BMW 5 series 1985 vs Jaguar XJ 1982
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 3.4 Petrol | 3.4 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 218 HP | 162 HP | |
| Torque: | 310 NM | 255 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.2 seconds | 11 seconds | |
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BMW 5 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 5 series engine produces 56 HP more power than Jaguar XJ, whereas torque is 55 NM more than Jaguar XJ. Thanks to more power BMW 5 series reaches 100 km/h speed 3.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.0 | 12.5 | |
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The BMW 5 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. BMW 5 series consumes 2.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Jaguar XJ, which means that by driving the BMW 5 series over 15,000 km in a year you can save 375 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 91 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 700 km in combined cycle | 720 km in combined cycle | |
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Jaguar XJ) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (BMW 5 series) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.62 m | 4.96 m | |
| Width: | 1.71 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.40 m | 1.38 m | |
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BMW 5 series is smaller, but slightly higher. BMW 5 series is 34 cm shorter than the Jaguar XJ, 6 cm narrower, while the height of BMW 5 series is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 460 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 13 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`880 | 1`500 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 4200 | no data | |
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