The Comparative Analysis :
Jaguar Daimler V8 Automatic (97 - 03) vs. Jaguar XJ 30d Automatic (18 - 19)
€ 84,500
€ 84,600
€ 84,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 84,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Daimler V8 is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 4.2 inches shorter, 3.9 inches narrower and 4.1 inches lower than the XJ 30d.
Daimler V8
XJ 30d
53
70.8
78.7
57
74.8
82.9
70.8 in
Width
74.8 in
78.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.9 in
53 in
Height
57 in
113
197.8
119.4
202
197.8 in
Length
202 in
113 in
Wheelbase
119.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Daimler V8
XJ 30d
3968 lb
Curb Weight
4356 lb
4982 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5291 lb
Weight Difference:
388 lb
8.91 %
General
Daimler V8
XJ 30d
X308
Generation
X351
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Daimler V8
XJ 30d
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
280 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 4000 rpm
Daimler V8
280 hp
296 hp
XJ 30d
277 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Daimler V8
277 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
XJ 30d
Performance
Daimler V8
XJ 30d
149 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
Daimler V8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
XJ 30d
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14.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.72 lb/hp
Daimler V8
14.17 lb/hp
14.72 lb/hp
XJ 30d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Daimler V8
XJ 30d
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Daimler V8
20 mpg
34 mpg
XJ 30d
14 mpg
city
26 mpg
26 mpg
highway
41 mpg
21.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
20.3 gal
423 mi
Range
684 mi
Daimler V8
423 mi
684 mi
XJ 30d
Environmental Impact
225.5 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).
144 kWh
Daimler V8
225.5 kWh
144 kWh
XJ 30d
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
459 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
296 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Daimler V8
XJ 30d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1014 lb
Maximum Payload
935 lb
12.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
