Jaguar S-Type 2004 vs BMW 5 series 2005
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 2.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 201 HP | 177 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 230 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.9 seconds | 9.3 seconds | |
| Jaguar S-Type engine produces 24 HP more power than BMW 5 series, whereas torque is 20 NM more than BMW 5 series. Despite the higher power, Jaguar S-Type reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.3 | 9.3 | |
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The BMW 5 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Jaguar S-Type consumes 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Jaguar S-Type could require 150 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 670 km in combined cycle | 750 km in combined cycle | |
| 880 km on highway | 1010 km on highway | ||
| BMW 5 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 km | 350'000 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 S-Type engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Jaguar X-Type | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including BMW 3 sērija, BMW X3, BMW Z4 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. BMW 5 series might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The BMW 5 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. | |||
| BMW 5 sērija 2005 2.5 engine: On this engine, the valve seals and crankcase breather valve diaphragm tend to fail after 80-100 000 km, leading to increased oil consumption. It is recommended to choose engines manufactured in the last years ... More about BMW 5 sērija 2005 2.5 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.88 m | 4.84 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.47 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Jaguar S-Type is 4 cm longer than the BMW 5 series, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Jaguar S-Type is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 370 litres | 520 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
810 litres | no data | |
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BMW 5 series has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Jaguar S-Type has 150 litres less trunk space than the BMW 5 series. This could mean that the Jaguar S-Type uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.5 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Jaguar S-Type is 0.5 metres more than that of the BMW 5 series, which means Jaguar S-Type can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`125 | 2`010 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 2600 | 4400 | |
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