Jaguar XK 2002 vs BMW 3 series 2003

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Jaguar XK
2002 - 2006
BMW 3 series
2003 - 2006
Gearbox: Automatic Manual/Automatic
Jaguar XK is available only with automatic gearbox, whereas BMW 3 series has both automatic and manual transmission options.
Engines: 4.2 (petrol)2.0 - 3.0 (petrol, diesel)
Both cars are available with petrol engines. BMW 3 series is available also with diesel engines. Diesel engines typically offer better fuel efficiency and higher torque compared to other engine types.

Performance

Power: 300 - 400 HP143 - 231 HP
Torque: 420 - 553 NM200 - 410 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 5.4 - 6.4 seconds6.5 - 10 seconds
In general, Jaguar XK are available with more powerful and dynamic engines than BMW 3 series. Select a car version for a more accurate comparison!

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 11.3 - 12.45.7 - 9.6
Jaguar XK petrol engines consumes on average 3 litres more fuel per 100 km than BMW 3 series.
This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version!
Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy.

Dimensions

Length: 4.78 m4.49 m
Width: 1.83 m1.76 m
Height: 1.30 m1.37 m
Jaguar XK is larger, but lower.
Jaguar XK is 29 cm longer than the BMW 3 series, 7 cm wider, while the height of Jaguar XK is 7 cm lower.
Trunk capacity: 327 litres410 litres
BMW 3 series has more luggage space.
Despite its longer length, This could mean that the Jaguar XK uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable.
Turning diameter: 11 meters10 meters
The turning circle of the Jaguar XK is 1 metres more than that of the BMW 3 series, which means Jaguar XK can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Gross weight: ~ 2`085 kg~ 1`935 kg
Net weight:~ 1`710 kg~ 1`548 kg
Load capacity:~ 375 kg~ 387 kg
Safety: no data
Quality: no data
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Average price (€): 13 0003600
Pros and Cons: Jaguar XK has
  • automatic transmission only
  • only petrol engines available
  • more powerful and dynamic engines
BMW 3 sērija has
  • both manual and automatic
  • petrol and diesel engines available
  • lower fuel consumption for petrol engines
  • roomier boot
  • better manoeuvrability
  • lower price
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