The Comparative Analysis :
Jaguar XF 4.2 V8 Automatic (08 - 09) vs. BMW 540i Automatic (07 - 10)
€ 62,200
€ 58,300
€ 62,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 58,300
ⓘ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 V8 is 4.7 inches longer, 1.2 inches wider and 0.3 inches lower than the BMW 540i.
Jaguar XF 4.2 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 V8
BMW 540i
3856 lb
Curb Weight
3825 lb
5004 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4894 lb
Weight Difference:
31 lb
0.8 %
General
Jaguar XF 4.2 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 automatic transmission
Engine
Jaguar XF 4.2 V8
BMW 540i
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
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
294 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
302 hp
at 6300 rpm
Jaguar XF 4.2 V8
294 hp
302 hp
BMW 540i
303 lb‑ft
at 4100 rpm
Max. Torque
288 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Jaguar XF 4.2 V8
303 lb‑ft
288 lb‑ft
BMW 540i
Performance
Jaguar XF 4.2 V8
BMW 540i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec
Jaguar XF 4.2 V8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 540i
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13.12 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.67 lb/hp
Jaguar XF 4.2 V8
13.12 lb/hp
12.67 lb/hp
BMW 540i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Jaguar XF 4.2 V8
BMW 540i
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
24 mpg
Jaguar XF 4.2 V8
21 mpg
24 mpg
BMW 540i
14 mpg
city
16 mpg
31 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
392 mi
Range
449 mi
Jaguar XF 4.2 V8
392 mi
449 mi
BMW 540i
Environmental Impact
210.3 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).
183.8 kWh
Jaguar XF 4.2 V8
210.3 kWh
183.8 kWh
BMW 540i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
425 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
373 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Jaguar XF 4.2 V8
BMW 540i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1149 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
