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Safety

 

The BMW M3 has Daytime Running Lights to help keep it more visible under all conditions. Canadian government studies show that driving with lights during the day reduces accidents by 11% by making vehicles more conspicuous. The XF doesn't offer Daytime Running Lights.

 

The M3 offers optional BMW Assist, which uses a global positioning satellite (GPS) receiver and a cellular system to get driving directions, remotely unlock your doors if you lock your keys in, help track down your vehicle if it's stolen or send emergency personnel to the scene if any airbags deploy. The XF doesn't offer a GPS response system, only a navigation computer with no live response for emergencies.

 

Both the M3 and the XF have standard driver and passenger frontal airbags, front side-impact airbags, head airbags, front seatbelt pretensioners, four-wheel antilock brakes, traction control and electronic stability systems to prevent skidding.

 

Warranty

 

The M3's corrosion warranty is 6 years longer than the XF's (12 vs. 6 years).

 

There are over 2 times as many BMW dealers as there are Jaguar dealers, which makes it much easier to get service under the M3's warranty.

 

Reliability

 

A reliable vehicle saves its owner time, money and trouble. Nobody wants to be stranded or have to be without their vehicle while it's being repaired. Consumer Reports predicts that the M3's reliability will be 120% better than the XF.

 

J.D. Power and Associates' 2010 Initial Quality Study of new car owners surveyed provide the statistics that show that BMW vehicles are better in initial quality than Jaguar vehicles. J.D. Power ranks BMW 16th in initial quality. With 17 more problems per 100 vehicles, Jaguar is ranked 28th.

 

J.D. Power and Associates' surveys of the owners of three-year-old cars provide the long-term dependability statistics that show that BMW vehicles are more reliable than Jaguar vehicles. J.D. Power ranks BMW 17th in reliability, above the industry average. With 10 more problems per 100 vehicles, Jaguar is ranked 23rd.

 

Engine

 

The M3's 4.0 DOHC V8 produces 29 more horsepower (414 vs. 385) than the XF's standard 5.0 DOHC V8.

 

Transmission

 

The M3 offers a manual transmission for better acceleration, control and fuel economy. The XF doesn't offer a manual transmission.

 

Brakes and Stopping

 

For better stopping power the M3's standard brake rotors are larger than those on the XF:

	M3	XF
Front Rotors	14.2 inches	12.83 inches
Rear Rotors	13.8 inches	12.83 inches

 

The M3 stops much shorter than the XF:

	M3	XF
70 to 0 MPH	153 feet	174 feet	Car and Driver
60 to 0 MPH	105 feet	123 feet	Motor Trend

 

Tires and Wheels

 

For better traction and acceleration, the M3 has larger standard rear tires than the XF (265/35R19 vs. 235/35R20).

 

The M3's standard tires provide better handling because they have a lower 40 series profile (height to width ratio) that provides a stiffer sidewall than the XF's standard 45 series tires.

 

Suspension and Handling

 

The M3 Sedan handles at .95 G's, while the XF Luxury pulls only .79 G's of cornering force in a Car and Driver skidpad test.

 

The M3 Sedan goes through Road & Track's slalom 6.8 MPH faster than the XFR (72.9 vs. 66.1 MPH).

 

Chassis

 

The BMW M3 may be more efficient, handle and accelerate better because it weighs about 150 to 350 pounds less than the Jaguar XF.

 

The M3 Sedan is 1 foot, 2.9 inches shorter than the XF, making the M3 easier to handle, maneuver and park in tight spaces.

 

The M3's standard power retractable hardtop allows a seamless transition from an open car, to a completely sealed coupe. The XF doesn't offer a retractable hardtop.

 

Passenger Space

 

The M3 Sedan has 1.4 inches more front headroom, .6 inches more front shoulder room and .8 inches more rear shoulder room than the XF.

 

Servicing Ease

 

A Service Interval Indicator is standard on the M3 to save the owner time and money by calculating maintenance intervals for oil changes, spark plug replacement and vehicle inspection based on actual driving conditions. This takes the guesswork out of keeping your vehicle in top condition and helps it last longer. Jaguar doesn't offer a maintenance reminder on the XF.

 

Ergonomics

 

Heated windshield washer nozzles are standard on the M3 to prevent washer fluid and nozzles from freezing and help continue to keep the windshield clear in sub-freezing temperatures. The XF doesn't offer heated windshield washer nozzles.

 

While driving with high-beams on, sensitive light sensors available for the M3 detect other vehicles which could be blinded and automatically switch to low-beams. The XF doesn't offer automatic dimming high-beams.

 

To help drivers avoid possible obstacles, the M3 has standard cornering lights to illuminate around corners when the turn signals are activated. The XF doesn't offer cornering lights. The M3 also has standard adaptive headlights to illuminate around corners automatically by reading vehicle speed and steering wheel angle.

 

Model Availability

 

The BMW M3 comes in coupe, convertible and sedan bodystyles; the Jaguar XF isn't available as a coupe or convertible.

 

Economic Advantages

 

Insurance will cost less for the M3 owner. The Complete Car Cost Guide estimates that insurance for the M3 will cost $788 less than the XF over a five-year period.

 

The M3 will cost the buyer less in the long run because of its superior resale value. Kiplinger's estimates that the M3 will retain a greater percentage of its original price after two and four years than the XF.

	M3	XF
Four Year	42% to 44%	28% to 31%
Two Year	60% to 62%	46% to 49%

 

Intellichoice estimates that five-year ownership costs (depreciation, financing, insurance, fuel, fees, repairs and maintenance) for the BMW M3 will be $1632 to $15604 less than for the Jaguar XF.

 

Recommendations

 

The 3 Series was chosen as one of Car and Driver's 'Top Ten' for 16 of the last 16 years. The XF hasn't been picked since 2009.

 

The M3 was selected by Automobile Magazine as their 2006 Car of the Year. The XF has never been chosen.