Jaguar F-Type 2013 vs BMW 3 series 2010
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 340 HP | 184 HP | |
| Torque: | 450 NM | 380 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.3 seconds | 8.4 seconds | |
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Jaguar F-Type is more dynamic to drive. Jaguar F-Type engine produces 156 HP more power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 70 NM more than BMW 3 series. Thanks to more power Jaguar F-Type reaches 100 km/h speed 3.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.0 | 5.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.7 l/100km | 6.4 l/100km | |
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The BMW 3 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Jaguar F-Type consumes 3.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Jaguar F-Type could require 510 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Jaguar F-Type consumes 3.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 72 litres | 61 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 800 km in combined cycle | 1080 km in combined cycle | |
| 1040 km on highway | 1290 km on highway | ||
| 740 km with real consumption | 950 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW 3 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 108 mm (4.3 inches) | 138 mm (5.4 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, BMW 3 series can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. Note, however, that this BMW 3 series version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 330'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Jaguar F-Type engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 17 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Jaguar XJ, Jaguar XF, Jaguar F-Pace, Jaguar XE | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 1 sērija, BMW X3, BMW X1 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. BMW 3 series might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The BMW 3 series engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.47 m | 4.61 m | |
| Width: | 1.92 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.31 m | 1.38 m | |
| Jaguar F-Type is 14 cm shorter than the BMW 3 series, 14 cm wider, while the height of Jaguar F-Type is 8 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 196 litres | 210 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 350 litres | |
| Jaguar F-Type has 14 litres less trunk space than the BMW 3 series. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Jaguar F-Type is 0.4 metres less than that of the BMW 3 series, which means Jaguar F-Type can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`025 | 2`100 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 35 800 | 13 400 | |
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