The Comparative Analysis :
Jaguar Daimler V8 Automatic (97 - 03) vs. BMW 740i Steptronic (12 - 15)
€ 84,500
€ 83,900
€ 84,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 83,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Jaguar Daimler V8 is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 2.2 inches shorter, 4.1 inches narrower and 5 inches lower than the BMW 740i.
Jaguar Daimler V8
BMW 740i
53
70.8
78.7
57.9
74.9
84
70.8 in
Width
74.9 in
78.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84 in
53 in
Height
57.9 in
113
197.8
120.9
200
197.8 in
Length
200 in
113 in
Wheelbase
120.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Jaguar Daimler V8
BMW 740i
3968 lb
Curb Weight
4189 lb
4982 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5545 lb
Weight Difference:
220 lb
5.25 %
General
Jaguar Daimler V8
BMW 740i
X308
Generation
F01
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Jaguar Daimler V8
BMW 740i
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
BMW N55
Engine Code
N55-B30
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
280 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
316 hp
at 5800 rpm
Jaguar Daimler V8
280 hp
316 hp
BMW 740i
277 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Jaguar Daimler V8
277 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW 740i
Performance
Jaguar Daimler V8
BMW 740i
149 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
Jaguar Daimler V8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 740i
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14.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.26 lb/hp
Jaguar Daimler V8
14.17 lb/hp
13.26 lb/hp
BMW 740i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Jaguar Daimler V8
BMW 740i
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Jaguar Daimler V8
20 mpg
30 mpg
BMW 740i
14 mpg
city
22 mpg
26 mpg
highway
No data
21.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
423 mi
Range
629 mi
Jaguar Daimler V8
423 mi
629 mi
BMW 740i
Environmental Impact
225.5 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).
149.7 kWh
Jaguar Daimler V8
225.5 kWh
149.7 kWh
BMW 740i
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 5
459 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
296 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Jaguar Daimler V8
BMW 740i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1014 lb
Maximum Payload
1356 lb
12.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
