Car comparison

Jaguar XJ (X351) 5.0 V8 SuperchargedvsRolls-Royce Ghost I 6.6 V12 48V

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

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Rolls-Royce Ghost I

6.6 V12 48V

570 hp6600 ccGasolineAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2009-2014

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Jaguar XJ (X351) 5.0 V8 Supercharged

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Lightest
    1,892 kg
    4,171 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    270 hp/t
    201 kW/t
    3.7 kg/hp
  • Best economy score
    74/100

Rolls-Royce Ghost I 6.6 V12 48V

  • Most powerful
    570 hp
    425 kW
  • Highest torque
    780 Nm
    575 lb-ft
  • Best overall score
    81/100
  • Best performance score
    81/100
  • Best practicality score
    80/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelJaguarXJ (X351)5.0 V8 SuperchargedRolls-RoyceGhost I6.6 V12 48V
Power
510hp380kW
570hp425kW
Torque
625Nm461lb-ft
780Nm575lb-ft
Curb weight
1,892kg4,171lb
2,360kg5,203lb
Gross weight
2,365kg5,214lb
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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
47.0s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
53.2s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.9s
4.9s
0-200 km/h
14.4s
Calculated
15.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.7s
Calculated
4.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
12.1L/100 km19.4mpg US23.3mpg UK
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Fuel consumption city
18.3L/100 km12.9mpg US15.4mpg UK
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Fuel consumption highway
8.7L/100 km27mpg US32.5mpg UK
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Quarter mile
12.8s
Calculated
12.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
270hp/t201kW/t122hp/1000 lb
Calculated
242hp/t180kW/t110hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
330Nm/t221lb-ft/ton
Calculated
331Nm/t221lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
678km421mi
Calculated
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Displacement
5,000cc305cu in
6,600cc403cu in
Length
5,122mm202in
5,399mm213in
Width
1,894mm75in
1,948mm77in
Height
1,457mm57in
1,550mm61in
Wheelbase
3,032mm119in
3,295mm130in
Front track
1,626mm64in
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Rear track
1,604mm63in
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Trunk volume
520L
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Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
82L
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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) 5.0 V8 SuperchargedRolls-Royce Ghost I 6.6 V12 48VPowerTorque
  • Jaguar XJ (X351) 5.0 V8 Supercharged: Power / Torque
  • Rolls-Royce Ghost I 6.6 V12 48V: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
JaguarXJ (X351)5.0 V8 Supercharged6,000-6,500 rpm2,500-5,500 rpm6,750 rpm
Rolls-RoyceGhost I6.6 V12 48V5,250-6,000 rpm-6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricJaguarXJ (X351)5.0 V8 SuperchargedRolls-RoyceGhost I6.6 V12 48V
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.7 s
4.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.9 s
4.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
14.4 s
15.3 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
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
5.8 s
5.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.5 s
8.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.9 s
10.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.8 s
12.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
189 km/h
117 mph
184 km/h
115 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
JaguarXJ (X351)5.0 V8 Supercharged
510 hp
380 kW
Rolls-RoyceGhost I6.6 V12 48V
570 hp
425 kW

Rolls-Royce Ghost I 6.6 V12 48V has 60 hp more than Jaguar XJ (X351) 5.0 V8 Supercharged.

The biggest power difference is between Jaguar XJ (X351) 5.0 V8 Supercharged and Rolls-Royce Ghost I 6.6 V12 48V: 60 hp (45 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
JaguarXJ (X351)5.0 V8 Supercharged
625 Nm
461 lb-ft
Rolls-RoyceGhost I6.6 V12 48V
780 Nm
575 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
JaguarXJ (X351)5.0 V8 Supercharged
1,892 kg
4,171 lb
Rolls-RoyceGhost I6.6 V12 48V
2,360 kg
5,203 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)5.0 V8 Supercharged
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Rolls-RoyceGhost I6.6 V12 48V
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

Although Rolls-Royce Ghost I 6.6 V12 48V has more power, Jaguar XJ (X351) 5.0 V8 Supercharged is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
JaguarXJ (X351)5.0 V8 Supercharged
270 hp/t
201 kW/t
3.7 kg/hp
Rolls-RoyceGhost I6.6 V12 48V
242 hp/t
180 kW/t
4.1 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
JaguarXJ (X351)5.0 V8 Supercharged
510 hp
380 kW
4.9 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Rolls-RoyceGhost I6.6 V12 48V
570 hp
425 kW
4.9 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 (X351)5.0 V8 Supercharged
Power
510 hp
380 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
520 L
18.4 cu ft
Length
5,122 mm
201.7 in
Height
1,457 mm
57.4 in
Rolls-RoyceGhost I6.6 V12 48V
Power
570 hp
425 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
5,399 mm
212.6 in
Height
1,550 mm
61.0 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleJaguarXJ (X351)5.0 V8 SuperchargedRolls-RoyceGhost I6.6 V12 48V
Power
510 hp
380 kW
570 hp
425 kW
Torque
625 Nm
461 lb-ft
780 Nm
575 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.9 s
4.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,892 kg
4,171 lb
2,360 kg
5,203 lb
Fuel consumption
12.1 L/100 km
19.4 mpg US
23.3 mpg UK
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Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
520 L
18.4 cu ft
Length
5,122 mm
201.7 in
Height
1,457 mm
57.4 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
5,399 mm
212.6 in
Height
1,550 mm
61.0 in
Range score
678 km
421 mi
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Trunk score
520 L
18.4 cu ft
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Power-to-weight score
270 hp/t
201 kW/t
3.7 kg/hp
242 hp/t
180 kW/t
4.1 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) 5.0 V8 Supercharged
Consumption12.1 L/100 km19.4 mpg US23.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km21.18 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi34.08 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,815 L479 US gal399 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,176 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Jaguar XJ (X351) 5.0 V8 Supercharged

  • Is 468 kg lighter
  • Has 28 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power

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