Daimler Double Six Series III (1979 – 1992) vs Jaguar XJ (1979 – 1992): specs compared
The Daimler Double Six Series III is the more powerful of the two, with up to 299 hp against 290 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 7.5 s against 8.7 s. The Jaguar XJ has the higher top speed: 238 km/h against 230 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 12.5 L/100 km against 15.5 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,700 kg against 1,930 kg. At 5,060 mm, the Daimler Double Six Series III is 99 mm longer than the Jaguar XJ.
| Specification |
Daimler
Double Six Series III
1979 – 1992
|
Jaguar
XJ
1979 – 1992
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | United Kingdom | United Kingdom |
| Documented years | 1979 – 1992 | 1979 – 1992 |
| Body style | Sedan | — |
| Variants | 1 | 3 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | FWD · RWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 299 hp | 162 – 290 hp |
| Torque | 432 Nm | 255 – 436 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.5 s | 8.7 – 11.0 s |
| Top speed | 230 km/h | 184 – 238 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 15.5 L/100 km | 12.5 – 14.1 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,060 mm | 4,961 mm |
| Width | 1,770 mm | 1,770 mm |
| Height | 1,377 mm | 1,379 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,865 mm | 2,860 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,930 kg | 1,700 – 1,900 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.
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