Car comparison

Jaguar XJ (X351) · Facelift 2015 R 5.0 V8vsJaguar XJ (X350) 4.2 V8 32V L Super

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

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Jaguar XJ (X351) · Facelift 2015

R 5.0 V8

550 hp5000 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticSuperchargedSedan2015-2017
VS

Jaguar XJ (X350)

4.2 V8 32V L Super

400 hp4196 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticSuperchargedSedan2004-2006

Comparison overview

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Jaguar XJ (X351) Facelift 2015 R 5.0 V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.6 s
  • Fastest top speed
    295 km/h
    183 mph Unrestricted
    280 km/h
    174 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    550 hp
    410 kW
  • Highest torque
    680 Nm
    502 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    293 hp/t
    219 kW/t
    3.4 kg/hp
  • Lowest city consumption
    16.2 L/100 km
    14.5 mpg US
    17.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    8.2 L/100 km
    28.7 mpg US
    34.4 mpg UK
  • Best overall score
    83/100
  • Best performance score
    86/100
  • Best economy score
    77/100
  • Best practicality score
    78/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelJaguarXJ (X351)Facelift 2015R 5.0 V8JaguarXJ (X350)4.2 V8 32V L Super
Power
550hp410kW
400hp298kW
Torque
680Nm502lb-ft
541Nm399lb-ft
Curb weight
1,875kg4,134lb
1,690kg3,726lb
Gross weight
2,400kg5,291lb
2,275kg5,016lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
295 km/h183 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
48.8s99% target: 292 km/h / 181 mph
Calculated
52.1s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.6s
5.3s
0-200 km/h
12.3s
Calculated
15.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.4s
Calculated
5.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11.1L/100 km21.2mpg US25.4mpg UK
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Fuel consumption city
16.2L/100 km14.5mpg US17.4mpg UK
18.6L/100 km12.6mpg US15.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.2L/100 km28.7mpg US34.4mpg UK
9L/100 km26.1mpg US31.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.3s
Calculated
13.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
293hp/t219kW/t133hp/1000 lb
Calculated
237hp/t176kW/t107hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
363Nm/t243lb-ft/ton
Calculated
320Nm/t214lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
721km448mi
Calculated
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Displacement
5,000cc305cu in
4,196cc256cu in
Length
5,130mm202in
5,215mm205in
Width
1,899mm75in
1,860mm73in
Height
1,460mm57in
1,448mm57in
Wheelbase
3,032mm119in
3,159mm124in
Front track
1,626mm64in
1,556mm61in
Rear track
1,604mm63in
1,546mm61in
Trunk volume-
470L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
80L
85L
CO2 emissions
264g/km
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Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Jaguar XJ (X351) Facelift 2015 R 5.0 V8Jaguar XJ (X350) 4.2 V8 32V L SuperPowerTorque
  • Jaguar XJ (X351) Facelift 2015 R 5.0 V8: Power / Torque
  • Jaguar XJ (X350) 4.2 V8 32V L Super: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
JaguarXJ (X351)Facelift 2015R 5.0 V86,000-6,500 rpm3,500-4,000 rpm6,750 rpm
JaguarXJ (X350)4.2 V8 32V L Super6,100 rpm3,500 rpm6,350 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricJaguarXJ (X351)Facelift 2015R 5.0 V8JaguarXJ (X350)4.2 V8 32V L Super
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.4 s
5.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.6 s
5.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
12.3 s
15.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
295 km/h183 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
5.7 s
6.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.3 s
8.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.5 s
11.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.3 s
13.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
200 km/h
124 mph
183 km/h
114 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
JaguarXJ (X351)Facelift 2015R 5.0 V8
550 hp
410 kW
JaguarXJ (X350)4.2 V8 32V L Super
400 hp
298 kW

Jaguar XJ (X351) Facelift 2015 R 5.0 V8 has 150 hp more than Jaguar XJ (X350) 4.2 V8 32V L Super.

The biggest power difference is between Jaguar XJ (X350) 4.2 V8 32V L Super and Jaguar XJ (X351) Facelift 2015 R 5.0 V8: 150 hp (112 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
JaguarXJ (X351)Facelift 2015R 5.0 V8
680 Nm
502 lb-ft
JaguarXJ (X350)4.2 V8 32V L Super
541 Nm
399 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
JaguarXJ (X351)Facelift 2015R 5.0 V8
1,875 kg
4,134 lb
JaguarXJ (X350)4.2 V8 32V L Super
1,690 kg
3,726 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 2015R 5.0 V8
Unrestricted
295 km/h183 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
JaguarXJ (X350)4.2 V8 32V L Super
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

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Jaguar XJ (X351) Facelift 2015 R 5.0 V8 and Jaguar XJ (X350) 4.2 V8 32V L Super: 0.7 s.

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 2015R 5.0 V8
293 hp/t
219 kW/t
3.4 kg/hp
JaguarXJ (X350)4.2 V8 32V L Super
237 hp/t
176 kW/t
4.2 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
JaguarXJ (X351)Facelift 2015R 5.0 V8
550 hp
410 kW
4.6 s
Unrestricted
295 km/h183 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
JaguarXJ (X350)4.2 V8 32V L Super
400 hp
298 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 (X351)Facelift 2015R 5.0 V8
Power
550 hp
410 kW
0-100 km/h4.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
295 km/h183 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
5,130 mm
202.0 in
Height
1,460 mm
57.5 in
JaguarXJ (X350)4.2 V8 32V L Super
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
5,215 mm
205.3 in
Height
1,448 mm
57.0 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleJaguarXJ (X351)Facelift 2015R 5.0 V8JaguarXJ (X350)4.2 V8 32V L Super
Power
550 hp
410 kW
400 hp
298 kW
Torque
680 Nm
502 lb-ft
541 Nm
399 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.6 s
5.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
295 km/h183 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,875 kg
4,134 lb
1,690 kg
3,726 lb
Fuel consumption
11.1 L/100 km
21.2 mpg US
25.4 mpg UK
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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
470 L
16.6 cu ft
Length
5,215 mm
205.3 in
Height
1,448 mm
57.0 in
Range score
721 km
448 mi
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CO2 score
264 g/km
-
Trunk score
-
470 L
16.6 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
293 hp/t
219 kW/t
3.4 kg/hp
237 hp/t
176 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.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleJaguar XJ (X351) Facelift 2015 R 5.0 V8
Consumption11.1 L/100 km21.2 mpg US25.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km19.43 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi31.26 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,665 L440 US gal366 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,914 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Jaguar XJ (X351) Facelift 2015 R 5.0 V8

  • Has 150 hp more
  • Has 139 Nm more
  • Is 0.7 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 30 km/h (19 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 57 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Heaviest

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