Jaguar XF 2008 vs BMW 5 series 2007
| 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 | 5.3 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 0.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.1 | 10.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 12.4 l/100km | 13.4 l/100km | |
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By specification Jaguar XF consumes 1.1 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 165 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Jaguar XF consumes 1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 560'000 km | 480'000 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 2 other car models, including 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. | |||
| BMW 5 sērija 2007 4.8 engine: The primary issues with the N62 engine are related to malfunctions in the Valvetronic and VANOS systems. Fluctuating idle is usually caused by ignition coil failures, air leaks, issues with the mass airflow ... More about BMW 5 sērija 2007 4.8 engine | |||
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 | |
| 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 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 6000 | 7600 | |
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