Jaguar F-Type 2017 vs BMW 8 series 2018
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 340 HP | 340 HP | |
| Torque: | 450 NM | 500 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.7 seconds | 5 seconds | |
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BMW 8 series is a more dynamic driving. Jaguar F-Type and BMW 8 series have the same engine power, but Jaguar F-Type torque is 50 NM less than BMW 8 series. Jaguar F-Type reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.8 | 7.3 | |
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The BMW 8 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Jaguar F-Type consumes 2.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 8 series, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Jaguar F-Type could require 375 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 68 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 710 km in combined cycle | 930 km in combined cycle | |
| 920 km on highway | 1070 km on highway | ||
| BMW 8 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 100 mm (3.9 inches) | 121 mm (4.8 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, BMW 8 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 8 series version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. Choose from three 4x4 versions of BMW 8 series 2018 if off-road driveability is important to you. | |||
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 | 9 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 11 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW X5, BMW 7 sērija, BMW 1 sērija | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. BMW 8 series might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The BMW 8 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: | 4.48 m | 4.84 m | |
| Width: | 1.89 m | 1.90 m | |
| Height: | 1.31 m | 1.34 m | |
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Jaguar F-Type is smaller. Jaguar F-Type is 36 cm shorter than the BMW 8 series, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Jaguar F-Type is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 310 litres | 420 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
408 litres | no data | |
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BMW 8 series has more luggage space. Jaguar F-Type has 110 litres less trunk space than the BMW 8 series. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | 11.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Jaguar F-Type is 0.9 metres less than that of the BMW 8 series, which means Jaguar F-Type can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`000 | 2`225 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 63 200 | |
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