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

€ 103,500

€ 84,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 103,500
ⓘ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 5.0 V8.
Daimler V8
XJ LWB 5.0 V8
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 5.0 V8
3968 lb
Curb Weight
3909 lb
4982 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5148 lb

Weight Difference:
60 lb
1.51 %

General
Daimler V8
XJ LWB 5.0 V8
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 LWB 5.0 V8
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
5 L / 245 cu in
280 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
380 hp
at 6500 rpm
Daimler V8
280 hp
380 hp
XJ LWB 5.0 V8
277 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
380 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Daimler V8
277 lb‑ft
380 lb‑ft
XJ LWB 5.0 V8
Performance
Daimler V8
XJ LWB 5.0 V8
149 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec

Daimler V8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec

XJ LWB 5.0 V8
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14.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.29 lb/hp
Daimler V8
14.17 lb/hp
10.29 lb/hp
XJ LWB 5.0 V8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Daimler V8
XJ LWB 5.0 V8
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
21 mpg
Daimler V8
20 mpg
21 mpg
XJ LWB 5.0 V8
14 mpg
city
14 mpg
26 mpg
highway
29 mpg
21.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
22.5 gal
423 mi
Range
464 mi
Daimler V8
423 mi
464 mi
XJ LWB 5.0 V8
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).
216 kWh
Daimler V8
225.5 kWh
216 kWh
XJ LWB 5.0 V8
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 5
459 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
425 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Daimler V8
XJ LWB 5.0 V8
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1014 lb
Maximum Payload
1239 lb
12.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft










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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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