The Comparative Analysis :
Jaguar Daimler V8 Automatic (97 - 03) vs. Jaguar XJ 5.0 V8 Compressor Automatic (10 - 12)
€ 84,500

€ 136,800

€ 84,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 136,800
ⓘ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 4.1 inches shorter, 3.9 inches narrower and 4.1 inches lower than the XJ 5.0 V8 Compressor.
Daimler V8
XJ 5.0 V8 Compressor
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
201.9
197.8 in
Length
201.9 in
113 in
Wheelbase
119.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Daimler V8
XJ 5.0 V8 Compressor
3968 lb
Curb Weight
4171 lb
4982 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5214 lb

Weight Difference:
203 lb
4.87 %

General
Daimler V8
XJ 5.0 V8 Compressor
X308
Generation
X351
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Daimler V8
XJ 5.0 V8 Compressor
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with compressor
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
5 L / 245 cu in
280 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
503 hp
at 6000 rpm
Daimler V8
280 hp
503 hp
XJ 5.0 V8 Compressor
277 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
461 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Daimler V8
277 lb‑ft
461 lb‑ft
XJ 5.0 V8 Compressor
Performance
Daimler V8
XJ 5.0 V8 Compressor
149 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec

Daimler V8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec

XJ 5.0 V8 Compressor
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14.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.29 lb/hp
Daimler V8
14.17 lb/hp
8.29 lb/hp
XJ 5.0 V8 Compressor
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Daimler V8
XJ 5.0 V8 Compressor
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
19 mpg
Daimler V8
20 mpg
19 mpg
XJ 5.0 V8 Compressor
14 mpg
city
13 mpg
26 mpg
highway
27 mpg
21.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
22.5 gal
423 mi
Range
436 mi
Daimler V8
423 mi
436 mi
XJ 5.0 V8 Compressor
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).
229.2 kWh
Daimler V8
225.5 kWh
229.2 kWh
XJ 5.0 V8 Compressor
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 5
459 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
465 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Daimler V8
XJ 5.0 V8 Compressor
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1014 lb
Maximum Payload
1043 lb
12.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft










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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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