Jaguar XJ engine produces 18 HP more power than BMW 5 series, whereas torque is 25 NM more than BMW 5 series. Despite the higher power, Jaguar XJ reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
no data
10.0
Fuel tank capacity:
82 litres
70 litres
Engines
Average engine lifespan:
560'000 km
480'000 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 XJ engine could be longer.
Engine production duration:
5 years
9 years
Engine spread:
Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Jaguar XK, Jaguar XF
Installed on at least 2 other car models, including BMW 7 sērija, BMW 6 sērija
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. BMW 5 series might be a better choice in this respect.
Hydraulic tappets:
no
yes
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:
5.25 m
4.84 m
Width:
1.89 m
1.85 m
Height:
1.45 m
1.47 m
Jaguar XJ is larger, but slightly lower. Jaguar XJ is 41 cm longer than the BMW 5 series, 4 cm wider, while the height of Jaguar XJ is 2 cm lower.
Trunk capacity:
520 litres
520 litres
Turning diameter:
12.3 meters
11 meters
The turning circle of the Jaguar XJ is 1.3 metres more than that of the BMW 5 series, which means Jaguar XJ can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.