Jaguar XJ 2.7 diesel to become taxi drivers’ new favourite?

Along with external subtle changes, the Jaguar XJ gets a diesel engine, the same as the S-Type’s and the Peugeot 607’s. This 2.7 litre V6, fitted with 2 turbochargers, delivers 207bhp and up to 435Nm of torque. In the mean time, Audi releases its new A8 V8 TDI delivering 326bhp… The Jaguar also comes with a particulate filter, an uprated braking system, new logos, electronically controlled active engine mounts and a tyre pressure monitoring system. It reaches 141mph, accelerates from 0 to 60 mph in 7.8 seconds and returns 35mpg.

Now Jaguar can directly compete with the Mercedes S320 CDI, the Audi A8 V6 TDI or the BMW 730d.
Should we be ashamed at seeing luxury brand resorting to diesel engines, even for their highest models? I think not. 1 litre of diesel provides more energy than 1 litre of gasoline, this is why, for the same performance, a diesel engine burns less and, as a consequence, pollutes less.