BMW 3 series 2018 vs Jaguar XE 2014
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
| Performance | |||
| Power: | 190 HP | 180 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 430 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.8 seconds | 7.8 seconds | |
| BMW 3 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 3 series engine produces 10 HP more power than Jaguar XE, but torque is 30 NM less than Jaguar XE. Thanks to more power BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds faster. | |||
| Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.5 | 4.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.1 l/100km | 5.8 l/100km | |
| The Jaguar XE is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 3 series consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Jaguar XE, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW 3 series could require 45 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 3 series consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Jaguar XE. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 40 litres | 56 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 880 km in combined cycle | 1330 km in combined cycle | |
| 970 km on highway | 1510 km on highway | ||
| 650 km with real consumption | 960 km with real consumption | ||
| Jaguar XE gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 330'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 1 sērija, BMW X3, BMW 2 sērija | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Jaguar XF, Land Rover Discovery Sport, Land Rover Range Rover Evoque | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| BMW 3 sērija 2018 2.0 engine: Pretty reliable engine with great resource. Overall, the chains are more reliable than in BMW N-series engines, but also tend to stretch under heavy use. The engine requires good quality fuel, maintenance and ...  More about BMW 3 sērija 2018 2.0 engine Jaguar XE 2014 2.0 engine: This engine is known for its relatively limited lifespan. In early production models, balance shaft bearings wore out quickly and started making noise. The chain-driven timing system, located on the flywheel ... More about Jaguar XE 2014 2.0 engine | |||
| Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.71 m | 4.67 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.42 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. BMW 3 series is 4 cm longer than the Jaguar XE, 2 cm narrower, while the height of BMW 3 series is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 480 litres | 455 litres | |
| BMW 3 series has more luggage capacity. BMW 3 series has 25 litres more trunk space than the Jaguar XE. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 11.66 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 3 series is 0.26 metres less than that of the Jaguar XE. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`085 | 2`235 | |
| Safety: | |||
| BMW 3 series is better rated in child safety tests. The Jaguar XE scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | below average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 30 400 | 12 200 | |
| Pros and Cons: | BMW 3 sērija has 
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