Car comparison

Maserati Ghibli II 2.8 24V BiturbovsJaguar XJS Coupe 5.3

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

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Maserati Ghibli II

2.8 24V Biturbo

284 hp2790 ccGasolineRWDManualTurbochargedCoupe1992-1997
VS

Jaguar XJS Coupe

5.3

284 hp5343 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedCoupe1991-1994

Comparison overview

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Maserati Ghibli II 2.8 24V Biturbo

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.8 s
  • Fastest top speed
    270 km/h
    168 mph Unrestricted
    260 km/h
    162 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    284 hp
    212 kW
  • Lightest
    1,365 kg
    3,009 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    208 hp/t
    155 kW/t
    4.8 kg/hp
  • Lowest city consumption
    17.9 L/100 km
    13.1 mpg US
    15.8 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    420 L
  • Best overall score
    61/100
  • Best performance score
    66/100
  • Best practicality score
    51/100

Jaguar XJS Coupe 5.3

  • Highest torque
    415 Nm
    306 lb-ft
  • Lowest highway consumption
    11.0 L/100 km
    21.4 mpg US
    25.7 mpg UK
  • Best economy score
    71/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMaseratiGhibli II2.8 24V BiturboJaguarXJS Coupe5.3
Power
284hp212kW
284hp212kW
Torque
397Nm293lb-ft
415Nm306lb-ft
Curb weight
1,365kg3,009lb
1,825kg4,023lb
Gross weight
1,850kg4,079lb
2,175kg4,795lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
260 km/h162 mph
Calculated
237 km/h
147 mph
To 99% top speed
77.1s99% target: 267 km/h / 166 mph
Calculated
101.6s99% target: 235 km/h / 146 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.8s
8.2s
0-200 km/h
19.4s
Calculated
34.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.5s
Calculated
7.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption-
13.4L/100 km17.6mpg US21.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
17.9L/100 km13.1mpg US15.8mpg UK
19.9L/100 km11.8mpg US14.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
12.9L/100 km18.2mpg US21.9mpg UK
11L/100 km21.4mpg US25.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.8s
Calculated
15.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
208hp/t155kW/t94hp/1000 lb
Calculated
156hp/t116kW/t71hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
291Nm/t195lb-ft/ton
Calculated
227Nm/t152lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
664km413mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,790cc170cu in
5,343cc326cu in
Length
4,223mm166in
4,820mm190in
Width
1,775mm70in
1,793mm71in
Height
1,300mm51in
1,254mm49in
Wheelbase
2,541mm100in
2,588mm102in
Front track
1,515mm60in
1,489mm59in
Rear track
1,510mm59in
1,504mm59in
Trunk volume
420L
407L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
80L
89L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Maserati Ghibli II 2.8 24V BiturboJaguar XJS Coupe 5.3PowerTorque
  • Maserati Ghibli II 2.8 24V Biturbo: Power / Torque
  • Jaguar XJS Coupe 5.3: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
MaseratiGhibli II2.8 24V Biturbo6,000 rpm3,500 rpm6,250 rpm
JaguarXJS Coupe5.35,500 rpm2,800 rpm5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMaseratiGhibli II2.8 24V BiturboJaguarXJS Coupe5.3
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.5 s
7.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.8 s
8.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
19.4 s
34.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
260 km/h162 mph
Likely limited
237 km/h
147 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.1 s
6.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.1 s
10.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.7 s
13.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.8 s
15.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
171 km/h
106 mph
146 km/h
91 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MaseratiGhibli II2.8 24V Biturbo
284 hp
212 kW
JaguarXJS Coupe5.3
284 hp
212 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MaseratiGhibli II2.8 24V Biturbo
397 Nm
293 lb-ft
JaguarXJS Coupe5.3
415 Nm
306 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MaseratiGhibli II2.8 24V Biturbo
1,365 kg
3,009 lb
JaguarXJS Coupe5.3
1,825 kg
4,023 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MaseratiGhibli II2.8 24V Biturbo
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
260 km/h162 mph
JaguarXJS Coupe5.3
237 km/h
147 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MaseratiGhibli II2.8 24V Biturbo5.8 s
JaguarXJS Coupe5.38.2 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Maserati Ghibli II 2.8 24V Biturbo and Jaguar XJS Coupe 5.3: 2.4 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MaseratiGhibli II2.8 24V Biturbo
208 hp/t
155 kW/t
4.8 kg/hp
JaguarXJS Coupe5.3
156 hp/t
116 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
MaseratiGhibli II2.8 24V Biturbo
284 hp
212 kW
5.8 s
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
260 km/h162 mph
JaguarXJS Coupe5.3
284 hp
212 kW
8.2 s
237 km/h
147 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
MaseratiGhibli II2.8 24V Biturbo
Power
284 hp
212 kW
0-100 km/h5.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
260 km/h162 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
420 L
14.8 cu ft
Length
4,223 mm
166.3 in
Height
1,300 mm
51.2 in
JaguarXJS Coupe5.3
Power
284 hp
212 kW
0-100 km/h8.2 s
Top speed
237 km/h
147 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
407 L
14.4 cu ft
Length
4,820 mm
189.8 in
Height
1,254 mm
49.4 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMaseratiGhibli II2.8 24V BiturboJaguarXJS Coupe5.3
Power
284 hp
212 kW
284 hp
212 kW
Torque
397 Nm
293 lb-ft
415 Nm
306 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.8 s
8.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
260 km/h162 mph
237 km/h
147 mph
Lightness
1,365 kg
3,009 lb
1,825 kg
4,023 lb
Fuel consumption
-
13.4 L/100 km
17.6 mpg US
21.1 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
420 L
14.8 cu ft
Length
4,223 mm
166.3 in
Height
1,300 mm
51.2 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
407 L
14.4 cu ft
Length
4,820 mm
189.8 in
Height
1,254 mm
49.4 in
Range score
-
664 km
413 mi
Trunk score
420 L
14.8 cu ft
407 L
14.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
208 hp/t
155 kW/t
4.8 kg/hp
156 hp/t
116 kW/t
6.4 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 XJS Coupe 5.3
Consumption13.4 L/100 km17.6 mpg US21.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km23.45 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi37.74 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,010 L531 US gal442 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,518 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Maserati Ghibli II 2.8 24V Biturbo

  • Is 460 kg lighter
  • Is 2.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 33 km/h (21 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 52 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 13 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Jaguar XJS Coupe 5.3

  • Has 18 Nm more

Pros

  • Highest torque

Cons

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

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