Jaguar X-Type 2008 vs BMW 3 series 2001
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 2.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 194 HP | 192 HP | |
| Torque: | 244 NM | 245 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.9 seconds | 8.4 seconds | |
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BMW 3 series is a more dynamic driving. Jaguar X-Type engine produces 2 HP more power than BMW 3 series, but torque is 1 NM less than BMW 3 series. Despite the higher power, Jaguar X-Type reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.3 | 9.5 | |
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The BMW 3 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Jaguar X-Type consumes 0.8 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 X-Type could require 120 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 61 litres | 63 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 590 km in combined cycle | 660 km in combined cycle | |
| 800 km on highway | 870 km on highway | ||
| BMW 3 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 km | 440'000 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 Jaguar X-Type engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Jaguar S-Type | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW X3, BMW Z4 | |
| 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: | 4.67 m | 4.47 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.39 m | 1.42 m | |
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Jaguar X-Type is larger, but slightly lower. Jaguar X-Type is 20 cm longer than the BMW 3 series, 5 cm wider, while the height of Jaguar X-Type is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 452 litres | 440 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
452 litres | no data | |
| Jaguar X-Type has 12 litres more trunk space than the BMW 3 series. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 10 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Jaguar X-Type is 0.8 metres more than that of the BMW 3 series, which means Jaguar X-Type can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 1`955 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 4000 | 2400 | |
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