Verdict
B
Saloon · UK · 2008-2024
Jaguar XF
Jaguar XF — spec data and generation history.
Years
2008-2024
Generations
2
Segment
Saloon
Jaguar's mid-size saloon — replaced the S-Type in 2008. Two generations: X250 (2008-2015) — 2.2 / 3.0 / 5.0 V8 / 5.0 V8 SC / 3.0 V6 SC. Saloon and Sportbrake estate. X260 (2015-2024) — 2.0 / 3.0 V6 SC / 5.0 V8 SC (XF S / XF SVR), Saloon and Sportbrake. PHEV P400e (2021-2024). Discontinued 2024 with no direct replacement — Jaguar's combustion saloons end pre-EV-only relaunch (2026).
What changed
Era-to-era deltas
X250 2008-2015 → X260 2015-2024
BHP +0
Torque +0
0–60 mph =
Top speed =
MPG +5 mpg
Generations
Click any generation for the full deep dive
2008-2015
X250
→
XFR-S 5.0 SC — 542 bhp, 0-62 in 4.4s.
Verdict
B
BHP
542
0–60
4.4 s
Top
186 mph
MPG
20 mpg
Used
$4,400-$23,000
- + Replaced the S-Type
- + 5.0 V8 SC (XFR / XFR-S)
- − Touchscreen reboot loops
- − 6AT mechatronic
2015-2024
X260
→
XF S 3.0 SC — 380 bhp, 0-62 in 5.3s.
Verdict
B
BHP
380
0–60
5.3 s
Top
155 mph
MPG
27 mpg
Used
$18,000-$53,000
- + Lighter aluminium body
- + Sportbrake estate
- − InControl Touch Pro freezes
- − 8AT mechatronic
Known issues by generation
Common faults reported on each generation — useful when shopping the used market.
2008-2015 · X250
- Touchscreen reboot loops
- 6AT then 8AT mechatronic
- Air suspension on V8
- XFR-S collectability
2015-2024 · X260
- InControl Touch Pro freezes
- 8AT mechatronic
- Air suspension
- PHEV battery cooling (P400e)
Rivals
Mercedes E-Class · BMW 5 Series · Audi A6 · Lexus IS