Car comparison

BMW M3 Coupe (E36) 3.0ivsJaguar XJS Coupe 5.3

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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BMW M3 Coupe (E36)

3.0i

286 hp2990 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe1992-1995
VS

Jaguar XJS Coupe

5.3

284 hp5343 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedCoupe1991-1994

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

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BMW M3 Coupe (E36) 3.0i

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.0 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    286 hp
    213 kW
  • Lightest
    1,460 kg
    3,219 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    196 hp/t
    146 kW/t
    5.1 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.1 L/100 km
    25.8 mpg US
    31.0 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    13.0 L/100 km
    18.1 mpg US
    21.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.9 L/100 km
    29.8 mpg US
    35.8 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    714 km
    444 mi
  • Best overall score
    60/100
  • Best performance score
    63/100
  • Best economy score
    82/100
  • Best practicality score
    55/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMWM3 Coupe (E36)3.0iJaguarXJS Coupe5.3
Power
286hp213kW
284hp212kW
Torque
320Nm236lb-ft
415Nm306lb-ft
Curb weight
1,460kg3,219lb
1,825kg4,023lb
Gross weight
1,930kg4,255lb
2,175kg4,795lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
237 km/h
147 mph
To 99% top speed
80.2s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
101.6s99% target: 235 km/h / 146 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.0s
8.2s
0-200 km/h
20.7s
Calculated
34.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.7s
Calculated
7.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.1L/100 km25.8mpg US31.0mpg UK
13.4L/100 km17.6mpg US21.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
13L/100 km18.1mpg US21.7mpg UK
19.9L/100 km11.8mpg US14.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK
11L/100 km21.4mpg US25.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.0s
Calculated
15.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
196hp/t146kW/t89hp/1000 lb
Calculated
156hp/t116kW/t71hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
219Nm/t147lb-ft/ton
Calculated
227Nm/t152lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
714km444mi
Calculated
664km413mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,990cc182cu in
5,343cc326cu in
Length
4,433mm175in
4,820mm190in
Width
1,710mm67in
1,793mm71in
Height
1,335mm53in
1,254mm49in
Wheelbase
2,700mm106in
2,588mm102in
Front track
1,422mm56in
1,489mm59in
Rear track
1,444mm57in
1,504mm59in
Ground clearance
110mm4in
-
Trunk volume
405L
407L
Doors
2
2
Seats
5
4
Fuel tank
65L
89L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

BMW M3 Coupe (E36) 3.0iJaguar XJS Coupe 5.3PowerTorque
  • BMW M3 Coupe (E36) 3.0i: Power / Torque
  • Jaguar XJS Coupe 5.3: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMWM3 Coupe (E36)3.0i7,000 rpm3,600 rpm7,250 rpm
JaguarXJS Coupe5.35,500 rpm2,800 rpm5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMWM3 Coupe (E36)3.0iJaguarXJS Coupe5.3
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.7 s
7.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.0 s
8.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
20.7 s
34.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
237 km/h
147 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.2 s
6.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.2 s
10.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.9 s
13.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.0 s
15.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
167 km/h
104 mph
146 km/h
91 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWM3 Coupe (E36)3.0i
286 hp
213 kW
JaguarXJS Coupe5.3
284 hp
212 kW

BMW M3 Coupe (E36) 3.0i has 2 hp more than Jaguar XJS Coupe 5.3.

The biggest power difference is between Jaguar XJS Coupe 5.3 and BMW M3 Coupe (E36) 3.0i: 2 hp (1 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWM3 Coupe (E36)3.0i
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
JaguarXJS Coupe5.3
415 Nm
306 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWM3 Coupe (E36)3.0i
1,460 kg
3,219 lb
JaguarXJS Coupe5.3
1,825 kg
4,023 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWM3 Coupe (E36)3.0i
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
JaguarXJS Coupe5.3
237 km/h
147 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWM3 Coupe (E36)3.0i6.0 s
JaguarXJS Coupe5.38.2 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW M3 Coupe (E36) 3.0i and Jaguar XJS Coupe 5.3: 2.2 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWM3 Coupe (E36)3.0i
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
JaguarXJS Coupe5.3
13.4 L/100 km
17.6 mpg US
21.1 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW M3 Coupe (E36) 3.0i and Jaguar XJS Coupe 5.3: 4.3 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWM3 Coupe (E36)3.0i
196 hp/t
146 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
JaguarXJS Coupe5.3
156 hp/t
116 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWM3 Coupe (E36)3.0i
714 km
444 mi
JaguarXJS Coupe5.3
664 km
413 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMWM3 Coupe (E36)3.0i
286 hp
213 kW
6.0 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
JaguarXJS Coupe5.3
284 hp
212 kW
8.2 s
237 km/h
147 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
BMWM3 Coupe (E36)3.0i
Power
286 hp
213 kW
0-100 km/h6.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
5 seats
Trunk
405 L
14.3 cu ft
Length
4,433 mm
174.5 in
Height
1,335 mm
52.6 in
JaguarXJS Coupe5.3
Power
284 hp
212 kW
0-100 km/h8.2 s
Top speed
237 km/h
147 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
407 L
14.4 cu ft
Length
4,820 mm
189.8 in
Height
1,254 mm
49.4 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
BMWM3 Coupe (E36)3.0i
Power
286 hp
213 kW
0-100 km/h6.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
JaguarXJS Coupe5.3
Power
284 hp
212 kW
0-100 km/h8.2 s
Top speed
237 km/h
147 mph
13.4 L/100 km
17.6 mpg US
21.1 mpg UK

BMW M3 Coupe (E36) 3.0i is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
BMWM3 Coupe (E36)3.0i
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
6.0 s
JaguarXJS Coupe5.3
13.4 L/100 km
17.6 mpg US
21.1 mpg UK
8.2 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
BMWM3 Coupe (E36)3.0i
196 hp/t
146 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
JaguarXJS Coupe5.3
156 hp/t
116 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
13.4 L/100 km
17.6 mpg US
21.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMWM3 Coupe (E36)3.0iJaguarXJS Coupe5.3
Power
286 hp
213 kW
284 hp
212 kW
Torque
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
415 Nm
306 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.0 s
8.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
237 km/h
147 mph
Lightness
1,460 kg
3,219 lb
1,825 kg
4,023 lb
Fuel consumption
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
13.4 L/100 km
17.6 mpg US
21.1 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
5 seats
Trunk
405 L
14.3 cu ft
Length
4,433 mm
174.5 in
Height
1,335 mm
52.6 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
407 L
14.4 cu ft
Length
4,820 mm
189.8 in
Height
1,254 mm
49.4 in
Range score
714 km
444 mi
664 km
413 mi
Trunk score
405 L
14.3 cu ft
407 L
14.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
196 hp/t
146 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
156 hp/t
116 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleBMW M3 Coupe (E36) 3.0iJaguar XJS Coupe 5.3
Consumption9.1 L/100 km25.8 mpg US31 mpg UK13.4 L/100 km17.6 mpg US21.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km15.92 LC100 km23.45 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi25.63 LC100 mi37.74 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,365 L361 US gal300 UK gal2,010 L531 US gal442 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,389 LC/year3,518 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW M3 Coupe (E36) 3.0i

  • Has 2 hp more
  • Is 365 kg lighter
  • Is 2.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 28 km/h (17 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 4.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 40 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 50 km (31 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Smallest trunk

Jaguar XJS Coupe 5.3

  • Has 95 Nm more
  • Has 2 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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