Jaguar S-Type 2002 vs BMW 5 series 2000
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 4.2 Petrol | 4.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 300 HP | 286 HP | |
| Torque: | 420 NM | 440 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.5 seconds | 6.4 seconds | |
| Jaguar S-Type engine produces 14 HP more power than BMW 5 series, but torque is 20 NM less than BMW 5 series. Despite the higher power, Jaguar S-Type reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.5 | 12.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 11.5 l/100km | 13.0 l/100km | |
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The Jaguar S-Type is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Jaguar S-Type consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series, which means that by driving the Jaguar S-Type over 15,000 km in a year you can save 75 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Jaguar S-Type consumes 1.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 600 km in combined cycle | 580 km in combined cycle | |
| 850 km on highway | 780 km on highway | ||
| 600 km with real consumption | 530 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 630'000 km | 460'000 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 | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including BMW X5, BMW 7 sērija, Land Rover Range Rover | |
| 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.88 m | 4.78 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.44 m | |
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Jaguar S-Type is larger. Jaguar S-Type is 10 cm longer than the BMW 5 series, 2 cm wider, while the height of Jaguar S-Type is 1 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 5 series has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Jaguar S-Type has 90 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`210 | 2`200 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 3400 | 2800 | |
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