The Comparative Analysis :
Jaguar Daimler V8 Automatic (97 - 03) vs. Jaguar XJR Automatic (15 - 17)
€ 84,500
€ 142,400
€ 84,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 142,400
ⓘ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 4.5 inches lower than the XJR.
Daimler V8
XJR
53
70.8
78.7
57.5
74.8
82.9
70.8 in
Width
74.8 in
78.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.9 in
53 in
Height
57.5 in
113
197.8
119.4
202
197.8 in
Length
202 in
113 in
Wheelbase
119.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Daimler V8
XJR
3968 lb
Curb Weight
4134 lb
4982 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5291 lb
Weight Difference:
165 lb
3.99 %
General
Daimler V8
XJR
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
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Daimler V8
XJR
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
542 hp
at 6500 rpm
Daimler V8
280 hp
542 hp
XJR
277 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
502 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Daimler V8
277 lb‑ft
502 lb‑ft
XJR
Performance
Daimler V8
XJR
149 mph
Maximum Speed
174 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
Daimler V8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
XJR
▶ REPLAY
14.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.63 lb/hp
Daimler V8
14.17 lb/hp
7.63 lb/hp
XJR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Daimler V8
XJR
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
21 mpg
Daimler V8
20 mpg
21 mpg
XJR
14 mpg
city
15 mpg
26 mpg
highway
29 mpg
21.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
423 mi
Range
448 mi
Daimler V8
423 mi
448 mi
XJR
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).
210.3 kWh
Daimler V8
225.5 kWh
210.3 kWh
XJR
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
459 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
425 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Daimler V8
XJR
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1014 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
12.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
