The Comparative Analysis :
Jaguar Daimler V8 Automatic (97 - 03) vs. Jaguar XJ LWB 3.0 V6 Diesel S Automatic (12 - 15)
€ 84,500

€ 89,500

€ 84,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 89,500
ⓘ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 9 inches shorter, 3.9 inches narrower and 4.1 inches lower than the XJ LWB 3.0 V6 Diesel S.
Daimler V8
XJ LWB 3.0 V6 Diesel S
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
124.3
206.8
197.8 in
Length
206.8 in
113 in
Wheelbase
124.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Daimler V8
XJ LWB 3.0 V6 Diesel S
3968 lb
Curb Weight
4023 lb
4982 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5214 lb

Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.37 %

General
Daimler V8
XJ LWB 3.0 V6 Diesel S
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 LWB 3.0 V6 Diesel S
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
271 hp
at 4000 rpm
Daimler V8
280 hp
271 hp
XJ LWB 3.0 V6 Diesel S
277 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Daimler V8
277 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
XJ LWB 3.0 V6 Diesel S
Performance
Daimler V8
XJ LWB 3.0 V6 Diesel S
149 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec

Daimler V8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec

XJ LWB 3.0 V6 Diesel S
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14.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.85 lb/hp
Daimler V8
14.17 lb/hp
14.85 lb/hp
XJ LWB 3.0 V6 Diesel S
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Daimler V8
XJ LWB 3.0 V6 Diesel S
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Daimler V8
20 mpg
37 mpg
XJ LWB 3.0 V6 Diesel S
14 mpg
city
31 mpg
26 mpg
highway
42 mpg
21.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.7 gal
423 mi
Range
809 mi
Daimler V8
423 mi
809 mi
XJ LWB 3.0 V6 Diesel S
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).
129.6 kWh
Daimler V8
225.5 kWh
129.6 kWh
XJ LWB 3.0 V6 Diesel S
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 5
459 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
269 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Daimler V8
XJ LWB 3.0 V6 Diesel S
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1014 lb
Maximum Payload
1190 lb
12.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft










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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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