Jaguar XJ 1997 vs BMW 5 series 2000
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 4.0 Petrol | 2.9 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Jaguar XJ) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (BMW 5 series) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 370 HP | 193 HP | |
| Torque: | 525 NM | 410 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.6 seconds | 8 seconds | |
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Jaguar XJ is more dynamic to drive. Jaguar XJ engine produces 177 HP more power than BMW 5 series, whereas torque is 115 NM more than BMW 5 series. Thanks to more power Jaguar XJ reaches 100 km/h speed 2.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 13.1 | 8.3 | |
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The BMW 5 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Jaguar XJ consumes 4.8 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 XJ could require 720 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 81 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 610 km in combined cycle | 840 km in combined cycle | |
| 810 km on highway | 1110 km on highway | ||
| BMW 5 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 560'000 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 BMW 5 series engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 4 years | 12 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Jaguar XKR | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including BMW 3 sērija, BMW X5, BMW 7 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 2000 2.9 engine: Overall, the M57 diesel engine is known for its high reliability and can deliver an exceptionally long service life when properly maintained with high-quality fuel and oil. Fuel quality is especially critical ... More about BMW 5 sērija 2000 2.9 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.02 m | 4.78 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.30 m | 1.44 m | |
| Jaguar XJ is 24 cm longer than the BMW 5 series, width is practically the same , while the height of Jaguar XJ is 14 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 460 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 12.1 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Jaguar XJ is 1.1 metres more than that of the BMW 5 series, which means Jaguar XJ can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`900 | 2`175 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 7400 | 3400 | |
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