Porsche 911 Carrera S (2008 – 2011) vs Jaguar XKR (2008 – 2010): specs compared
The Jaguar XKR is the more powerful of the two, with up to 415 hp against 385 hp. The Porsche 911 Carrera S is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 4.5 s against 5.2 s. It has the higher top speed: 302 km/h against 280 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 10.2 L/100 km against 12.3 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,400 kg against 1,665 kg. At 4,790 mm, the Jaguar XKR is 355 mm longer than the Porsche 911 Carrera S.
| Specification |
Porsche
911 Carrera S
2008 – 2011
|
Jaguar
XKR
2008 – 2010
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | United Kingdom |
| Documented years | 2008 – 2011 | 2008 – 2010 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 2 | 1 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 385 hp | 415 hp |
| Torque | 420 Nm | 560 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 4.5 – 4.7 s | 5.2 s |
| Top speed | 299 – 302 km/h | 280 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 10.2 – 10.6 L/100 km | 12.3 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,435 mm | 4,790 mm |
| Width | 1,808 mm | 1,892 mm |
| Height | 1,311 mm | 1,313 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,350 mm | 2,751 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,400 – 1,430 kg | 1,665 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.

