Jaguar XF 2012 vs BMW 5 series 2010

 
Jaguar XF
2012 - 2015
BMW 5 series
2010 - 2013
Gearbox: AutomaticAutomatic
Engine: 3.0 Petrol3.0 Petrol
Camshaft drive: Timing chainTiming chain

Performance

Power: 340 HP204 HP
Torque: 450 NM270 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 5.9 seconds8.2 seconds
Jaguar XF is more dynamic to drive.
Jaguar XF engine produces 136 HP more power than BMW 5 series, whereas torque is 180 NM more than BMW 5 series. Thanks to more power Jaguar XF reaches 100 km/h speed 2.3 seconds faster.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 9.47.6
Real fuel consumption: 12.3 l/100km9.4 l/100km
The BMW 5 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy.
By specification Jaguar XF consumes 1.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Jaguar XF could require 270 litres more fuel.
By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Jaguar XF consumes 2.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series.
Fuel tank capacity: 70 litres70 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 740 km in combined cycle920 km in combined cycle
1060 km on highway1180 km on highway
560 km with real consumption740 km with real consumption
BMW 5 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank.

Engines

Average engine lifespan: 420'000 km420'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
Engine production duration: 7 years6 years
Engine spread: Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Jaguar XJ, Jaguar F-Type, Jaguar F-Pace, Jaguar XEUsed also on BMW 3 sērija
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Jaguar XF might be a better choice in this respect.
Hydraulic tappets: noyes
The BMW 5 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: 4.96 m4.90 m
Width: 1.88 m1.86 m
Height: 1.46 m1.46 m
Both cars are similar in size. Jaguar XF is 6 cm longer than the BMW 5 series, 2 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly.
Trunk capacity: 540 litres520 litres
Jaguar XF has 20 litres more trunk space than the BMW 5 series.
Turning diameter: 11.4 meters11.9 meters
The turning circle of the Jaguar XF is 0.5 metres less than that of the BMW 5 series, which means Jaguar XF can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Gross weight (kg): 2`3152`260
Safety:
BMW 5 series scores higher in safety tests. The BMW 5 series scores significantly higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests.
Quality: no data
average
Average price (€): 940011 800
Pros and Cons: Jaguar XF has
  • more power
  • more dynamic
  • lower price
BMW 5 sērija has
  • lower fuel consumption
  • more full fuel tank mileage
  • higher safety
  • better safety assist technologies
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