Jaguar XJ (1986 – 1994) vs BMW M5 (1985 – 1988): specs compared
The Jaguar XJ is the more powerful of the two, with up to 318 hp against 286 hp. The BMW M5 is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 6.5 s against 7.2 s. The Jaguar XJ has the higher top speed: 250 km/h against 245 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 10.3 L/100 km against 11.3 L/100 km. The BMW M5 is the lighter car, from 1,445 kg against 1,700 kg. At 4,620 mm, the BMW M5 is 1,630 mm longer than the Jaguar XJ.
| Specification |
Jaguar
XJ
1986 – 1994
|
BMW
M5
1985 – 1988
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | United Kingdom | Germany |
| Documented years | 1986 – 1994 | 1985 – 1988 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 6 | 1 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 150 – 318 hp | 286 hp |
| Torque | 225 – 463 Nm | 340 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.2 – 9.6 s | 6.5 s |
| Top speed | 196 – 250 km/h | 245 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 10.3 – 15.2 L/100 km | 11.3 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 2,990 mm | 4,620 mm |
| Width | 1,791 mm | 1,699 mm |
| Height | 1,379 mm | 1,400 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,870 mm | 2,624 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,700 – 1,985 kg | 1,445 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.