Jaguar S-Type 2002 vs BMW 7 series 2003
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 201 HP | 231 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 300 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.9 seconds | 8.3 seconds | |
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BMW 7 series is a more dynamic driving. Jaguar S-Type engine produces 30 HP less power than BMW 7 series, whereas torque is 50 NM less than BMW 7 series. Due to the lower power, Jaguar S-Type reaches 100 km/h speed 1.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.3 | 11.0 | |
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The Jaguar S-Type is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Jaguar S-Type consumes 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 7 series, which means that by driving the Jaguar S-Type over 15,000 km in a year you can save 105 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 88 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 670 km in combined cycle | 800 km in combined cycle | |
| 880 km on highway | 1100 km on highway | ||
| BMW 7 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 km | 460'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Jaguar X-Type | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW X5, 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 7 series might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The BMW 7 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 | 5.17 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.90 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.49 m | |
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Jaguar S-Type is smaller. Jaguar S-Type is 29 cm shorter than the BMW 7 series, 8 cm narrower, while the height of Jaguar S-Type is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 370 litres | 500 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
810 litres | no data | |
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BMW 7 series has more luggage space. Jaguar S-Type has 130 litres less trunk space than the BMW 7 series. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.5 meters | 13 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Jaguar S-Type is 1.5 metres less than that of the BMW 7 series, which means Jaguar S-Type can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`125 | 2`400 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 3400 | 3800 | |
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