Jaguar X-Type 2008 vs BMW 3 series 2001
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 2.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 194 HP | 192 HP | |
| Torque: | 244 NM | 245 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.3 seconds | 7.5 seconds | |
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BMW 3 series is a more dynamic driving. Jaguar X-Type engine produces 2 HP more power than BMW 3 series, but torque is 1 NM less than BMW 3 series. Despite the higher power, Jaguar X-Type reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.6 | 9.9 | |
| Jaguar X-Type consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series, which means that by driving the Jaguar X-Type over 15,000 km in a year you can save 45 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 61 litres | 63 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 630 km in combined cycle | 630 km in combined cycle | |
| 840 km on highway | 790 km on highway | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | |
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Jaguar X-Type 2008: Vehicle has full-time all-wheel drive with 60/40 front-to-rear torque split via viscous-coupling, locking planetary differential. BMW 3 sērija 2001: 38% front and 62% rear torque distribution via planetary gears. ADB-X (Automatic Differential Brake) electronic traction control system provides differential locking functions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 km | 440'000 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 X-Type engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Jaguar S-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: | 4.67 m | 4.47 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.39 m | 1.42 m | |
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Jaguar X-Type is larger, but slightly lower. Jaguar X-Type is 20 cm longer than the BMW 3 series, 5 cm wider, while the height of Jaguar X-Type is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 452 litres | 440 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
452 litres | no data | |
| Jaguar X-Type has 12 litres more trunk space than the BMW 3 series. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 10 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Jaguar X-Type is 0.8 metres more than that of the BMW 3 series, which means Jaguar X-Type can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`120 | 2`000 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 4000 | 2200 | |
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