Jaguar F-Type 2017 vs BMW 8 series 2018
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Jaguar F-Type) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (BMW 8 series) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 380 HP | 320 HP | |
| Torque: | 460 NM | 680 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.1 seconds | 4.9 seconds | |
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BMW 8 series is a more dynamic driving. Jaguar F-Type engine produces 60 HP more power than BMW 8 series, but torque is 220 NM less than BMW 8 series. Despite the higher power, Jaguar F-Type reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.9 | 6.2 | |
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The BMW 8 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Jaguar F-Type consumes 2.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 8 series, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Jaguar F-Type could require 405 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 68 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 780 km in combined cycle | 1090 km in combined cycle | |
| 1010 km on highway | 1250 km on highway | ||
| BMW 8 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 100 mm (3.9 inches) | 121 mm (4.8 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, BMW 8 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: | 420'000 km | 390'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Jaguar XJ, Jaguar XF, Jaguar F-Pace, Jaguar XE | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW X5, BMW 7 sērija, BMW X3, BMW X6, BMW 6 sērija | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. BMW 8 series might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The BMW 8 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: | 4.48 m | 4.85 m | |
| Width: | 1.89 m | 1.90 m | |
| Height: | 1.31 m | 1.35 m | |
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Jaguar F-Type is smaller. Jaguar F-Type is 37 cm shorter than the BMW 8 series, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Jaguar F-Type is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 310 litres | 420 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
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BMW 8 series has more luggage space. Jaguar F-Type has 110 litres less trunk space than the BMW 8 series. | |||
| 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 8 series, which means Jaguar F-Type can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`150 kg | 2`370 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`599 kg | 1`830 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 551 kg | 540 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 52 800 | |
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