German
AMS has published an interesting article comparing the
BMW 525d sedan with the
Jaguar XF 3.0 V6 D.
Unlike the name suggests, the 525d is powered by BMW's N57 3.0l inline-6 Diesel engine, yet with a lower output of
204hp and 450 NM (530d: 258hp). It's quite popular in Europe because it's the entry level inline-6 Diesel. The car tested was matched with the optional 8-speed automatic.
Just like the name suggests, the Jaguar XF 3.0 V6 D is powered by a
275ph 3.0l V6 Diesel engine. The test car was equipped with a six-speed automatic which AMS considers a good match despite lacking the refinement of BMW's automatic.
The verdicts:
The
BMW 525d scored
530 points (out of 650) and wins this comparison. The 525d wins for having "more space and better safety features, not for its better performance. The BMW consumes less despite being quicker." Downsides according to AMS are the lack of standard equipment and the options being too expensive.
The
Jaguar XF finishes second in scoring
496 points. "Its V6 Diesel shows a level of refinement even petrol heads might consider. The XF provides both a comfortable ride and a good handling. Less space, fewer safety features and higher costs make for 2nd place though."
Visit
Auto Motor Sport for more pictures and the whole comparison (German).