Jaguar XF 2008 vs BMW 5 series 2005

 
Jaguar XF
2008 - 2011
BMW 5 series
2005 - 2007
Gearbox: AutomaticAutomatic
Engine: 5.0 Petrol4.8 Petrol
Camshaft drive: Timing chainTiming chain

Performance

Power: 385 HP367 HP
Torque: 515 NM490 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 5.7 seconds5.6 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): 11.111.0
Real fuel consumption: 12.4 l/100km13.5 l/100km
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 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 XF engine could be longer.
Engine production duration: 5 years9 years
Engine spread: Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Jaguar XK, Jaguar XJInstalled 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: 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.

Dimensions

Length: 4.96 m4.84 m
Width: 2.05 m1.85 m
Height: 1.46 m1.47 m
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 litres520 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
no data520 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 meters11 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`2852`220
Safety:
Quality: no data
average
Average price (€): 64004400
Pros and Cons: Jaguar XF has
  • longer expected engine lifespan
BMW 5 sērija has
  • lower price
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