Car comparison

Jaguar XJ (X358) R 4.2 V8vsJaguar XJ (X351) · Facelift 2015 3.0 V6

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

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Jaguar XJ (X358)

R 4.2 V8

395 hp4196 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticSuperchargedSedan2007-2009
VS

Jaguar XJ (X351) · Facelift 2015

3.0 V6

340 hp2995 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticSuperchargedSedan2015-2018

Comparison overview

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Jaguar XJ (X358) R 4.2 V8

  • 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
    395 hp
    295 kW
  • Highest torque
    541 Nm
    399 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,653 kg
    3,644 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    239 hp/t
    178 kW/t
    4.2 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    74/100
  • Best performance score
    74/100

Jaguar XJ (X351) Facelift 2015 3.0 V6

  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.1 L/100 km
    25.8 mpg US
    31.0 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    879 km
    546 mi
  • Best economy score
    82/100
  • Best practicality score
    78/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelJaguarXJ (X358)R 4.2 V8JaguarXJ (X351)Facelift 20153.0 V6
Power
395hp295kW
340hp254kW
Torque
541Nm399lb-ft
450Nm332lb-ft
Curb weight
1,653kg3,644lb
1,765kg3,891lb
Gross weight
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
52.0s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
62.9s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.3s
5.9s
0-200 km/h
15.8s
Calculated
18.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.1s
Calculated
5.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
12.1L/100 km19.4mpg US23.3mpg UK
9.1L/100 km25.8mpg US31.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
17.9L/100 km13.1mpg US15.8mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
8.7L/100 km27mpg US32.5mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
13.2s
Calculated
13.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
239hp/t178kW/t108hp/1000 lb
Calculated
193hp/t144kW/t87hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
327Nm/t219lb-ft/ton
Calculated
255Nm/t171lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
702km437mi
Calculated
879km546mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,196cc256cu in
2,995cc183cu in
Length
5,091mm200in
5,130mm202in
Width
1,860mm73in
1,899mm75in
Height
1,462mm58in
1,460mm57in
Wheelbase
3,034mm119in
3,032mm119in
Front track
1,556mm61in
1,626mm64in
Rear track
1,546mm61in
1,604mm63in
Trunk volume
470L
-
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
85L
80L
CO2 emissions-
211g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Jaguar XJ (X358) R 4.2 V8Jaguar XJ (X351) Facelift 2015 3.0 V6PowerTorque
  • Jaguar XJ (X358) R 4.2 V8: Power / Torque
  • Jaguar XJ (X351) Facelift 2015 3.0 V6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
JaguarXJ (X358)R 4.2 V86,100 rpm3,500 rpm6,350 rpm
JaguarXJ (X351)Facelift 20153.0 V66,500 rpm3,500-5,000 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricJaguarXJ (X358)R 4.2 V8JaguarXJ (X351)Facelift 20153.0 V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.1 s
5.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.3 s
5.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
15.8 s
18.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.0 s
6.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.8 s
9.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.2 s
11.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.2 s
13.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
183 km/h
114 mph
175 km/h
109 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
JaguarXJ (X358)R 4.2 V8
395 hp
295 kW
JaguarXJ (X351)Facelift 20153.0 V6
340 hp
254 kW

Jaguar XJ (X358) R 4.2 V8 has 55 hp more than Jaguar XJ (X351) Facelift 2015 3.0 V6.

The biggest power difference is between Jaguar XJ (X351) Facelift 2015 3.0 V6 and Jaguar XJ (X358) R 4.2 V8: 55 hp (41 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
JaguarXJ (X358)R 4.2 V8
541 Nm
399 lb-ft
JaguarXJ (X351)Facelift 20153.0 V6
450 Nm
332 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
JaguarXJ (X358)R 4.2 V8
1,653 kg
3,644 lb
JaguarXJ (X351)Facelift 20153.0 V6
1,765 kg
3,891 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 (X358)R 4.2 V8
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
JaguarXJ (X351)Facelift 20153.0 V6
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 (X358)R 4.2 V85.3 s
JaguarXJ (X351)Facelift 20153.0 V65.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Jaguar XJ (X358) R 4.2 V8 and Jaguar XJ (X351) Facelift 2015 3.0 V6: 0.6 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 (X358)R 4.2 V8
12.1 L/100 km
19.4 mpg US
23.3 mpg UK
JaguarXJ (X351)Facelift 20153.0 V6
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Jaguar XJ (X351) Facelift 2015 3.0 V6 and Jaguar XJ (X358) R 4.2 V8: 3.0 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 (X358)R 4.2 V8
239 hp/t
178 kW/t
4.2 kg/hp
JaguarXJ (X351)Facelift 20153.0 V6
193 hp/t
144 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
JaguarXJ (X358)R 4.2 V8
702 km
437 mi
JaguarXJ (X351)Facelift 20153.0 V6
879 km
546 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
JaguarXJ (X358)R 4.2 V8
395 hp
295 kW
5.3 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
JaguarXJ (X351)Facelift 20153.0 V6
340 hp
254 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 (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
JaguarXJ (X351)Facelift 20153.0 V6
Power
340 hp
254 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
5,130 mm
202.0 in
Height
1,460 mm
57.5 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 (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
JaguarXJ (X351)Facelift 20153.0 V6
Power
340 hp
254 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK

Jaguar XJ (X358) R 4.2 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 (X358)R 4.2 V8
12.1 L/100 km
19.4 mpg US
23.3 mpg UK
5.3 s
JaguarXJ (X351)Facelift 20153.0 V6
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 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 (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
JaguarXJ (X351)Facelift 20153.0 V6
193 hp/t
144 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleJaguarXJ (X358)R 4.2 V8JaguarXJ (X351)Facelift 20153.0 V6
Power
395 hp
295 kW
340 hp
254 kW
Torque
541 Nm
399 lb-ft
450 Nm
332 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.3 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
1,653 kg
3,644 lb
1,765 kg
3,891 lb
Fuel consumption
12.1 L/100 km
19.4 mpg US
23.3 mpg UK
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
Practicality
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
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
5,130 mm
202.0 in
Height
1,460 mm
57.5 in
Range score
702 km
437 mi
879 km
546 mi
CO2 score
-
211 g/km
Trunk score
470 L
16.6 cu ft
-
Power-to-weight score
239 hp/t
178 kW/t
4.2 kg/hp
193 hp/t
144 kW/t
5.2 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 XJ (X358) R 4.2 V8Jaguar XJ (X351) Facelift 2015 3.0 V6
Consumption12.1 L/100 km19.4 mpg US23.3 mpg UK9.1 L/100 km25.8 mpg US31 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km21.18 LC100 km15.92 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi34.08 LC100 mi25.63 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,815 L479 US gal399 UK gal1,365 L361 US gal300 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,176 LC/year2,389 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Jaguar XJ (X358) R 4.2 V8

  • Has 55 hp more
  • Has 91 Nm more
  • Is 112 kg lighter
  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 46 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

Jaguar XJ (X351) Facelift 2015 3.0 V6

  • Uses 3.0 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 177 km (110 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest

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