The Comparative Analysis :
Jaguar Daimler Super Eight Automatic (05 - 09) vs. Jaguar XJ 5.0 V8 Automatic (10 - 12)
€ 117,500

€ 99,500

€ 117,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 99,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Daimler Super Eight is 3.5 inches longer, 0 inches narrower and 0.3 inches taller than the XJ 5.0 V8.
Daimler Super Eight
XJ 5.0 V8
57.3
74.7
82.6
57
74.8
82.9
74.7 in
Width
74.8 in
82.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.9 in
57.3 in
Height
57 in
124.4
205.3
119.4
201.9
205.3 in
Length
201.9 in
124.4 in
Wheelbase
119.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Daimler Super Eight
XJ 5.0 V8
3823 lb
Curb Weight
3869 lb
5035 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5071 lb

Weight Difference:
46 lb
1.19 %

General
Daimler Super Eight
XJ 5.0 V8
X350
Generation
X351
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Daimler Super Eight
XJ 5.0 V8
V8 gasoline engine with compressor
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4.2 L / 206 cu in
Displacement
5 L / 245 cu in
390 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
380 hp
at 6500 rpm
Daimler Super Eight
390 hp
380 hp
XJ 5.0 V8
399 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
380 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Daimler Super Eight
399 lb‑ft
380 lb‑ft
XJ 5.0 V8
Performance
Daimler Super Eight
XJ 5.0 V8
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec

Daimler Super Eight
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec

XJ 5.0 V8
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9.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.18 lb/hp
Daimler Super Eight
9.8 lb/hp
10.18 lb/hp
XJ 5.0 V8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Daimler Super Eight
XJ 5.0 V8
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
21 mpg
Daimler Super Eight
19 mpg
21 mpg
XJ 5.0 V8
13 mpg
city
14 mpg
27 mpg
highway
29 mpg
22.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
22.5 gal
436 mi
Range
464 mi
Daimler Super Eight
436 mi
464 mi
XJ 5.0 V8
Environmental Impact
229.2 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
216 kWh
Daimler Super Eight
229.2 kWh
216 kWh
XJ 5.0 V8
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
465 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
425 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Daimler Super Eight
XJ 5.0 V8
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1213 lb
Maximum Payload
1202 lb
13.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft











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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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