Jaguar XK 2002 vs BMW 3 series 2003
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 4.2 Petrol | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Jaguar XK) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (BMW 3 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. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 400 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 553 NM | 330 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.4 seconds | 8.8 seconds | |
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Jaguar XK is more dynamic to drive. Jaguar XK engine produces 250 HP more power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 223 NM more than BMW 3 series. Thanks to more power Jaguar XK reaches 100 km/h speed 3.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 12.4 | 5.7 | |
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The BMW 3 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Jaguar XK consumes 6.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Jaguar XK could require 1005 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 75 litres | 63 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 600 km in combined cycle | 1100 km in combined cycle | |
| 820 km on highway | 1400 km on highway | ||
| BMW 3 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.78 m | 4.49 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.30 m | 1.37 m | |
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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 litres | 410 litres | |
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BMW 3 series has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Jaguar XK has 83 litres less trunk space than the BMW 3 series. 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 meters | 10 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 (kg): | 2`104 | 1`915 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 13 000 | 5000 | |
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