Jaguar XJ (1994 – 1997) vs Cadillac Eldorado (1991 – 2003): specs compared
The Jaguar XJ is the more powerful of the two, with up to 318 hp against 305 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 7.2 s against 7.4 s. It has the higher top speed: 250 km/h against 241 km/h. The Cadillac Eldorado uses less fuel, from 9.8 L/100 km against 10.7 L/100 km. The Jaguar XJ is the lighter car, from 1,708 kg against 1,730 kg. At 5,095 mm, the Cadillac Eldorado is 76 mm longer than the Jaguar XJ. The Jaguar XJ dates from 1994 – 1997, the Cadillac Eldorado from 1991 – 2003.
| Specification |
Jaguar
XJ
1994 – 1997
|
Cadillac
Eldorado
1991 – 2003
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | United Kingdom | United States |
| Documented years | 1994 – 1997 | 1991 – 2003 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 5 | 3 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 219 – 318 hp | 279 – 305 hp |
| Torque | 315 – 478 Nm | 393 – 407 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.2 – 8.4 s | 7.4 – 7.5 s |
| Top speed | 222 – 250 km/h | 241 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 10.7 – 15.2 L/100 km | 9.8 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,019 mm | 5,095 mm |
| Width | 1,801 mm | 1,918 mm |
| Height | 1,311 mm | 1,361 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,870 mm | 2,743 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,708 – 1,930 kg | 1,730 – 1,735 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.