Jaguar XF 2012 vs BMW 5 series 2010
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 340 HP | 204 HP | |
| Torque: | 450 NM | 270 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.9 seconds | 8.2 seconds | |
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Jaguar XF is more dynamic to drive. Jaguar XF engine produces 136 HP more power than BMW 5 series, whereas torque is 180 NM more than BMW 5 series. Thanks to more power Jaguar XF reaches 100 km/h speed 2.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.4 | 7.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 12.3 l/100km | 9.4 l/100km | |
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The BMW 5 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Jaguar XF consumes 1.8 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 270 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Jaguar XF consumes 2.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 740 km in combined cycle | 920 km in combined cycle | |
| 1060 km on highway | 1180 km on highway | ||
| 560 km with real consumption | 740 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW 5 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Jaguar XJ, Jaguar F-Type, Jaguar F-Pace, Jaguar XE | Used also on BMW 3 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 | 4.90 m | |
| Width: | 1.88 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.46 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Jaguar XF is 6 cm longer than the BMW 5 series, 2 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 540 litres | 520 litres | |
| Jaguar XF has 20 litres more trunk space than the BMW 5 series. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 11.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Jaguar XF is 0.5 metres less than that of the BMW 5 series, which means Jaguar XF can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`315 | 2`260 | |
| Safety: | |||
| BMW 5 series scores higher in safety tests. The BMW 5 series scores significantly higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 10 400 | 12 400 | |
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