BMW 5 series 1981 vs Jaguar XJ 1982

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BMW 5 series
1981 - 1988
Jaguar XJ
1982 - 1986
Gearbox: Manual/AutomaticManual/Automatic
Wheel drive type: Rear wheel drive (RWD)Front wheel drive (FWD)
BMW 5 series is available with rear wheel drive, while Jaguar XJ can be equipped with front wheel drive.
Engines: 1.8 - 3.4 (petrol, diesel)3.4 - 5.3 (petrol)

Performance

Power: 86 - 218 HP162 - 290 HP
Torque: 140 - 310 NM255 - 436 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 7.2 - 18 seconds8.7 - 11 seconds
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Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 7.1 - 11.012.5 - 14.1
BMW 5 series petrol engines consumes on average 3.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than Jaguar XJ.
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Dimensions

Length: 4.62 m4.96 m
Width: 1.70 m1.77 m
Height: 1.42 m1.38 m
BMW 5 series is smaller, but slightly higher.
BMW 5 series is 34 cm shorter than the Jaguar XJ, 7 cm narrower, while the height of BMW 5 series is 4 cm higher.
Trunk capacity: 460 litresno data
Turning diameter: 11 meters13 meters
The turning circle of the BMW 5 series is 2 metres less than that of the Jaguar XJ, which means BMW 5 series can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Gross weight (kg): ~ 1`798~ 1`500
Safety: no datano data
Quality: no datano data
Average price (€): 4200no data
Pros and Cons: BMW 5 sērija has
  • petrol and diesel engines available
  • lower fuel consumption
  • better manoeuvrability
Jaguar XJ has
  • only petrol engines available
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