BMW 5 series 1995 vs Jaguar S-Type 1999
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 170 HP | 240 HP | |
| Torque: | 245 NM | 300 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.5 seconds | 8.5 seconds | |
| BMW 5 series engine produces 70 HP less power than Jaguar S-Type, whereas torque is 55 NM less than Jaguar S-Type. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.4 | 10.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.6 l/100km | 11.6 l/100km | |
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The BMW 5 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 5 series consumes 1.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Jaguar S-Type, which means that by driving the BMW 5 series over 15,000 km in a year you can save 210 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 5 series consumes 2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Jaguar S-Type. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 740 km in combined cycle | 640 km in combined cycle | |
| 970 km on highway | 770 km on highway | ||
| 720 km with real consumption | 600 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW 5 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 510'000 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 S-Type engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 12 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on BMW 3 sērija | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Jaguar X-Type, Jaguar XF | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Jaguar S-Type might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The BMW 5 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: | 4.78 m | 4.86 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.44 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. BMW 5 series is 8 cm shorter than the Jaguar S-Type, 2 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 460 litres | 370 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
no data | 810 litres | |
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BMW 5 series has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, The Jaguar S-Type may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 12.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 5 series is 1.1 metres less than that of the Jaguar S-Type, which means BMW 5 series can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`985 kg | 2`175 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`475 kg | 1`705 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 510 kg | 470 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 3200 | 1800 | |
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