Jaguar XF vs BMW 5 Series: Sportbrake takes on Touring
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- Опубліковано 4 лют 2025
- The 2021 BMW 5 Series Touring is one of the most complete cars on sale. But can Jaguar's refreshed XF Sportbrake match it for appeal? In this CarGurus UK review, Rebecca Jackson pits a BMW 520d M Sport Touring against the XF D200 R Dynamic S Sportbrake in order to find out, and in doing so proves how good diesel estate cars can be in a market that's becoming flooded with plug-in hybrid SUVs.
This review covers the two cars' practical credentials, as well as looking at performance, handling, ride comfort, efficiency and interior quality. Do you have a favourite?
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Had BMW'S and Jaguars over the years and gone back to Jaguar Sportbrake 200bhp D Sport. Very comfortable and economical. BMW' S are everywhere and a bit if a lads or geezers car. Jaguar every time for me .
I went to the Goodwood Festival of Speed last weekend and headed to the Jaguar stand. Sad to see the latest XF sportbrake, its a mild hybrid, put on the back row like the "Bargain Basement" clearance vehicles as most car dealers seem to do. All the prime front row places taken up by the various SUV Jags and the F type. Also sad to see, the XF was like "Billy no mates" but the SUV's swamped with punters. When will the SUUV craze end as our car parks just aren't big enough for their increasing bulk ?
I agree I would absolutely get another jag my sportbrake us superb . I would not consider a BMW
How old are you?
Like it or not, the Jag is an expensive Ford Mondeo with a Jaguar badge,, nothing more. The BMW blows it away everytime...
@@ferdvds Nonesense. The Old X-Typw was based on a Mondeo platform where as the XF is completely new and has nothing to do with Ford at all.
I notes the rear seats,in the Jag fold much flatter
Jag maintains that menacing look through the years which makes it almost timeless. Looking at older BMWs I see great cars but looking at older models of Jaguars I see design that ages so well. I would choose Jag. ;-)
Jag looks better but the BMW is the better overall package. They're everywhere though so if you want to be a bit interesting you've got to get the Jag.
Correct, if you want to get attention from the crowd, get the Jag
The only reason I wouldn't buy the Jag is that the only engine options are 2.0 four cylinder petrol or diesel
Do you really like the look of the Jag more? I know it's subjective but it's still pretty suprising.
I'd like to know more about your taste :D What's the best looking super car & SUV in your opinion? :)
@@stevec6427 but they are very powerful. What happened to the v6 petrol, it was very rapid
thank you for this
Jag every time! I have had six Jags and loved every one of them. Each one was so distinctive and full of character. BMWs a are great cars but all too common on the roads and lacking the style of a Jag. Currently I have an XJ Portfolio, shed loads of power, great road holding for such a big car and very economical plus it always put a big smile on my face when see it on my drive.
I had one of the previous model XF saloons - loved it. The V6 Diesel was one of the best ever engines for a combination of performance and fuel consumption. The rest of the car was pretty good too!
BMW'S are everywhere. As someone who keeps a car (have owned my Saab for 11years now) it's got to be the Jaaag
agree - I had Saab, now i Move to Jag :)
Almost every Jag vs BMW review has the journalist voting for the BMW and the comments section full of Jag fans. It seems auto journalists are just playing it safe and towing the corporate line.
That weather! As always a balanced, informative and interesting review! Thanks Rebecca.
I'd have the Jag in Portfolio trim. It's more subtle than the M-Sport BMW.
Got to be the Jag. Looks better and soul beats perfection every time. And who really cares about infotainment when you'll just switch on Apple Car play and level that playing field immediately?
I made my choice back in January. I bought the Jaguar. No regrets
I bought the Jaguar
Can't afford either but still an interesting review.
Rebecca, another spot on review. But, whether you pay for it in us dollars or english pound sterling, you need a huge container to fit the amount required. they might be plush inside, but you certainly pay for it!
Sad that three tonne SUVs are taking over from estates
I don't think motoring journalists understand the meaning of 'completely flat' when talking about rear folding seats!
The jaag is gorgeous, got to be first pick...
Jaguar all day long. I’d want something different to the masses and I think the Jaguar delivers and by all accounts it’s a better ride and handling.
