Jaguar S-Type 2004 vs BMW 3 series 2005
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 2.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 201 HP | 218 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.9 seconds | 7.7 seconds | |
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BMW 3 series is a more dynamic driving. Jaguar S-Type engine produces 17 HP less power than BMW 3 series, the torque is the same for both cars. Due to the lower power, Jaguar S-Type reaches 100 km/h speed 2.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.3 | 9.0 | |
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The BMW 3 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Jaguar S-Type consumes 1.3 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 S-Type could require 195 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 63 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 670 km in combined cycle | 700 km in combined cycle | |
| 880 km on highway | 940 km on highway | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 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 S-Type engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Jaguar X-Type | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW X3, BMW Z4 | |
| 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: | 4.88 m | 4.52 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.42 m | |
| Jaguar S-Type is 36 cm longer than the BMW 3 series, width is practically the same , while the height of Jaguar S-Type is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 370 litres | 460 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
810 litres | no data | |
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BMW 3 series has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Jaguar S-Type has 90 litres less trunk space than the BMW 3 series. This could mean that the Jaguar S-Type uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.5 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Jaguar S-Type is 0.5 metres more than that of the BMW 3 series, which means Jaguar S-Type can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`125 | 1`980 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 3000 | 4600 | |
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