Jaguar S-Type 2004 vs BMW 5 series 2006
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 4.2 Petrol | 4.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 300 HP | 306 HP | |
| Torque: | 420 NM | 390 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.5 seconds | 6.3 seconds | |
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BMW 5 series is a more dynamic driving. Jaguar S-Type engine produces 6 HP less power than BMW 5 series, but torque is 30 NM more than BMW 5 series. Due to the lower power, Jaguar S-Type reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.5 | 10.0 | |
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The BMW 5 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Jaguar S-Type consumes 1.5 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 225 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 600 km in combined cycle | 700 km in combined cycle | |
| 850 km on highway | 930 km on highway | ||
| BMW 5 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 630'000 km | 430'000 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: | 7 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Jaguar XF | Used also on BMW 7 sērija | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| 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. | |||
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 | 520 litres | |
| 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. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Jaguar S-Type (by 290 litres). | |||
| 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`210 | 2`210 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 2600 | 4400 | |
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