Better ride maybe, better handling not really (comment coming from an XF saloon X250 LCI & a 6 Series coupé E63 LCI owner)
It's a shame that Jags are often looked over for their German counterparts, they really do feel so good to drive and hug the UK roads so well. I think I am in the minority as I don't find the Idrive system them intuitive or that good really in the BMW's I have driven, maybe it's the specs that the owners have chose or maybe I am just missing something. I do however know I was very very surprised when I first drove a Jag Xe and XF last year at how well the handle and how dynamic yet comfortable they feel. Interior was impressive too. Close call I guess it's personal preference for me it's narrowly the Jag.
Most of the time they aren't overlooked. Its the reliability thats still a massive problem with Jags. BMWs may not be the same as a Lexus but they dont have issues consistently in the way that Jags do. I had a Jag XE-S and it was initially fine until the issues started a few months in. And they simply would not stop. Pretty big things like Headlights going pop £1300 worth and rear diff leaks £700 to change a seal. Its just one thing after another with them.
@@rayaanshaikh5830 I get wat u mean, i can't argue with relaibility as being an issue for some. I think I must have been one of the luckiest car owners in the UK, I have had 2 Jags and 1 RangeRover and no hassle at all. Even know a few mates that's enjoyed JLR ownership.with little issues, other than the usual tyres, brakes etc. However my partner is a BMW fan and has had some costly repairs on their last 2 models?
@@rayaanshaikh5830 Nope, not in my case. I own 2018 XF with 43K miles. 4 oil changes, 1 A/C refrigerant recharge/refill and 1 software update (recall). That's all have been done to it...My Jag runs great.
@@rayaanshaikh5830 I've had three XFs and an XE and had no faults with any of them. Literally nothing. Reliability surveys put Jaguar ahead of BMW too - in the latest JD Power survey, BMW literally came last of all the manufacturers for reliability. (I've had a 5 Series and a 1 Series too and enjoyed them, incidentally).
I reckon car fanatics will favour the Jag (just look at it!) and those who regard cars as just ways of getting from A to B will favour the BMW.
Am I the only one to prefer the Jaguar's interior? 😬
Nope
I really couldn't believe what se said. Fair play if you find the BMW's interior better looking because everyone's taste is different and that's ok but materials in the jag feel and look cheaper? That's not a matter of taste, that's just untrue.
Even though I'm not a fan of Beemers, both cars are absolutely gorgeous when compared to their godawful SUV equivalents. Hopefully one day this stupid SUV trend will end!!!
Jag is the better looking car
Jaguar every time, better looking, better drive.
Thank you so much for this amazing review Rebecca. I love your reviews and I don't know why but your reviews are convincing to me. They are all well shot and informative. However, it would be nice to know about the maintenance costs after buying any of these cars. That is definitely something to consider before buying a car. Maintenance cost Jaguar vs BMW which one is better?
There's a good reason why BMWs are everywhere, everybody knows how good they are.
I really like your review, the back to back linear style of testing gives one a very objective perspective on both cars.
What a refreshing change to see two normal cars, if the Jaguar is set up better for UK roads and the state there in, I think if it was my cash, the Jaguar would win, but it still would be hard to choose.
2:25 "...... I'm 5 foot 4 and and a half......". Stamp of approval on the sincere honesty (that pervades all her reviews).
(I've always said I'm 5 foot 11 and a half, myself. 🤭)
I really prefer the previous version of both cars (X250 and F10/11) - not least the interior design.
I own an XF (X250, LCI) and love it. It's beautiful and special inside and out.
Hooray, the Jag has an analogue speedo that shows the most common UK speed limits (other manufacturers please note). However , I prefer digital speedometers these days which don't show you unrealistic maximum speeds . Why do they do that?
As for BMW's IDrive , we have a new I series and I don't find it that intuitive to use, sometimes having to search through many menus to try and find a particular setting that I want to change. If anyone could tell me how the speed warning setting or the speed limiter that adjusts to the speed limit works, I would be grateful as the handbook is far from clear. Perhaps we don't have the latter feature, but the handbook isn't clear on what features we should have on our model either.
Ok that's enough , I think I'll take the Jag but my preference would be for the model they don't make, an XE estate .
The Jaguar is more appealing.
Just bought a 2021 D200 hse awd sportbrake - I like driving and it is superb. If you are thinking about it my advice is buy one. When theyr're gone they're gone.
I love the rear of the Jag, but the BMW is it for me, it’s just so nice.
