Car comparison

Jaguar XJ (X308) R 4.0 V8 32VvsMercedes-Benz E-class (W210) · Facelift 1999 AMG E 55 V8

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

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Jaguar XJ (X308)

R 4.0 V8 32V

363 hp3996 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticSuperchargedSedan1997-2003
VS

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W210) · Facelift 1999

AMG E 55 V8

354 hp5439 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan1999-2000

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W210) Facelift 1999 AMG E 55 V8

  • Highest torque
    530 Nm
    391 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,770 kg
    3,902 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    200 hp/t
    149 kW/t
    5.0 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    12.5 L/100 km
    18.8 mpg US
    22.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    9.3 L/100 km
    25.3 mpg US
    30.4 mpg UK
  • Best overall score
    72/100
  • Best performance score
    70/100
  • Best practicality score
    77/100

Jaguar XJ (X308) R 4.0 V8 32V

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.6 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    363 hp
    271 kW
  • Lowest city consumption
    18.0 L/100 km
    13.1 mpg US
    15.7 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    643 km
    399 mi
  • Best economy score
    73/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelJaguarXJ (X308)R 4.0 V8 32VMercedes-BenzE-class (W210)Facelift 1999AMG E 55 V8
Power
363hp271kW
354hp264kW
Torque
505Nm372lb-ft
530Nm391lb-ft
Curb weight
1,845kg4,068lb
1,770kg3,902lb
Gross weight
2,260kg4,982lb
2,280kg5,027lb
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
56.7s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
58.2s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.6s
5.9s
0-200 km/h
17.0s
Calculated
17.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.4s
Calculated
5.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
12.6L/100 km18.7mpg US22.4mpg UK
12.5L/100 km18.8mpg US22.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
18L/100 km13.1mpg US15.7mpg UK
18.2L/100 km12.9mpg US15.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
9.5L/100 km24.8mpg US29.7mpg UK
9.3L/100 km25.3mpg US30.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.5s
Calculated
13.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
197hp/t147kW/t89hp/1000 lb
Calculated
200hp/t149kW/t91hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
274Nm/t183lb-ft/ton
Calculated
299Nm/t200lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
643km399mi
Calculated
640km398mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,996cc244cu in
5,439cc332cu in
Length
5,023mm198in
4,818mm190in
Width
1,799mm71in
1,799mm71in
Height
1,345mm53in
1,411mm56in
Wheelbase
2,870mm113in
2,833mm112in
Front track
1,500mm59in
1,560mm61in
Rear track
1,498mm59in
1,543mm61in
Trunk volume
430L
-
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
81L
80L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Jaguar XJ (X308) R 4.0 V8 32VMercedes-Benz E-class (W210) Facelift 1999 AMG E 55 V8PowerTorque
  • Jaguar XJ (X308) R 4.0 V8 32V: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz E-class (W210) Facelift 1999 AMG E 55 V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
JaguarXJ (X308)R 4.0 V8 32V6,150 rpm3,600 rpm6,400 rpm
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W210)Facelift 1999AMG E 55 V85,500 rpm3,000 rpm5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricJaguarXJ (X308)R 4.0 V8 32VMercedes-BenzE-class (W210)Facelift 1999AMG E 55 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.4 s
5.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.6 s
5.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
17.0 s
17.6 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
2.5 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.2 s
6.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.0 s
9.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.5 s
11.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.5 s
13.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
179 km/h
111 mph
177 km/h
110 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
JaguarXJ (X308)R 4.0 V8 32V
363 hp
271 kW
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W210)Facelift 1999AMG E 55 V8
354 hp
264 kW

