The Comparative Analysis :
Jaguar XF 4.2 V8 Automatic (08 - 09) vs. BMW 540i xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..)
€ 62,200
€ 63,800
€ 62,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 63,800
ⓘ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 V8 is an inch longer, 0.4 inches wider and 0.7 inches lower than the BMW 540i.
Jaguar XF 4.2 V8
BMW 540i
57.5
73.9
81.8
58.2
73.5
83.7
73.9 in
Width
73.5 in
81.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.7 in
57.5 in
Height
58.2 in
114.5
195.3
117.1
194.3
195.3 in
Length
194.3 in
114.5 in
Wheelbase
117.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Jaguar XF 4.2 V8
BMW 540i
3856 lb
Curb Weight
3825 lb
5004 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5159 lb
Weight Difference:
31 lb
0.8 %
General
Jaguar XF 4.2 V8
BMW 540i
X250
Generation
G30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Jaguar XF 4.2 V8
BMW 540i
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW B58
Engine Code
B58-B30
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.2 L / 206 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
294 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
335 hp
at 5500 rpm
Jaguar XF 4.2 V8
294 hp
335 hp
BMW 540i
303 lb‑ft
at 4100 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1380 rpm
Jaguar XF 4.2 V8
303 lb‑ft
332 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
4.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec
Jaguar XF 4.2 V8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 540i
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13.12 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.42 lb/hp
Jaguar XF 4.2 V8
13.12 lb/hp
11.42 lb/hp
BMW 540i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Jaguar XF 4.2 V8
BMW 540i
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Jaguar XF 4.2 V8
21 mpg
34 mpg
BMW 540i
14 mpg
city
25 mpg
31 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
392 mi
Range
613 mi
Jaguar XF 4.2 V8
392 mi
613 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).
130.7 kWh
Jaguar XF 4.2 V8
210.3 kWh
130.7 kWh
BMW 540i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
425 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Jaguar XF 4.2 V8
BMW 540i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1149 lb
Maximum Payload
1334 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
