Jaguar S-Type 1999 vs BMW 5 series 2000

 
Jaguar S-Type
1999 - 2002
BMW 5 series
2000 - 2003
Gearbox: AutomaticAutomatic
Engine: 3.0 Petrol3.0 Petrol
Camshaft drive: Timing chainTiming chain

Performance

Power: 240 HP231 HP
Torque: 300 NM300 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 8.5 seconds7.6 seconds
Jaguar S-Type engine produces 9 HP more power than BMW 5 series, the torque is the same for both cars. Despite the higher power, Jaguar S-Type reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds later.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 10.811.0
Real fuel consumption: 11.6 l/100km11.1 l/100km
By specification Jaguar S-Type consumes 0.2 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 30 litres of fuel.
But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Jaguar S-Type consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series.
Fuel tank capacity: 70 litres70 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 640 km in combined cycle630 km in combined cycle
770 km on highway880 km on highway
600 km with real consumption630 km with real consumption
Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy.

Engines

Average engine lifespan: 510'000 km460'000 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: 12 years7 years
Engine spread: Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Jaguar X-Type, Jaguar XFInstalled on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 3 sērija, BMW X5, BMW 7 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.
Hydraulic tappets: noyes
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 2000 3.0 engine: The BMW M54B30 is a 3.0-liter naturally aspirated inline-six producing about 231 hp, produced between 2000 and 2006. It is widely regarded as one of BMW’s more successful engines of that era, known for smooth operation and strong performance. With proper maintenance, these engines often ...  More about BMW 5 sērija 2000 3.0 engine 

Dimensions

Length: 4.86 m4.78 m
Width: 1.82 m1.80 m
Height: 1.44 m1.44 m
Both cars are similar in size. Jaguar S-Type is 8 cm longer than the BMW 5 series, 2 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly.
Trunk capacity: 370 litres460 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
810 litresno data
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: 12.1 meters11 meters
The turning circle of the Jaguar S-Type is 1.1 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`1752`100
Safety: no datano data
Quality: no data
average
Average price (€): 20002800
Pros and Cons: Jaguar S-Type has
  • longer expected engine lifespan
  • lower price
BMW 5 sērija has
  • more dynamic
  • roomier boot
  • better manoeuvrability
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