Jaguar XKR 1998 vs BMW 3 series 1992
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 4.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 363 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 505 NM | 190 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.4 seconds | 9.9 seconds | |
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Jaguar XKR is more dynamic to drive. Jaguar XKR engine produces 213 HP more power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 315 NM more than BMW 3 series. Thanks to more power Jaguar XKR reaches 100 km/h speed 4.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 12.5 | 9.0 | |
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The BMW 3 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Jaguar XKR consumes 3.5 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 XKR could require 525 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 75 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 600 km in combined cycle | 720 km in combined cycle | |
| 790 km on highway | 970 km on highway | ||
| BMW 3 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: | 4 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Jaguar XJ | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW Z3 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. BMW 3 series might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The BMW 3 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: | 4.76 m | 4.43 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.71 m | |
| Height: | 1.30 m | 1.37 m | |
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Jaguar XKR is larger, but lower. Jaguar XKR is 33 cm longer than the BMW 3 series, 12 cm wider, while the height of Jaguar XKR is 7 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 327 litres | 435 litres | |
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BMW 3 series has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Jaguar XKR has 108 litres less trunk space than the BMW 3 series. This could mean that the Jaguar XKR uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 10 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`010 | 1`760 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | low | |
| Average price (€): | 9200 | 3000 | |
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