BMW 8 series 1992 vs Jaguar XJS 1991
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 5.6 Petrol | 5.3 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 381 HP | 284 HP | |
| Torque: | 550 NM | 415 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6 seconds | 8.2 seconds | |
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BMW 8 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 8 series engine produces 97 HP more power than Jaguar XJS, whereas torque is 135 NM more than Jaguar XJS. Thanks to more power BMW 8 series reaches 100 km/h speed 2.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 18.0 | 13.4 | |
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The Jaguar XJS is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. BMW 8 series consumes 4.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Jaguar XJS, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW 8 series could require 690 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 90 litres | 89 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 500 km in combined cycle | 660 km in combined cycle | |
| 690 km on highway | 800 km on highway | ||
| Jaguar XJS gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.78 m | 4.82 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.33 m | 1.25 m | |
| BMW 8 series is 4 cm shorter than the Jaguar XJS, 7 cm wider, while the height of BMW 8 series is 8 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 320 litres | 407 litres | |
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Jaguar XJS has more luggage space. BMW 8 series has 87 litres less trunk space than the Jaguar XJS. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12 meters | 13 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 8 series is 1 metres less than that of the Jaguar XJS, which means BMW 8 series can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`300 | 2`175 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 25 800 | 25 600 | |
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