BMW 3 Series vs Jaguar XE (2020)
Price gap, MSRP + destination
$995
- 3 Series: 2 mpg better, 7 hp more.
- XE: $995 cheaper, longer warranty.
- 3 Series wins 5 of 9 measures.
| Measure | 3 Series | XE | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $41,945 | $40,950 | XE |
| Horsepower | 254 hp | 247 hp | 3 Series |
| Torque | 294 lb-ft | 269 lb-ft | 3 Series |
| MPG combined | 30 mpg | 28 mpg | 3 Series |
| Cargo, max | N/A | 14.1 cu ft | N/A |
| Cargo, seats up | 17.0 cu ft | 12.1 cu ft | 3 Series |
| Rear legroom | 35.2 in | 35.0 in | About the same |
| Front legroom | 42.0 in | 41.5 in | 3 Series |
| Length | 185.7 in | 184.2 in | Not scored |
| Width | 71.9 in | 72.8 in to 77.4 in | N/A |
| Curb weight | 3,589 lb | 3,385 lb to 3,503 lb | N/A |
| Towing | N/A | 4,079 lb | N/A |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | About the same |
| 0-60 mph | 5.6 s tested | N/A | N/A |
| Basic warranty | 4 yr / 50,000 mi | 5 yr / 60,000 mi | XE |
Not scored: length, width, curb weight. N/A rows are not counted.
Nearest trims by price
| Trim | Nearest in price | Gap |
|---|---|---|
| 3 Series 330i RWD $40,750 | XE P250 S RWD $39,900 | $850 |
| XE S RWD $39,900 | 3 Series 330i RWD $40,750 | $850 |
Cost to run
About the same over 6 years.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.
| Cost | 3 Series | XE |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $41,945 | $40,950 |
| Fuel or charging, 1 year | $1,280 | $1,371 |
| Fuel or charging, 6 years | $7,680 | $8,229 |
| Total, 6 years | $49,625 | $49,179 |
Which is better for me?
Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.
Equal weights: 3 Series wins.
No single weight change flips the winner.
| Group | Ahead | By |
|---|---|---|
| Price | XE | 2% |
| MPG | 3 Series | 7% |
| Power | 3 Series | 3% |
| Space | N/A | |
| Towing | N/A |
Other years
What this cannot tell you
Your price and mpg will differ.
Reliability and safety are not included.
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