Top Gear: BMW M5 vs. Jaguar XFR

[SSense]

The BMW M5 needs no introduction anymore and everyone acknowledges that the M5 has been, as Mr. Clarkson says also, “the ultimate sport saloon”….well, sedan as we call it here in the U.S.

So, Top Gear decided to take the Ultimate Driving Machine, that being the M5 for those that were in doubt, against the the newly and somewhat highly praised Jaguar XFR. But before we jump into the 7 minutes or so video, let’s review the two cars from a technology standpoint.

BMW M5: powered by the amazing and soon phased out, 5.0 literV10 S85 engine which produces 500 horsepower and redlines at 8250 rpm. Torque? 384 lb-ft(520Nm). Top speed is limited at 155 mph(250km/h). Official numbers show 0-60 mph(0-100km/h) figures at around 4.5 seconds.

Jaguar XFR: powered by a direct-injected and supercharged 5.0 liter V8 engine outputting 510 horsepower and 461 lb-ft of torque. Jaguar let the XFR loose with a top speed of 200 mph(320 km/h) - car tested by Top Gear stops at 155 mph. Official numbers say that the XFR runs from 0 to 60 mph in 4.5 seconds.

As usual, with his interesting humor, admired by many and disliked by others, Mr. Clarkson goes into a deeper comparison. Will the Jaguar XFR steal the “crown” from the M5? Well, let’s see the video.

P.S. Listen to the engines sound and you will see why we believe that V10 BMW engine is simply a state-of-art.

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Source: bmwblog

[ahmad.alkhalil]

I'm not going to watch this cause I'm watching the whole episode tonight... I assume its going to be great!

I know Clarkson LOVES the M5 (when u push the M button) but I'm pretty sure he will think the world of the XFR, afterall he's always been supporting of the British Jaguar :D

[Ayham]

The Jag lacks on the looks/aggressivness department and that's fatal!!

[SewerSideUp]

The Welsh can't beat the Germans, Period.

[LSB_M3]

I agree with Ayham....lacks the looks!!!!

[Haitham]

It's a Jaguar, it's a classy car, and I believe that's a mistake well avoided unlike the overdone ISF which was obviously styled like an attention whore.

[///power]

I Kinda like how the rear of the Jag looks..

Thanks for posting, I really enjoyed the drifting part.

it is a Jag

it is an M5

chapter closed

[M_Powerholic]

^ :bow:

[SSense]

''Im not for a moment going to suggest that this is better than an M5, but its as good as...
Praise doesnt get higher than that'', Jeremy Clarkson

Looking at Jeremy it looks like he desparately wants to praise Jag more than the M5, but ofcourse in no terms it is better,
thats why he could only say its as good as the M5, and not better ;)

[petrolhead]

Finally, after 4 years of the release of the E60 M5, the competition was able to make a car that can come close to the M5

[jeanloup]

Finally, after 4 years of the release of the E60 M5, the competition was able to make a car that can come close to the M5

+1

[Haitham]

Finally, after 4 years of the release of the E60 M5, the competition was able to make a car that can come close to the M5

Well said, but what about the RS6, and the E55/E63 AMG? I still believe the M5 is the best of all, but they're competitive figures. And why is it just BMW that comes up a properly designed car with a proper gearbox, and the others stick to autos?

[Ayham]

The Merc clientelle will never go for manual boxes. Audi's, however, would and it's a shame the beast RS6 only comes in auto (do they come with DSG now?). That's why BMW is successful with the M5, "give 'em what they ask for"!

[petrolhead]

Well said, but what about the RS6, and the E55/E63 AMG? I still believe the M5 is the best of all, but they're competitive figures. And why is it just BMW that comes up a properly designed car with a proper gearbox, and the others stick to autos?

The new RS6 came out this year to compete with the current M5, E55 was competing with E39 M5 and came out after the M5, same goes with the E63. Basically BMW comes out with a car, and the rest of the manufactures try to compete/beat it a few years down the line.

I'm not saying the other cars aren't good, just that they are always behind