BMW 540i vs Jaguar S-Type
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2008 Jaguar S-Type
Overview
| Spec | BMW 540i540i | Jaguar S-Type3 |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | 540i | 3 |
| Body style | Sedan | Sedan |
| Drivetrain | rear wheel drive | rear wheel drive |
| Fuel type | premium unleaded (recommended) | premium unleaded (required) |
| Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Engine type | mild hybrid | gas |
| Model year | 2023 | 2008 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | BMW 540i540i | Jaguar S-Type3 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $61,600 | $48,335 (best) |
| For sale now | 0 | 0 |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | BMW 540i540i | Jaguar S-Type3 |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 27 MPG (best) | 20 MPG |
| City MPG | 25 MPG (best) | 17 MPG |
| Highway MPG | 32 MPG (best) | 26 MPG |
| Fuel tank | 18 gal | 18.4 gal (best) |
Performance
| Spec | BMW 540i540i | Jaguar S-Type3 |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 335 hp (best) | 235 hp |
| Torque | 331 lb-ft (best) | 216 lb-ft |
| Engine size | 3 L | 3 L |
| Cylinders | I6 | V6 |
Size & capability
| Spec | BMW 540i540i | Jaguar S-Type3 |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Cargo volume | 18.7 cu ft | 28.6 cu ft (best) |
| Payload | 809 lbs (best) | — |
| Curb weight | 3,957 lbs | 3,760 lbs (best) |
| Ground clearance | 5.7 in (best) | 4.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 117.1 in (best) | 114.5 in |
| Length | 195.8 in (best) | 193.1 in |
| Width | 73.5 in (best) | 71.6 in |
| Height | 58.2 in (best) | 57 in |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | BMW 540i540i | Jaguar S-Type3 |
|---|---|---|
| Open recalls (YMM scope) | None reported | None reported |
Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that spec when a clear winner exists. Specs reflect the selected trim for each vehicle. Drag a vehicle header to reorder columns. MSRP and specifications are manufacturer data; listing prices and inventory come from live dealer listings. Safety ratings are from NHTSA.
Trim overview
All available trims with MSRP. The trim selected above is highlighted; comparison specs use that selection.
| Trim | BMW 540i | Jaguar S-Type |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 540i $61,600 MSRP(Currently comparing) | 3 $48,335 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | — | 4.2 $55,835 MSRP |
| 3 | — | R $64,335 MSRP |