2017 BMW 7-Series vs 2016 Jaguar XJ

2017 BMW 7-Series

2016 Jaguar XJ

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Sedan 740i

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Sedan 740i	21	29	$76,295	$81,500
Sedan 740i xDrive	19	28	$79,085	$84,500
Plug-In Hybrid 740e xDrive iPerformance	N/A	N/A	$83,365	$89,100
Sedan 750i	17	26	$88,480	$94,600
Sedan 750i xDrive	16	25	$91,270	$97,600
Sedan ALPINA B7 xDrive	16	24	$127,910	$137,000
Sedan M760i xDrive	13	20	$143,535	$153,800

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4-Door Sedan RWD R-Sport

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
4-Door Sedan RWD R-Sport	18	27	$69,936	$74,400
4-Door Sedan AWD R-Sport	17	26	$73,226	$77,900
4-Door Sedan RWD XJL Portfolio	18	27	$78,208	$83,200
4-Door Sedan AWD XJL Portfolio	17	25	$81,498	$86,700
4-Door Sedan RWD Supercharged	15	23	$86,480	$92,000
4-Door Sedan RWD XJL Supercharged	15	23	$89,300	$95,000
4-Door Sedan RWD XJR	15	23	$110,920	$118,000
4-Door Sedan LWB RWD XJR	15	23	$113,740	$121,000

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$76,295

$69,936

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$81,500

$74,400

Monthly Payment Estimate

$1358 / month

$1240 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

8.6

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8.6

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2017 BMW 7-Series has a deceivingly conservative wrapper for its radically reengineered underpinnings and tech-centric cabin.

The 2016 Jaguar XJ balances extravagant looks with dazzling big-car performance.

TCC Likes

A (relatively) lightweight big sedan
Spacious, isolated cabin
Responsive driving experience

A beautiful design like no other
Efficient supercharged V-6
Brash but comfortable XJR performance model

TCC Dislikes

Only an evolutionary design
Overload of active/anticipatory systems
Even pricier than before

A few design details miss the mark
Rear head room
Brightwork overload inside

Fuel Economy

City

21 mpg

18 mpg

Highway

29 mpg

27 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Large Cars

Interior Dimensions

Front Leg Room (in)

41.4

41.5

Second Head Room (in)

38.9

Second Shoulder Room (in)

57.7

Front Head Room (in)

39.9

Passenger Capacity

Front Shoulder Room (in)

59.2

Second Leg Room (in)

44.4

38.9

Exterior Dimensions

Wheelbase (in)

126.4

119.4

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

74.8

Track Width, Front (in)

63.5

Length, Overall (in)

206.6

202

Height, Overall (in)

58.2

57.5

Track Width, Rear (in)

64.6

63.1

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

18.2

15.2

Brakes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

14.5

12.8

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

14.7

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

20.6

21.1

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Tires

Rear Tire Size

P245/50VR18

P275/40HR19

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P245/50VR18

P245/45HR19

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

4195

3891

Wheels

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Aluminum

Front Wheel Size (in)

18 X 8

19 X 9

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

18 X 8

19 X 10

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

180

130

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

950

Engine

Engine Type

Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-6

Intercooled Supercharger Premium Unleaded V-6

Fuel System

Gasoline Direct Injection

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

330 @ 1380

332 @ 3500

Engine Order Code

Displacement

3.0 L/183

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

320 @ 5200

340 @ 6500

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

Transmission

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.46

3.30

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

3.20

3.14

Trans Order Code

2TB

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.82

0.84

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.72

1.67

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

Drivetrain

Rear Wheel Drive

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

First Gear Ratio (:1)

5.00

4.71

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.08

2.73

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

2.14

2.11

Trans Type

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.64

0.67

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.31

1.29

Trans Description Cont. Again

Summary

Vehicle Name

BMW 7 Series

Jaguar XJ

Body Style

Sedan

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Double Wishbone

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Double Wishbone

Suspension Type - Front

Double Wishbone

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Double Wishbone

Emissions

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

7.4

8.4

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