BMW 3 series 2015 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: | 190 HP | 180 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 430 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.2 seconds | 7.8 seconds | |
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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 0.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.4 | 4.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.2 l/100km | 5.8 l/100km | |
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The Jaguar XE is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. 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. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 3 series consumes 0.4 litres more 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 | |
| 1460 km on highway | 1510 km on highway | ||
| 910 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: | 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 2015 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 2015 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: | 4.63 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 4 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): | 2`000 | 2`235 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 22 600 | 12 800 | |
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