Jaguar F-Type 2013 vs BMW 6 series 2011
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 4.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 340 HP | 408 HP | |
| Torque: | 450 NM | 600 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.3 seconds | 4.9 seconds | |
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BMW 6 series is a more dynamic driving. Jaguar F-Type engine produces 68 HP less power than BMW 6 series, whereas torque is 150 NM less than BMW 6 series. Due to the lower power, Jaguar F-Type reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.0 | 11.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.7 l/100km | 14.1 l/100km | |
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The Jaguar F-Type is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Jaguar F-Type consumes 2.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 6 series, which means that by driving the Jaguar F-Type over 15,000 km in a year you can save 375 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Jaguar F-Type consumes 4.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 6 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 72 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 800 km in combined cycle | 600 km in combined cycle | |
| 1040 km on highway | 820 km on highway | ||
| 740 km with real consumption | 490 km with real consumption | ||
| Jaguar F-Type gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 108 mm (4.3 inches) | 123 mm (4.8 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, BMW 6 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 350'000 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 | 16 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 4 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW X5, BMW 7 sērija, BMW X6 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. BMW 6 series might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The BMW 6 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 | 4.89 m | |
| Width: | 1.92 m | 1.89 m | |
| Height: | 1.31 m | 1.37 m | |
| Jaguar F-Type is 42 cm shorter than the BMW 6 series, 3 cm wider, while the height of Jaguar F-Type is 6 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 196 litres | 300 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 350 litres | |
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BMW 6 series has more luggage space. Jaguar F-Type has 104 litres less trunk space than the BMW 6 series. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 11.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Jaguar F-Type is 1.1 metres less than that of the BMW 6 series, which means Jaguar F-Type can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`025 | 2`465 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 35 800 | 24 200 | |
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