Jaguar XF 2009 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: | 510 HP | 367 HP | |
| Torque: | 625 NM | 490 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.9 seconds | 5.3 seconds | |
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Jaguar XF is more dynamic to drive. Jaguar XF engine produces 143 HP more power than BMW 5 series, whereas torque is 135 NM more than BMW 5 series. Thanks to more power Jaguar XF reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 12.5 | 10.0 | |
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The BMW 5 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Jaguar XF consumes 2.5 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 375 litres more fuel. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 km | 480'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 15 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Jaguar XKR, Jaguar XK, Jaguar XJ, Jaguar F-Type, Jaguar F-Pace | 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. Jaguar XF 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 | |
| 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`345 | 2`220 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 6400 | 7600 | |
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