BMW 7 Series (1977 – 1986) vs Jaguar XJ (1979 – 1992): specs compared
The Jaguar XJ is the more powerful of the two, with up to 290 hp against 252 hp. The BMW 7 Series is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 7.5 s against 8.7 s. The Jaguar XJ has the higher top speed: 238 km/h against 222 km/h. The BMW 7 Series uses less fuel, from 11.5 L/100 km against 12.5 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,480 kg against 1,700 kg. At 4,961 mm, the Jaguar XJ is 102 mm longer than the BMW 7 Series. The BMW 7 Series dates from 1977 – 1986, the Jaguar XJ from 1979 – 1992.
| Specification |
BMW
7 Series
1977 – 1986
|
Jaguar
XJ
1979 – 1992
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | United Kingdom |
| Documented years | 1977 – 1986 | 1979 – 1992 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 16 | 3 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | FWD · RWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 150 – 252 hp | 162 – 290 hp |
| Torque | 211 – 380 Nm | 255 – 436 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.5 – 13.0 s | 8.7 – 11.0 s |
| Top speed | 183 – 222 km/h | 184 – 238 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 11.5 – 15.0 L/100 km | 12.5 – 14.1 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,859 mm | 4,961 mm |
| Width | 1,798 mm | 1,770 mm |
| Height | 1,430 mm | 1,379 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,799 mm | 2,860 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,480 – 1,645 kg | 1,700 – 1,900 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.
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