Beemers are everywhere over here (and never been a 'Beemer Boy' anyway!), but for some reason, Jaguar decided not to put the 3.0 diesel from the F-Pace in to the XF Sportbrake (even when the lads at Goodwood told me a couple of years ago it was coming), so alas, I'm on to A6 Avant 3.0 diesel number 3 (since 2006). Diesel is so much cheaper here than petrol, so is only way to go.
Stick the 3.0 V6 diesel back in the Jag, please!!
The Volvo V60 cross country is a stunning machine and amazing piece of symplistic design and great engineering.
V90 in this company?
@@richardmcaleavy7578 yea, why not? they are in the same price bracket, possibly looking at the same market, would you not think?
I looked at the v90 and love Volvos but found myself going with the XF as the boot seemed bigger or at least less fussy somehow. No regrets.
@@KungFuPandaria I must admit after having the XF for 2.5 yrs and the XE for 2 I have not regrets either bothe have been great cars.
I’ve had an S90 for three years now, after loads of Germans loving Volvo, in fact I’ve just ordered an XC60
Grace, space and pace! Has to be the Jag.
Test drove both and went for the 5 series touring in M Sport. No complaints - it’s awesome!
Jaguar all day long.Looks better.More engaging to drive.Not as common as a BMW and British.
I'd have the Jag and a Volvo before the Bimmer.
Jag for me please!
What a biased video that was. Its the only review ive seen that didnt say how good the Jaguar entertainment system was against the old BMW system. Its 6k cheaper but still she tries to say the BMW is cheaper overall.......... The interior of the Jag is so much better than previous Jags and imho better now than the dated BMW
No massive surprise that British reviewers always favour German cars.
Comparing them to Jags they go on and on about interior quality being the most important thing until they compare one to a Lexus (i.e. with a better quality interior) then it’s only driver appeal which matters. My guess, purely a guess, is that the outfit they are reviewing for takes a lot more advertising revenue from VAG etc than it does from the likes of Jaguar and Lexus.
I had a quick look at used values on Autotrader and this didn’t really support her view that you get all that 6k back when you sell. It would be interesting to learn how the Jag’s price compared to a similar 3 series estate at the time, perhaps that would have been a better comparison for this review considering the price difference.
Quite English weather for a road test, I see.
Both nice cars , I'd choose the jaguar it looks beautiful an more sporty looking 👌👍🏴
Jag wins. It’s a gorgeous looking car
As an ex-Jag XJ driver I'd go for the XF every time except for one thing - abysmal reliability. My friend has an XF Sportbrake (3.0 V6 diesel, previous model) which has had more expensive problems in 60k miles than I've had with my Audi A6 2.0 TDi in 318k miles and 12 years of ownership. Even he admits that the build quality of the Audi is streets ahead of his XF, and he's a total Jag enthusiast with four of them including a 1963 E-Type. I'm overdue to get a new car and would love a JLR product as they're beautiful cars, such a pity they break down!
Those rapid outfit changes were mighty impressive. 😉
Jag for me all day long
I'd save the money and go for a first-generation XF Sportback 3.0 diesel S portfolio black pack
I have been drooling of used Jaguars, so I say Jag. Also that diesel engine in Jaguar is VAG based, it´s same engine what you get in VW Passat or Audi A6.
have you got a link for that, i always thought they were Ingenium engines
I didn't know that.
Jaguar use their own Ingenium engines
VAG engine?????? What drug are you on???
I do a lot of driving for work, 80% of the cars I see broken down are BMWs. Wouldn’t touch one with a barge pole.
Aloha from Hawaii! Im a Bimmer man myself. Awesome review as always. Love you Rebecca 🥰
You have done a great car review, most difficult with two winners.
Thanks! 👍
For something a little bit special I'd go with the jag
does anyone else see how similar bmw's head lights are to the jag's?
The Jag is way more sexy.
Jag Diesel engine sounds quieter
Jags anytime, I own one😊
Oh behave, it's a Jag! BMWs are a dime a dozen, but a Jaguar.....it makes a statement the moment you see it. In a world a carbon copy banality, the Jaguar stands out like a 130 LBS American Akita stud dog in a Crufts dog show populated with 70 to 100 LBS Dobermans, German Shepherds and Rottweilers. Yes, make mine a Jag! I own two Jags and two American Akitas and the only car that you will come to love as much as a gorgeous stud show dog with a war dog personality is a Jag. Most people, however, really are not possessed of sufficient individuality and courage to stray far from the herd mentality norm and they ultimately want to blend in and follow the herd, as for the self-confident and adventurous soul who is her or his own Type A personality commando (SAS) type, it is the Jaguar everyday of the week for the dynamic handling and for its smart presentation and athletic prowess.
