Car comparison

Jaguar XJ (X351) R 5.0 V8 SuperchargedvsJaguar XJ (X358) 4.2 V8

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

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Jaguar XJ (X358)

4.2 V8

298 hp4196 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan2007-2009

Comparison overview

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Jaguar XJ (X351) R 5.0 V8 Supercharged

  • 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
    294 hp/t
    219 kW/t
    3.4 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    520 L
  • Best overall score
    83/100
  • Best performance score
    86/100
  • Best economy score
    76/100
  • Best practicality score
    77/100

Jaguar XJ (X358) 4.2 V8

  • Lightest
    1,603 kg
    3,534 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    11.4 L/100 km
    20.6 mpg US
    24.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    16.7 L/100 km
    14.1 mpg US
    16.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    8.4 L/100 km
    28.0 mpg US
    33.6 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    746 km
    463 mi

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelJaguarXJ (X351)R 5.0 V8 SuperchargedJaguarXJ (X358)4.2 V8
Power
550hp410kW
298hp222kW
Torque
680Nm502lb-ft
411Nm303lb-ft
Curb weight
1,873kg4,129lb
1,603kg3,534lb
Gross weight
2,400kg5,291lb
2,223kg4,901lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
295 km/h183 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
48.7s99% target: 292 km/h / 181 mph
Calculated
68.0s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.6s
6.6s
0-200 km/h
12.3s
Calculated
20.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.4s
Calculated
6.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11.6L/100 km20.3mpg US24.4mpg UK
11.4L/100 km20.6mpg US24.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
16.9L/100 km13.9mpg US16.7mpg UK
16.7L/100 km14.1mpg US16.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.6L/100 km27.4mpg US32.8mpg UK
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.3s
Calculated
14.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
294hp/t219kW/t133hp/1000 lb
Calculated
186hp/t139kW/t84hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
363Nm/t243lb-ft/ton
Calculated
256Nm/t172lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
707km439mi
Calculated
746km463mi
Calculated
Displacement
5,000cc305cu in
4,196cc256cu in
Length
5,127mm202in
5,091mm200in
Width
1,899mm75in
1,860mm73in
Height
1,457mm57in
1,462mm58in
Wheelbase
3,032mm119in
3,034mm119in
Front track
1,626mm64in
1,556mm61in
Rear track
1,604mm63in
1,546mm61in
Trunk volume
520L
470L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
82L
85L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Jaguar XJ (X351) R 5.0 V8 SuperchargedJaguar XJ (X358) 4.2 V8PowerTorque
  • Jaguar XJ (X351) R 5.0 V8 Supercharged: Power / Torque
  • Jaguar XJ (X358) 4.2 V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
JaguarXJ (X351)R 5.0 V8 Supercharged6,500 rpm2,500-5,500 rpm6,750 rpm
JaguarXJ (X358)4.2 V86,000 rpm4,100 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricJaguarXJ (X351)R 5.0 V8 SuperchargedJaguarXJ (X358)4.2 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.4 s
6.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.6 s
6.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
12.3 s
20.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
295 km/h183 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
5.7 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.3 s
9.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.5 s
12.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.3 s
14.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
200 km/h
124 mph
168 km/h
104 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
JaguarXJ (X351)R 5.0 V8 Supercharged
550 hp
410 kW
JaguarXJ (X358)4.2 V8
298 hp
222 kW

Jaguar XJ (X351) R 5.0 V8 Supercharged has 252 hp more than Jaguar XJ (X358) 4.2 V8.

