The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 740d xDrive Automatic (10 - 12) vs. Jaguar Daimler V8 Automatic (97 - 03)
€ 84,800

€ 84,500

€ 84,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 84,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 740d is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 1.9 inches longer, 4.1 inches wider and 5.3 inches taller than the Jaguar Daimler V8.
BMW 740d
Jaguar Daimler V8
58.2
74.9
84
53
70.8
78.7
74.9 in
Width
70.8 in
84 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.7 in
58.2 in
Height
53 in
120.9
199.7
113
197.8
199.7 in
Length
197.8 in
120.9 in
Wheelbase
113 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 740d
Jaguar Daimler V8
4464 lb
Curb Weight
3968 lb
5688 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4982 lb

Weight Difference:
496 lb
11.11 %

General
BMW 740d
Jaguar Daimler V8
F01
Generation
X308
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 740d
Jaguar Daimler V8
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N57
Engine Series
N57-D30
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
302 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
280 hp
at 6100 rpm
BMW 740d
302 hp
280 hp
Jaguar Daimler V8
443 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
277 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
BMW 740d
443 lb‑ft
277 lb‑ft
Jaguar Daimler V8
Performance
BMW 740d
Jaguar Daimler V8
155 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
272 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 740d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec

Jaguar Daimler V8
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14.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.17 lb/hp
BMW 740d
14.78 lb/hp
14.17 lb/hp
Jaguar Daimler V8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 740d
Jaguar Daimler V8
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
20 mpg
BMW 740d
34 mpg
20 mpg
Jaguar Daimler V8
27 mpg
city
14 mpg
No data
highway
26 mpg
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.4 gal
710 mi
Range
423 mi
BMW 740d
710 mi
423 mi
Jaguar Daimler V8
Environmental Impact
144 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
225.5 kWh
BMW 740d
144 kWh
225.5 kWh
Jaguar Daimler V8
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 3
295 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
459 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 740d
Jaguar Daimler V8
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1224 lb
Maximum Payload
1014 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.2 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data