BMW 4 series 2017 vs Jaguar XE 2014
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 252 HP | 240 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 340 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.9 seconds | 6.8 seconds | |
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BMW 4 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 4 series engine produces 12 HP more power than Jaguar XE, whereas torque is 10 NM more than Jaguar XE. Thanks to more power BMW 4 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.5 | 7.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.6 l/100km | 9.0 l/100km | |
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The BMW 4 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 4 series consumes 2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Jaguar XE, which means that by driving the BMW 4 series over 15,000 km in a year you can save 300 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 4 series consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Jaguar XE. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 63 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1090 km in combined cycle | 840 km in combined cycle | |
| 1270 km on highway | 1050 km on highway | ||
| 690 km with real consumption | 700 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 320'000 km | 300'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW 1 sērija, BMW X3, BMW 2 sērija | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Land Rover Freelander, Land Rover Discovery Sport, Jaguar XJ, Jaguar XF | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. BMW 4 series might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The BMW 4 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: | 4.64 m | 4.67 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.39 m | 1.42 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. BMW 4 series is 3 cm shorter than the Jaguar XE, 3 cm narrower, while the height of BMW 4 series is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 480 litres | 455 litres | |
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BMW 4 series has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, BMW 4 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 4 series is 0.36 metres less than that of the Jaguar XE. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`100 | 2`120 | |
| Safety: | |||
| The Jaguar XE scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 36 000 | 14 200 | |
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