2009 Jaguar S-Type vs. 2013 BMW 5 Series

To start off, 2013 BMW 5 Series is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Jaguar S-Type. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Jaguar S-Type would be higher. At 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 BMW 5 Series is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW 5 Series (296 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 2009 Jaguar S-Type. (205 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW 5 Series should accelerate faster than 2009 Jaguar S-Type. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW 5 Series weights approximately 485 kg more than 2009 Jaguar S-Type. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2009 Jaguar S-Type (435 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 BMW 5 Series. (407 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2009 Jaguar S-Type will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 BMW 5 Series.

Compare all specifications:

2009 Jaguar S-Type 2013 BMW 5 Series
Make Jaguar BMW
Model S-Type 5 Series
Year Released 2009 2013
Body Type Sedan Station Wagon
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2718 cc 2979 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 205 HP 296 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 5800 RPM
Torque 435 Nm 407 Nm
Torque RPM 1900 RPM 5000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 81 mm 84 mm
Engine Stroke Size 88 mm 89 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 17.3:1 10.2 :1
Fuel Type Diesel Gasoline
Top Speed 227 km/hour 240 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 8.6 seconds 6.2 seconds
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic 8-speed automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1620 kg 2105 kg
Vehicle Length 4910 mm 4999 mm
Vehicle Width 1450 mm 2132 mm
Wheelbase Size 2920 mm 3070 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 70 L 70 L


 

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