Both cars are available with petrol engines. BMW 5 series is available also with diesel engines. Diesel engines typically offer better fuel efficiency and higher torque compared to other engine types.
Jaguar F-Type petrol engines consumes on average 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than BMW 5 series. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version!
Because of the higher ground clearance, BMW 5 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.
Dimensions
Length:
4.47 m
4.84 m
Width:
1.92 m
1.85 m
Height:
1.31 m
1.47 m
Jaguar F-Type is 37 cm shorter than the BMW 5 series, 8 cm wider, while the height of Jaguar F-Type is 16 cm lower.
Trunk capacity:
408 litres
560 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
407 litres
520 litres
BMW 5 series has more luggage space. Jaguar F-Type has 152 litres less trunk space than the BMW 5 series. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in BMW 5 series (by 113 litres).
Turning diameter:
11.3 meters
11.9 meters
The turning circle of the Jaguar F-Type is 0.6 metres less than that of the BMW 5 series, which means Jaguar F-Type can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
