The Comparative Analysis :
Jaguar XF 4.2 Super V8 Automatic (08 - 09) vs. BMW 540i (07 - 10)
€ 80,800
€ 56,100
€ 80,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 56,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Jaguar XF 4.2 Super V8 is 4.7 inches longer, 1.2 inches wider and 0.3 inches lower than the BMW 540i.
Jaguar XF 4.2 Super V8
BMW 540i
57.5
73.9
81.8
57.8
72.7
80.2
73.9 in
Width
72.7 in
81.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
57.5 in
Height
57.8 in
114.5
195.3
113.7
190.6
195.3 in
Length
190.6 in
114.5 in
Wheelbase
113.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Jaguar XF 4.2 Super V8
BMW 540i
4061 lb
Curb Weight
3803 lb
5137 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4872 lb
Weight Difference:
258 lb
6.35 %
General
Jaguar XF 4.2 Super V8
BMW 540i
X250
Generation
E60
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 540i
V8 gasoline engine with compressor
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N62
Engine Code
N62-B40
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4.2 L / 206 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
410 hp
at 6250 rpm
Power
302 hp
at 6300 rpm
Jaguar XF 4.2 Super V8
410 hp
302 hp
BMW 540i
413 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
288 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Jaguar XF 4.2 Super V8
413 lb‑ft
288 lb‑ft
BMW 540i
Performance
Jaguar XF 4.2 Super V8
BMW 540i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec
Jaguar XF 4.2 Super V8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 540i
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9.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.59 lb/hp
Jaguar XF 4.2 Super V8
9.9 lb/hp
12.59 lb/hp
BMW 540i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Jaguar XF 4.2 Super V8
BMW 540i
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
22 mpg
Jaguar XF 4.2 Super V8
19 mpg
22 mpg
BMW 540i
13 mpg
city
15 mpg
26 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
345 mi
Range
414 mi
Jaguar XF 4.2 Super V8
345 mi
414 mi
BMW 540i
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).
198.9 kWh
Jaguar XF 4.2 Super V8
238.7 kWh
198.9 kWh
BMW 540i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
481 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
402 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Jaguar XF 4.2 Super V8
BMW 540i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1076 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
