Jaguar S-Type 2004 vs BMW 3 series 2006
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.7 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain and belt | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 207 HP | 197 HP | |
| Torque: | 435 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.6 seconds | 7.6 seconds | |
| Jaguar S-Type engine produces 10 HP more power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 35 NM more than BMW 3 series. Despite the higher power, Jaguar S-Type reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.0 | 6.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.3 l/100km | 7.6 l/100km | |
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The BMW 3 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Jaguar S-Type consumes 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Jaguar S-Type could require 165 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Jaguar S-Type consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 61 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 870 km in combined cycle | 880 km in combined cycle | |
| 1140 km on highway | 1150 km on highway | ||
| 840 km with real consumption | 800 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 330'000 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 BMW 3 series engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW X5, BMW 7 sērija, BMW X3, BMW X6 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. BMW 3 series might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| BMW 3 sērija 2006 3.0 engine: The BMW M57 engine is regarded as one of the best German-built power units. Its inline-six layout is praised for reliability, and cars equipped with this engine are often more desirable on the used market. Despite delivering strong performance, the ... More about BMW 3 sērija 2006 3.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.88 m | 4.52 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.42 m | |
| Jaguar S-Type is 36 cm longer than the BMW 3 series, width is practically the same , while the height of Jaguar S-Type is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 370 litres | 460 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
810 litres | no data | |
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BMW 3 series has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Jaguar S-Type has 90 litres less trunk space than the BMW 3 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 3 series, which means Jaguar S-Type can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`255 | 2`055 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 2600 | 4200 | |
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