1999 BMW X5 vs. 1999 Jaguar S-Type
To start off, both 1999 BMW X5 and 1999 Jaguar S-Type were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 BMW X5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 BMW X5 (282 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1999 Jaguar S-Type. (281 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 BMW X5 should accelerate faster than 1999 Jaguar S-Type. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 BMW X5 weights approximately 459 kg more than 1999 Jaguar S-Type. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1999 BMW X5 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Jaguar S-Type. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 BMW X5 will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1999 BMW X5 (439 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Jaguar S-Type. (390 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1999 BMW X5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Jaguar S-Type.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 BMW X5 | 1999 Jaguar S-Type | |
| Make | BMW | Jaguar |
| Model | X5 | S-Type |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 3996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 281 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 439 Nm | 390 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Top Speed | 207 km/hour | 235 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.5 seconds | 7.1 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2184 kg | 1725 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2920 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 69 L |