I'd have the Jag
Really surprised that the finance companies assume that the Jag depreciates a lot more than the BMW , my experience of hundreds of searches of used car prices suggests that there is not much difference in used prices mainly due to the vast number of BMW's on the second hand market that take ages to sell , the Jag's usually sell quicker as there are far fewer to choose from.
The leasing companies must know what they are talking about otherwise they wouldn't be in business!
I’ll take the Jaaag.
The BMW excites me with its design and overall composure. I would go for 19" wheels for a more relaxed driving experience. I like estates and still give me the goose bumps over SUV vehicles.
To me the Jag looks much better inside and outside, I have been in both cars and if I were to buy one it would be the Jag every time, it's seems like most people commenting would also choose the Jag, as for reliability Jags have never great, although my dad had an 1988 sovereign and then a 2012 5l XJ, and never had a problem with either, Unfortunately nowadays it seems like the German cars are as unreliable as the Jags.
No wonder we can't sell British cars in the UK because they keep getting slagged off by so called motoring journalists.
BMW is a much bigger company will a vast budget so why not mention that?
Very close, but Gotta be the Jaguar for me!
we agree they are both very closely matched
I'd take an estate car over a SUV any day, oh wait I have LOL. In this case I'd take the BMW but the M540i.
"if you're buying on pcp"
I think majority must be buying these cars on pcp or shrooms, these prices are mental.
great video Rebecca.Bmw much nicer and great looking alloys.
Diesel just makes most sense in this type of car.
I'd have the Jag of which I had no idea they redesigned the interior, I prefer the old interior. But the BMW is a better car overall so a Audi A6 Avant would be better because Audi's are a better BMW
Have had the bmw it did not wear so well. Lot of trouble with the electrics after 100.000. Brakes needed a lot of work to.
Rebecca great review what are your thoughts on the Audi RSQ3
Totally not BMW biased review.
I have never understood why Brits hate on their own cars, perhaps that is why British car industry is dead.
I would pick the jaguar!!
The BMW looks like a Skoda.
Great job, Rebecca, as always!!
Jag looks the best but the 5 series has always been the most perfect all rounder and sadly with Jaguar's current build quality and reliability concerns I wouldn't pick one saying that BMW aren't exactly reliable either my wife has them as company cars the worst one she had was a 1 series £9k of warranty work in the first 2 years awful car small cramped and uncomfortable even though it was top spec, glad she went back to a 5 series again after that thing.
Seems like Big Money Waster has caught the British Leyland disease. I had one,never again. Now have 3L s sportbrake and love it
Great review of two great cars.
Why am I watching this video! I am not into mild hybrids or diesel estates!?!?
Jaguar has the looks and imo the better interior. Jag all day and twice on Sunday's.
Don’t they both use the same ZF 7-speed gearbox?
Yes they do use the same zf 8 speed gearbox(not 7),and software for gearbox is made by car producer.
Could never understand 2wd suv, s. Estate more comfortable. More economic. Better handling. Is it just fashion. I can see a flood of used suv,s when the novelty wears of
Jaguar all day long!!
They have the same ZF auto box, the only difference will be software related.
I would never buy any 2 litre diesel car, far to agricultural. I have a Jaguar V6 3.0d S portfolio sport brake (271bhp) and a Porsche Panamera V6 3.0 D, (300bhp), both wonderful refined cars with very few problems, although they are very different to drive. The Jag returns avg 38-40 mpg and the Porsche returns avg 40-44 mpg. So why bother with a clattery old unrefined 4cyl diesel power unit
If a 4-cylinder diesel car is labelled agricultural, what do you call the same car with a 6-cylinder diesel engine? A logical answer: agricultural. So the reason for the OG comment is actually 6-cylinder diesel > 4-cylinder diesel.
@@zsb707 drive the 3 litre it's much quieter smoother, no comparison
@@tonybooth4 It's smoother but still a diesel. I have a straight six petrol BMW. Now that's smooth.
