Engine comparison table
Last updated: 18 June 2012
Every L322 engine side by side: power, torque, performance, economy and the verdict —
so you can compare them at a glance. Figures are manufacturer/period data
OEM; economy is real-world-ish and varies.
[ ▲ ] Photo: L322 engine range add image here Interactive engine picker
Tick two or three engines and compare them side by side.
Power at a glance
| 3.0 Td6 177 | 177 hp |
| 3.6 TDV8 272 | 272 hp |
| 4.4 V8 BMW 286 | 286 hp |
| 4.4 V8 Jaguar 305 | 305 hp |
| 4.4 TDV8 313 | 313 hp |
| 5.0 V8 NA 375 | 375 hp |
| 4.2 V8 S/C 396 | 396 hp |
| 5.0 V8 S/C 510 | 510 hp |
■ petrol NA
■ supercharged
■ diesel V8
■ Td6
Full comparison
| Engine | Years | Power | Torque | 0-60 | Top | Econ. |
|---|
| 3.0 Td6 | 02-06 | 177 hp | 390 Nm | 13.6 s | 111 mph | ~25 mpg |
| 4.4 V8 BMW | 02-05 | 286 hp | 440 Nm | 9.2 s | 129 mph | ~17 mpg |
| 4.4 V8 Jag | 06-09 | 305 hp | 425 Nm | 8.7 s | 124 mph | ~19 mpg |
| 4.2 V8 S/C | 06-09 | 396 hp | 550 Nm | 7.5 s | 130 mph | ~18 mpg |
| 3.6 TDV8 | 07-10 | 272 hp | 640 Nm | 8.6 s | 124 mph | ~25 mpg |
| 5.0 V8 NA | 10-12 | 375 hp | 510 Nm | 7.6 s | 130 mph | ~24 mpg |
| 5.0 V8 S/C | 10-12 | 510 hp | 625 Nm | 6.2 s | 140 mph | ~23 mpg |
| 4.4 TDV8 | 11-12 | 313 hp | 700 Nm | 7.8 s | 124 mph | ~30 mpg |
Torque at a glance (Nm)
| 3.0 Td6 390 | 390 |
| 4.4 V8 Jag 425 | 425 |
| 4.4 V8 BMW 440 | 440 |
| 5.0 V8 NA 510 | 510 |
| 4.2 V8 S/C 550 | 550 |
| 5.0 V8 S/C 625 | 625 |
| 3.6 TDV8 640 | 640 |
| 4.4 TDV8 700 | 700 |
Note how the diesels dominate on torque: why the TDV8s are the great
tow cars despite lower headline power.
Which to choose
| Priority | Best pick |
|---|
| All-round reliability | 4.4 V8 Jaguar (2007-2009) |
| Towing / distance | 4.4 TDV8, then 3.6 TDV8 |
| Outright performance | 5.0 S/C (510 hp) |
| Cheapest entry | Td6 or 4.4 V8 BMW |
| Best economy | 4.4 TDV8 (~30 mpg) |
Full detail on each: engines overview »
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