 lb
JaguarXJ (X300)6.0 V12 Classic
1,975 kg
4,354 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 (X351)Facelift 20153.0d V6
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
JaguarXJ (X300)6.0 V12 Classic
254 km/h
158 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
JaguarXJ (X351)Facelift 20153.0d V66.2 s
JaguarXJ (X300)6.0 V12 Classic7.2 s

Although Jaguar XJ (X300) 6.0 V12 Classic has more power, Jaguar XJ (X351) Facelift 2015 3.0d V6 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Jaguar XJ (X351) Facelift 2015 3.0d V6 and Jaguar XJ (X300) 6.0 V12 Classic: 1.0 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 (X351)Facelift 20153.0d V6
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
JaguarXJ (X300)6.0 V12 Classic
15.7 L/100 km
15.0 mpg US
18.0 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Jaguar XJ (X351) Facelift 2015 3.0d V6 and Jaguar XJ (X300) 6.0 V12 Classic: 10.0 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
JaguarXJ (X351)Facelift 20153.0d V6
163 hp/t
122 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp
JaguarXJ (X300)6.0 V12 Classic
157 hp/t
117 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
JaguarXJ (X351)Facelift 20153.0d V6
1,351 km
839 mi
JaguarXJ (X300)6.0 V12 Classic
548 km
340 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
JaguarXJ (X351)Facelift 20153.0d V6
300 hp
224 kW
6.2 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
JaguarXJ (X300)6.0 V12 Classic
311 hp
232 kW
7.2 s
254 km/h
158 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 (X351)Facelift 20153.0d V6
Power
300 hp
224 kW
0-100 km/h6.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
5,130 mm
202.0 in
Height
1,460 mm
57.5 in
JaguarXJ (X300)6.0 V12 Classic
Power
311 hp
232 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
254 km/h
158 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
430 L
15.2 cu ft
Length
5,023 mm
197.8 in
Height
1,314 mm
51.7 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 (X351)Facelift 20153.0d V6
Power
300 hp
224 kW
0-100 km/h6.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
JaguarXJ (X300)6.0 V12 Classic
Power
311 hp
232 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
254 km/h
158 mph
15.7 L/100 km
15.0 mpg US
18.0 mpg UK

Jaguar XJ (X351) Facelift 2015 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
JaguarXJ (X351)Facelift 20153.0d V6
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
6.2 s
JaguarXJ (X300)6.0 V12 Classic
15.7 L/100 km
15.0 mpg US
18.0 mpg UK
7.2 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
JaguarXJ (X351)Facelift 20153.0d V6
163 hp/t
122 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
JaguarXJ (X300)6.0 V12 Classic
157 hp/t
117 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
15.7 L/100 km
15.0 mpg US
18.0 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleJaguarXJ (X351)Facelift 20153.0d V6JaguarXJ (X300)6.0 V12 Classic
Power
300 hp
224 kW
311 hp
232 kW
Torque
700 Nm
516 lb-ft
475 Nm
350 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.2 s
7.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
254 km/h
158 mph
Lightness
1,835 kg
4,045 lb
1,975 kg
4,354 lb
Fuel consumption
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
15.7 L/100 km
15.0 mpg US
18.0 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
5,130 mm
202.0 in
Height
1,460 mm
57.5 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
430 L
15.2 cu ft
Length
5,023 mm
197.8 in
Height
1,314 mm
51.7 in
Range score
1,351 km
839 mi
548 km
340 mi
CO2 score
149 g/km
-
Trunk score
-
430 L
15.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
163 hp/t
122 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp
157 hp/t
117 kW/t
6.4 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 XJ (X351) Facelift 2015 3.0d V6Jaguar XJ (X300) 6.0 V12 Classic
Consumption5.7 L/100 km41.3 mpg US49.6 mpg UK15.7 L/100 km15 mpg US18 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km9.98 LC100 km27.47 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi16.05 LC100 mi44.22 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used855 L226 US gal188 UK gal2,355 L622 US gal518 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,496 LC/year4,121 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Jaguar XJ (X351) Facelift 2015 3.0d V6

  • Has 225 Nm more
  • Is 140 kg lighter
  • Is 1.0 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 6 km/h (4 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 10.0 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 6 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 803 km (499 mi) more estimated range

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power

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