@@zsb707 I used to have a double six 750iL that was smooth but let me tell the 3.0 V6 in S form gets 202 kws, 600 nm, can be remapped to 221 kws and 700 nm and return 50 mpg on the open road. Once under way it's surprisingly quiet so try one, who knows we may not have a choice apart from all electric soon!!
What's Jag's reliability like these days? I remember when you had to buy 2, one for parts. I do miss v8s and v12s in luxury cars, though. They were so smooth. They didn't need to be fast. Luxury cars in general are pretty stiff now. The true luxury car is a dying breed. Everyone wants to "feel the road." Until they need to see the chiropractor.
Definitely the Jag, BMWs always look so lacklustre to me.
Two beautiful example estate cars, Oh and of course the lovely Rebecca! Great review again! I'll take the BMW all day long
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I think Jaguar interiors are nicer. Fewer obtrusive angles and things sticking out.
wonder how they calculate the volume??...
Length X width X height.
@@entropy5431 it's not all straight lines..
@@izuaff04 It rarely is Izzy but still close enough as you can divide the boot into segments and total up. Another car industry method is to fill the boot with numerous small blocks then count how many fit.
Prefer the 5 series; however, the XF is newer, cheaper and more modern with the XF just having been refreshed and the 5 series being replaced after 2 years
Interior of the BM is miles better. Probably the overall image too.
I have a 2020/70 plate E Class Estate, so the honest answer having seen both of these is that I made the right choice. Out of the two I’d go for the BMW because of the residuals and better build quality. A nicer place to sit.
Snap! However, I’m lucky enough to also have a 2002 XJ8 and a ‘97 XK8 to scratch my Jag itch. Id rather have either of those over their modern equivalents anyway and, given the choice for anything other than lugging stuff around, tend to use the one of the cars with a growler on the bonnet. Did a swift 250 mile round trip in the XJ yesterday and it was a joy from start to finish. The jags really have ‘soul’.
@@gerardbooth40 totally get that. I’ve been stung in the past by a couple of jags - that said they were Fords in disguise rather than “proper” jags. I owned 2 X Types, a saloon and an estate and they both cost me a fortune. I had injector failure in the Saloon and broken speedo and failed engine in the estate. That put me off them as my wallet is still recovering!! I had a 3 series too once and it drank oil like water, weekly topups. I then bought my first e class estate and haven’t looked back. I’m on number 2 now, and so far, so good. I love the peace and tranquility even at motorway speeds in 9th, gear and 60 odd mpg. I went to the north of Scotland and had 1/4 tank left - just over 700 miles. You’ve a great set of cars there to play with!
@@adrianpipe3323 Jaguar and BMW cars weren't what you expected, as opposed to Mercedes. Fortunately I've owned my 2013 Jaguar XF sedan & 2008 BMW 6 Series coupé combo since 2019 and couldn't be happier. Awesome rides!
BMW is a great package and as an owner find the separate opening tailgate glass a massive help cramming family gear in, no mention of this and pity more manufacturers don’t offer. That said sat in the Jag XF as Goodwood FoS yesterday and the interior is a massive improvement, not everyone loves piano black plastic that scratches easily and the seats reminded me of Saab and Volvo comfort. Jag deserves more success, pity the engine range is now so limited.
The Piano Black is real Tulipwood veneer dyed black throughout before it is pressed onto the formed substrate. It is then buffed smooth before being sprayed with lacquer. It is not plastic.
It may not be as expensive or as eye catching as traditional veneers like walnut burr or birds eye maple, but many customers prefer a more contemporary finish.
Some people prefer traditional veneers, some like more contemprary veneers like straight grains and piano black, but they are all real veneers.
The Jaguar sport brake is one of the best looking cars around to my mind, the BMW can't compete on looks.
I searched up the 0-60 time of the jaag and it said 0-60 in 7.6 seconds!the milliseconds matter,get it right.
Bmw sorted the executive cruiser market a long time ago... By the 520d and choose 18 inch alloys and X drive and it's a much better car on non-motorway roads..
Whether it's the car to buy or not these days is a hard one..
I'd say an 18 month used model could be the best bet but buy carefully...
Otherwise Toyota and Lexus all the way for long term reliability..
Jag for me - the cornering on UK roads is just better
BMW all day long. That auto gearbox /power train is terrific. Personally Xdrive isn't a necessity, so I'd be perfectly happy with RWD only. Having owned several each of BMWs, Audis and VWs, I've found them surprisingly economical to run in comparison.