Jaguar XJ (X308) R 4.0 V8 32V has 9 hp more than Mercedes-Benz E-class (W210) Facelift 1999 AMG E 55 V8.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class (W210) Facelift 1999 AMG E 55 V8 and Jaguar XJ (X308) R 4.0 V8 32V: 9 hp (7 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
JaguarXJ (X308)R 4.0 V8 32V
505 Nm
372 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W210)Facelift 1999AMG E 55 V8
530 Nm
391 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
JaguarXJ (X308)R 4.0 V8 32V
1,845 kg
4,068 lb
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W210)Facelift 1999AMG E 55 V8
1,770 kg
3,902 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 (X308)R 4.0 V8 32V
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W210)Facelift 1999AMG E 55 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 (X308)R 4.0 V8 32V5.6 s
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W210)Facelift 1999AMG E 55 V85.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Jaguar XJ (X308) R 4.0 V8 32V and Mercedes-Benz E-class (W210) Facelift 1999 AMG E 55 V8: 0.3 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 (X308)R 4.0 V8 32V
12.6 L/100 km
18.7 mpg US
22.4 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W210)Facelift 1999AMG E 55 V8
12.5 L/100 km
18.8 mpg US
22.6 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
JaguarXJ (X308)R 4.0 V8 32V
197 hp/t
147 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W210)Facelift 1999AMG E 55 V8
200 hp/t
149 kW/t
5.0 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
JaguarXJ (X308)R 4.0 V8 32V
643 km
399 mi
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W210)Facelift 1999AMG E 55 V8
640 km
398 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
JaguarXJ (X308)R 4.0 V8 32V
363 hp
271 kW
5.6 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W210)Facelift 1999AMG E 55 V8
354 hp
264 kW
5.9 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 (X308)R 4.0 V8 32V
Power
363 hp
271 kW
0-100 km/h5.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
430 L
15.2 cu ft
Length
5,023 mm
197.8 in
Height
1,345 mm
53.0 in
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W210)Facelift 1999AMG E 55 V8
Power
354 hp
264 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,818 mm
189.7 in
Height
1,411 mm
55.6 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
JaguarXJ (X308)R 4.0 V8 32V
Power
363 hp
271 kW
0-100 km/h5.6 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
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W210)Facelift 1999AMG E 55 V8
Power
354 hp
264 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 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

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W210) Facelift 1999 AMG E 55 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
JaguarXJ (X308)R 4.0 V8 32V
12.6 L/100 km
18.7 mpg US
22.4 mpg UK
5.6 s
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W210)Facelift 1999AMG E 55 V8
12.5 L/100 km
18.8 mpg US
22.6 mpg UK
5.9 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 (X308)R 4.0 V8 32V
197 hp/t
147 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
12.6 L/100 km
18.7 mpg US
22.4 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W210)Facelift 1999AMG E 55 V8
200 hp/t
149 kW/t
5.0 kg/hp
12.5 L/100 km
18.8 mpg US
22.6 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleJaguarXJ (X308)R 4.0 V8 32VMercedes-BenzE-class (W210)Facelift 1999AMG E 55 V8
Power
363 hp
271 kW
354 hp
264 kW
Torque
505 Nm
372 lb-ft
530 Nm
391 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.6 s
5.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,845 kg
4,068 lb
1,770 kg
3,902 lb
Fuel consumption
12.6 L/100 km
18.7 mpg US
22.4 mpg UK
12.5 L/100 km
18.8 mpg US
22.6 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
430 L
15.2 cu ft
Length
5,023 mm
197.8 in
Height
1,345 mm
53.0 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,818 mm
189.7 in
Height
1,411 mm
55.6 in
Range score
643 km
399 mi
640 km
398 mi
Trunk score
430 L
15.2 cu ft
-
Power-to-weight score
197 hp/t
147 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
200 hp/t
149 kW/t
5.0 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.

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleJaguar XJ (X308) R 4.0 V8 32VMercedes-Benz E-class (W210) Facelift 1999 AMG E 55 V8
Consumption12.6 L/100 km18.7 mpg US22.4 mpg UK12.5 L/100 km18.8 mpg US22.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km22.05 LC100 km21.88 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi35.49 LC100 mi35.20 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,890 L499 US gal416 UK gal1,875 L495 US gal412 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,308 LC/year3,281 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Jaguar XJ (X308) R 4.0 V8 32V

  • Has 9 hp more
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 3 km (2 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

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