The biggest power difference is between Jaguar XJ (X358) 4.2 V8 and Jaguar XJ (X351) R 5.0 V8 Supercharged: 252 hp (188 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
JaguarXJ (X351)R 5.0 V8 Supercharged
680 Nm
502 lb-ft
JaguarXJ (X358)4.2 V8
411 Nm
303 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
JaguarXJ (X351)R 5.0 V8 Supercharged
1,873 kg
4,129 lb
JaguarXJ (X358)4.2 V8
1,603 kg
3,534 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)R 5.0 V8 Supercharged
Unrestricted
295 km/h183 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
JaguarXJ (X358)4.2 V8
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 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 (X351)R 5.0 V8 Supercharged4.6 s
JaguarXJ (X358)4.2 V86.6 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Jaguar XJ (X351) R 5.0 V8 Supercharged and Jaguar XJ (X358) 4.2 V8: 2.0 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 (X351)R 5.0 V8 Supercharged
11.6 L/100 km
20.3 mpg US
24.4 mpg UK
JaguarXJ (X358)4.2 V8
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 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 (X351)R 5.0 V8 Supercharged
294 hp/t
219 kW/t
3.4 kg/hp
JaguarXJ (X358)4.2 V8
186 hp/t
139 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
JaguarXJ (X351)R 5.0 V8 Supercharged
707 km
439 mi
JaguarXJ (X358)4.2 V8
746 km
463 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
JaguarXJ (X351)R 5.0 V8 Supercharged
550 hp
410 kW
4.6 s
Unrestricted
295 km/h183 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
JaguarXJ (X358)4.2 V8
298 hp
222 kW
6.6 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 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)R 5.0 V8 Supercharged
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
520 L
18.4 cu ft
Length
5,127 mm
201.9 in
Height
1,457 mm
57.4 in
JaguarXJ (X358)4.2 V8
Power
298 hp
222 kW
0-100 km/h6.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 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

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 (X351)R 5.0 V8 Supercharged
Power
550 hp
410 kW
0-100 km/h4.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
295 km/h183 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
11.6 L/100 km
20.3 mpg US
24.4 mpg UK
JaguarXJ (X358)4.2 V8
Power
298 hp
222 kW
0-100 km/h6.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK

Jaguar XJ (X351) R 5.0 V8 Supercharged 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 (X351)R 5.0 V8 Supercharged
11.6 L/100 km
20.3 mpg US
24.4 mpg UK
4.6 s
JaguarXJ (X358)4.2 V8
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK
6.6 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 (X351)R 5.0 V8 Supercharged
294 hp/t
219 kW/t
3.4 kg/hp
11.6 L/100 km
20.3 mpg US
24.4 mpg UK
JaguarXJ (X358)4.2 V8
186 hp/t
139 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleJaguarXJ (X351)R 5.0 V8 SuperchargedJaguarXJ (X358)4.2 V8
Power
550 hp
410 kW
298 hp
222 kW
Torque
680 Nm
502 lb-ft
411 Nm
303 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.6 s
6.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
295 km/h183 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,873 kg
4,129 lb
1,603 kg
3,534 lb
Fuel consumption
11.6 L/100 km
20.3 mpg US
24.4 mpg UK
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
520 L
18.4 cu ft
Length
5,127 mm
201.9 in
Height
1,457 mm
57.4 in
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
Range score
707 km
439 mi
746 km
463 mi
Trunk score
520 L
18.4 cu ft
470 L
16.6 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
294 hp/t
219 kW/t
3.4 kg/hp
186 hp/t
139 kW/t
5.4 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.

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 (X351) R 5.0 V8 SuperchargedJaguar XJ (X358) 4.2 V8
Consumption11.6 L/100 km20.3 mpg US24.4 mpg UK11.4 L/100 km20.6 mpg US24.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km20.30 LC100 km19.95 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi32.67 LC100 mi32.11 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,740 L460 US gal383 UK gal1,710 L452 US gal376 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,045 LC/year2,993 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Jaguar XJ (X351) R 5.0 V8 Supercharged

  • Has 252 hp more
  • Has 269 Nm more
  • Is 2.0 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 35 km/h (22 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 108 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 50 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

Jaguar XJ (X358) 4.2 V8

  • Is 270 kg lighter
  • Uses 0.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 39 km (24 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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