BMW 8 Series vs Jaguar F TYPE (2024)
Price gap, MSRP + destination
$12,620
- 8 Series: 5 mpg better, 2 more seats.
- F TYPE: $12,620 cheaper, 109 hp more.
- F TYPE wins 7 of 10 measures.
| Measure | 8 Series | F TYPE | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $91,795 | $79,175 | F TYPE |
| Horsepower | 335 hp | 444 hp | F TYPE |
| Torque | 369 lb-ft | 428 lb-ft | F TYPE |
| MPG combined | 24 mpg | 19 mpg | 8 Series |
| Cargo, max | 10.0 cu ft | 14.4 cu ft | F TYPE |
| Cargo, seats up | 14.8 cu ft | N/A | N/A |
| Rear legroom | 29.5 in | N/A | N/A |
| Front legroom | 42.1 in | 42.8 in | F TYPE |
| Length | 191.2 in | 176.0 in | Not scored |
| Width | 74.9 in | 74.2 in to 75.6 in | N/A |
| Curb weight | 3,902 lb to 4,769 lb | 3,760 lb | N/A |
| Seats | 4 | 2 | 8 Series |
| Ground clearance | 4.8 in | 4.1 in | 8 Series |
| 0-60 mph | 4.7 s tested | 4.4 s tested | F TYPE |
| Basic warranty | 4 yr / 50,000 mi | 5 yr / 60,000 mi | F TYPE |
Not scored: length, width, curb weight. N/A rows are not counted.
Nearest trims by price
| Trim | Nearest in price | Gap |
|---|---|---|
| 8 Series 840i RWD $90,800 | F TYPE P450 75 AWD $89,900 | $900 |
| F TYPE P450 R-Dynamic RWD $77,900 | 8 Series 840i RWD $90,800 | $12,900 |
Cost to run
F TYPE costs $10,094 less over 6 years.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.
| Cost | 8 Series | F TYPE |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $91,795 | $79,175 |
| Fuel or charging, 1 year | $1,600 | $2,021 |
| Fuel or charging, 6 years | $9,600 | $12,126 |
| Total, 6 years | $101,395 | $91,301 |
Which is better for me?
Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.
Equal weights: F TYPE wins.
No single weight change flips the winner.
| Group | Ahead | By |
|---|---|---|
| Price | F TYPE | 14% |
| MPG | 8 Series | 21% |
| Power | F TYPE | 25% |
| Space | F TYPE | 31% |
| 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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