BMW 6 series 2011 vs Jaguar F-Type 2013
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 4.4 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 408 HP | 340 HP | |
| Torque: | 600 NM | 450 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.9 seconds | 5.3 seconds | |
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BMW 6 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 6 series engine produces 68 HP more power than Jaguar F-Type, whereas torque is 150 NM more than Jaguar F-Type. Thanks to more power BMW 6 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.5 | 9.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 14.1 l/100km | 9.7 l/100km | |
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The Jaguar F-Type is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 6 series consumes 2.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Jaguar F-Type, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW 6 series could require 375 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 6 series consumes 4.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Jaguar F-Type. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 72 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 600 km in combined cycle | 800 km in combined cycle | |
| 820 km on highway | 1040 km on highway | ||
| 490 km with real consumption | 740 km with real consumption | ||
| Jaguar F-Type gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Ground clearance: | 123 mm (4.8 inches) | 108 mm (4.3 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, BMW 6 series can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Jaguar F-Type engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 17 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW X5, BMW 7 sērija, BMW X6 | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Jaguar XJ, Jaguar XF, Jaguar F-Pace, Jaguar XE | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. BMW 6 series might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The BMW 6 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: | 4.89 m | 4.47 m | |
| Width: | 1.89 m | 1.92 m | |
| Height: | 1.37 m | 1.31 m | |
| BMW 6 series is 42 cm longer than the Jaguar F-Type, 3 cm narrower, while the height of BMW 6 series is 6 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 300 litres | 196 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
350 litres | no data | |
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BMW 6 series has more luggage capacity. BMW 6 series has 104 litres more trunk space than the Jaguar F-Type. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.7 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 6 series is 1.1 metres more than that of the Jaguar F-Type, which means BMW 6 series can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`465 | 2`025 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 22 600 | 35 800 | |
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