Jaguar XJ-Series vs BMW 7 Series
Overview | |
Years produced1969-2019 | Years produced1977-1979 |
MSRP$74,200 | MSRP$99,800 |
Listings427 | Listings3943 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews7.8 out of 10 | Expert reviews7.7 out of 10 |
Pros
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Reviews SummaryIt’s entirely understandable if, off the top of your head, you can name only two luxury car brands. Mercedes and BMW are the most recognizable, because they’re all most Americans buy when $700 monthly payments and $3,000 property taxes are of absolutely no concern. Then there’s Jaguar. In 2014, Mercedes and BMW each sold more than 330,000 cars. Jaguar barely registered 16,000. So the flagship XJ—a beautiful, rich, stunning machine that actually costs a good deal less than the S-class or the 7 Series—is a rare sight on the road. We’re not sure why, but we’re here to inform you that it exists and very much deserves your attention if you’re sailing such high seas. | |
Reviews SummaryThe 7 Series is BMW’s answer to the Mercedes-Benz S-Class, offering lavish amounts of space and luxurious features, while maintaining BMW's trademark sharp handling. The current-generation 7 Series was introduced for the 2023 model year and gets a substantial update for 2027. The exterior styling has been massaged and the interior rearranged to accommodate BMW’s new Panoramic Vision dashboard display. The all-electric i7 is updated as well, but we’ll cover that in a separate review. Verdict: The updated 7 Series continues to impress with a lavish interior and impressive handling for the segment, but its complexity and still-polarizing design make it hard to love. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine3.0L 340 hp V6 Flex Fuel Vehicle | Engine |
DrivetrainRWD | Drivetrain |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower340 hp @ 6500 rpm | Horsepower |
MPG City18 | MPG City |
MPG Highway27 | MPG Highway |
Engine | |
Engine Name3.0L 340 hp V6 Flex Fuel Vehicle | Engine Name3.0L 375 hp I6 |
Torque332 lb-ft @ 3500 rpm | Torque398 lb-ft @ 1850 rpm |
Horsepower340 hp @ 6500 rpm | Horsepower375 hp @ 5200 rpm |
DrivetrainRWD | DrivetrainRWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City18 | MPG City |
MPG Highway27 | MPG Highway |
Interior | |
Leather SeatsStandard | Leather Seats |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Key Features | |
Navigation SystemStandard | Navigation SystemStandard |
Sunroof/MoonroofStandard | Sunroof/MoonroofStandard |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space15.2 cu ft | Cargo Space19.1 cu ft |
Curb Weight3854 lbs | Curb Weight4733 lbs |
Height57.3 in | Height61.0 in |
Length201.9 in | Length212.6 in |
Width83.1 in | Width85.6 in |
Wheelbase119.4 in | Wheelbase126.6 in |
Maximum Payload1327 lbs | Maximum Payload1085 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Overview | ||
Years produced | 1969-2019 | 1977-1979 |
MSRP | $74,200 | $99,800 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 7.8 out of 10Read full review | 7.7 out of 10Read full review |
Pros & cons | Pros
Cons
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Summary | It’s entirely understandable if, off the top of your head, you can name only two luxury car brands. Mercedes and BMW are the most recognizable, because they’re all most Americans buy when $700 monthly payments and $3,000 property taxes are of absolutely no concern. Then there’s Jaguar. In 2014, Mercedes and BMW each sold more than 330,000 cars. Jaguar barely registered 16,000. So the flagship XJ—a beautiful, rich, stunning machine that actually costs a good deal less than the S-class or the 7 Series—is a rare sight on the road. We’re not sure why, but we’re here to inform you that it exists and very much deserves your attention if you’re sailing such high seas. | The 7 Series is BMW’s answer to the Mercedes-Benz S-Class, offering lavish amounts of space and luxurious features, while maintaining BMW's trademark sharp handling. The current-generation 7 Series was introduced for the 2023 model year and gets a substantial update for 2027. The exterior styling has been massaged and the interior rearranged to accommodate BMW’s new Panoramic Vision dashboard display. The all-electric i7 is updated as well, but we’ll cover that in a separate review. Verdict: The updated 7 Series continues to impress with a lavish interior and impressive handling for the segment, but its complexity and still-polarizing design make it hard to love. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 3.0L 340 hp V6 Flex Fuel Vehicle | |
Drivetrain | RWD | |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Horsepower | 340 hp @ 6500 rpm | |
MPG City | 18 | |
MPG Highway | 27 | |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 3.0L 340 hp V6 Flex Fuel Vehicle | 3.0L 375 hp I6 |
Torque | 332 lb-ft @ 3500 rpm | 398 lb-ft @ 1850 rpm |
Horsepower | 340 hp @ 6500 rpm | 375 hp @ 5200 rpm |
Drivetrain | RWD | RWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 18 | |
MPG Highway | 27 | |
Interior | ||
Leather Seats | Standard | |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Key Features | ||
Navigation System | Standard | Standard |
Sunroof/Moonroof | Standard | Standard |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 15.2 cu ft | 19.1 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3854 lbs | 4733 lbs |
Height | 57.3 in | 61.0 in |
Length | 201.9 in | 212.6 in |
Width | 83.1 in | 85.6 in |
Wheelbase | 119.4 in | 126.6 in |
Maximum Payload | 1327 lbs | 1085 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
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