Car comparison

Jaguar XJ (X350) 4.2 V8 32VvsMercedes-Benz E-class (W211) · Facelift 2006 E 500 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

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W211) · Facelift 2006

E 500 V8

388 hp5461 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan2006-2009

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W211) Facelift 2006 E 500 V8

  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    11.5 L/100 km
    20.5 mpg US
    24.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    16.9 L/100 km
    13.9 mpg US
    16.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    8.2 L/100 km
    28.7 mpg US
    34.4 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    696 km
    432 mi
  • Largest trunk
    530 L
  • Best overall score
    75/100
  • Best economy score
    76/100
  • Best practicality score
    77/100

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 performance score
    74/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelJaguarXJ (X350)4.2 V8 32VMercedes-BenzE-class (W211)Facelift 2006E 500 V8
Power
400hp298kW
388hp289kW
Torque
541Nm399lb-ft
530Nm391lb-ft
Curb weight
1,665kg3,671lb
1,710kg3,770lb
Gross weight
2,250kg4,960lb
2,310kg5,093lb
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
49.9s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.3s
5.3s
0-200 km/h
15.8s
Calculated
15.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.1s
Calculated
5.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
12.3L/100 km19.1mpg US23.0mpg UK
11.5L/100 km20.5mpg US24.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
18.6L/100 km12.6mpg US15.2mpg UK
16.9L/100 km13.9mpg US16.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
9L/100 km26.1mpg US31.4mpg UK
8.2L/100 km28.7mpg US34.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.2s
Calculated
13.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
240hp/t179kW/t109hp/1000 lb
Calculated
227hp/t169kW/t103hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
325Nm/t217lb-ft/ton
Calculated
310Nm/t207lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
691km429mi
Calculated
696km432mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,196cc256cu in
5,461cc333cu in
Length
5,090mm200in
4,856mm191in
Width
1,860mm73in
1,822mm72in
Height
1,448mm57in
1,483mm58in
Wheelbase
3,034mm119in
2,854mm112in
Front track
1,556mm61in
1,559mm61in
Rear track
1,546mm61in
1,552mm61in
Trunk volume
470L
530L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
85L
80L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Jaguar XJ (X350) 4.2 V8 32VMercedes-Benz E-class (W211) Facelift 2006 E 500 V8PowerTorque
  • Jaguar XJ (X350) 4.2 V8 32V: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz E-class (W211) Facelift 2006 E 500 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
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W211)Facelift 2006E 500 V86,000 rpm2,800-4,800 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricJaguarXJ (X350)4.2 V8 32VMercedes-BenzE-class (W211)Facelift 2006E 500 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.1 s
5.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.3 s
5.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
15.8 s
15.5 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
6.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.8 s
8.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.2 s
11.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.2 s
13.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
184 km/h
114 mph
185 km/h
115 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
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W211)Facelift 2006E 500 V8
388 hp
289 kW

Jaguar XJ (X350) 4.2 V8 32V has 12 hp more than Mercedes-Benz E-class (W211) Facelift 2006 E 500 V8.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class (W211) Facelift 2006 E 500 V8 and Jaguar XJ (X350) 4.2 V8 32V: 12 hp (9 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
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W211)Facelift 2006E 500 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 (X350)4.2 V8 32V
1,665 kg
3,671 lb
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W211)Facelift 2006E 500 V8
1,710 kg
3,770 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
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W211)Facelift 2006E 500 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
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W211)Facelift 2006E 500 V85.3 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 (X350)4.2 V8 32V
12.3 L/100 km
19.1 mpg US
23.0 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W211)Facelift 2006E 500 V8
11.5 L/100 km
20.5 mpg US
24.6 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class (W211) Facelift 2006 E 500 V8 and Jaguar XJ (X350) 4.2 V8 32V: 0.8 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
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W211)Facelift 2006E 500 V8
227 hp/t
169 kW/t
4.4 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
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W211)Facelift 2006E 500 V8
696 km
432 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
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W211)Facelift 2006E 500 V8
388 hp
289 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
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
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W211)Facelift 2006E 500 V8
Power
388 hp
289 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
530 L
18.7 cu ft
Length
4,856 mm
191.2 in
Height
1,483 mm
58.4 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
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W211)Facelift 2006E 500 V8
Power
388 hp
289 kW
0-100 km/h5.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
11.5 L/100 km
20.5 mpg US
24.6 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W211) Facelift 2006 E 500 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 (X350)4.2 V8 32V
12.3 L/100 km
19.1 mpg US
23.0 mpg UK
5.3 s
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W211)Facelift 2006E 500 V8
11.5 L/100 km
20.5 mpg US
24.6 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
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
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W211)Facelift 2006E 500 V8
227 hp/t
169 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
11.5 L/100 km
20.5 mpg US
24.6 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleJaguarXJ (X350)4.2 V8 32VMercedes-BenzE-class (W211)Facelift 2006E 500 V8
Power
400 hp
298 kW
388 hp
289 kW
Torque
541 Nm
399 lb-ft
530 Nm
391 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.3 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
1,665 kg
3,671 lb
1,710 kg
3,770 lb
Fuel consumption
12.3 L/100 km
19.1 mpg US
23.0 mpg UK
11.5 L/100 km
20.5 mpg US
24.6 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
530 L
18.7 cu ft
Length
4,856 mm
191.2 in
Height
1,483 mm
58.4 in
Range score
691 km
429 mi
696 km
432 mi
Trunk score
470 L
16.6 cu ft
530 L
18.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
240 hp/t
179 kW/t
4.2 kg/hp
227 hp/t
169 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.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleJaguar XJ (X350) 4.2 V8 32VMercedes-Benz E-class (W211) Facelift 2006 E 500 V8
Consumption12.3 L/100 km19.1 mpg US23 mpg UK11.5 L/100 km20.5 mpg US24.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km21.53 LC100 km20.13 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi34.64 LC100 mi32.39 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,845 L487 US gal406 UK gal1,725 L456 US gal379 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,229 LC/year3,019 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Jaguar XJ (X350) 4.2 V8 32V

  • Has 12 hp more
  • Has 11 Nm more
  • Is 45 kg lighter
  • Has 13 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk

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