Jaguar XF 2008 vs BMW 5 series 2005
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 5.0 Petrol | 4.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 385 HP | 367 HP | |
| Torque: | 515 NM | 490 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.7 seconds | 5.6 seconds | |
| Jaguar XF engine produces 18 HP more power than BMW 5 series, whereas torque is 25 NM more than BMW 5 series. Despite the higher power, Jaguar XF reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.1 | 11.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 12.4 l/100km | 13.5 l/100km | |
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The Jaguar XF is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Jaguar XF consumes 0.1 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 XF could require 15 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Jaguar XF consumes 1.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 560'000 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 XF engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Jaguar XK, Jaguar XJ | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including BMW X5, BMW 7 sērija, BMW 6 sērija | |
| 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: | 4.96 m | 4.84 m | |
| Width: | 2.05 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.47 m | |
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Jaguar XF is larger, but slightly lower. Jaguar XF is 12 cm longer than the BMW 5 series, 20 cm wider, while the height of Jaguar XF is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 500 litres | 520 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 520 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, Jaguar XF has 20 litres less trunk space than the BMW 5 series. This could mean that the Jaguar XF uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.48 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Jaguar XF is 0.48 metres more than that of the BMW 5 series, which means Jaguar XF can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`285 | 2`220 | |
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| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 6400 | 4400 | |
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