The Comparative Analysis :
Jaguar XF 4.2 Super V8 Automatic (08 - 09) vs. BMW 523i (10 - 11)
€ 80,800

€ 43,800

€ 80,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Jaguar XF 4.2 Super V8 is 2.4 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and 0.2 inches lower than the BMW 523i.
Jaguar XF 4.2 Super V8
BMW 523i
57.5
73.9
81.8
57.6
73.2
82.4
73.9 in
Width
73.2 in
81.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.4 in
57.5 in
Height
57.6 in
114.5
195.3
116.9
192.9
195.3 in
Length
192.9 in
114.5 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Jaguar XF 4.2 Super V8
BMW 523i
4061 lb
Curb Weight
3803 lb
5137 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4982 lb

Weight Difference:
258 lb
6.35 %

General
Jaguar XF 4.2 Super V8
BMW 523i
X250
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Jaguar XF 4.2 Super V8
BMW 523i
V8 gasoline engine with compressor
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N53
Engine Code
N53-B30

4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.2 L / 206 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
410 hp
at 6250 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 6100 rpm
Jaguar XF 4.2 Super V8
410 hp
201 hp
BMW 523i
413 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Jaguar XF 4.2 Super V8
413 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 523i
Performance
Jaguar XF 4.2 Super V8
BMW 523i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
148 mph
5.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec

Jaguar XF 4.2 Super V8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 523i
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9.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.92 lb/hp
Jaguar XF 4.2 Super V8
9.9 lb/hp
18.92 lb/hp
BMW 523i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Jaguar XF 4.2 Super V8
BMW 523i
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Jaguar XF 4.2 Super V8
19 mpg
31 mpg
BMW 523i
13 mpg
city
22 mpg
26 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
345 mi
Range
572 mi
Jaguar XF 4.2 Super V8
345 mi
572 mi
BMW 523i
Environmental Impact
238.7 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).
144 kWh
Jaguar XF 4.2 Super V8
238.7 kWh
144 kWh
BMW 523i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
481 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Jaguar XF 4.2 Super V8
BMW 523i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1076 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data