BMW 3 series 2012 vs Jaguar XE 2014
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 116 HP | 180 HP | |
| Torque: | 260 NM | 430 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.3 seconds | 7.8 seconds | |
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Jaguar XE is a more dynamic driving. BMW 3 series engine produces 64 HP less power than Jaguar XE, whereas torque is 170 NM less than Jaguar XE. Due to the lower power, BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 3.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.4 | 4.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.7 l/100km | 5.8 l/100km | |
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By specification BMW 3 series consumes 0.2 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 30 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, BMW 3 series consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Jaguar XE. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 57 litres | 56 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1290 km in combined cycle | 1330 km in combined cycle | |
| 1290 km on highway | 1510 km on highway | ||
| 1000 km with real consumption | 960 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 18 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 1 sērija, BMW X3, BMW X1 | 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 series might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| BMW 3 sērija 2012 2.0 engine: The BMW N47 engine is sometimes called the worst BMW engine because of problems with the timing chain, which tends to stretch at 100 000 km. In addition, the engine has to be removed from the car to replace ... More about BMW 3 sērija 2012 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: | 4.62 m | 4.67 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.42 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. BMW 3 series is 5 cm shorter than the Jaguar XE, 4 cm narrower, while the height of BMW 3 series is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 480 litres | 455 litres | |
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BMW 3 series has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, BMW 3 series has 25 litres more trunk space than the Jaguar XE. The Jaguar XE may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.3 meters | 11.66 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 3 series is 0.36 metres less than that of the Jaguar XE. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`980 | 2`235 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 11 800 | 12 400 | |
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