Jaguar X-Type vs. BMW 3 Series
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Jaguar X-Type and BMW 3 Series contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the Jaguar X-Type and the BMW 3 Series.
In comparing the Jaguar X-Type's and the BMW 3 Series's specifications and ratings, The BMW 3 Series has the advantage in the areas of fuel efficiency and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Jaguar X-Type's and the BMW 3 Series's specifications and ratings, the BMW 3 Series is a better car than the Jaguar X-Type.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Jaguar X-Type’s base engine makes 227 horsepower, and the BMW 3 Series base engine makes 230 horsepower. The X-Type is rated to deliver an average of 18 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 352 miles. The 3 Series is rated to deliver an average of 20 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 435 miles. This gives the BMW 3 Series the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Jaguar X-Type. Both models use gasoline.
Safety Ratings: The BMW 3 Series has an average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$39,330
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
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New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$34,200
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
$36,487
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
$28,190 - $53,800
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
Price Range:
-
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# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
0
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
# Good or Great Deals:
0
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$9,069
Price Range:
$4,862 - $12,787
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
$11,196
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
$5,660 - $36,811
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
119
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
104,734
# Good or Great Deals:
36
Jaguar X-Type Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
BMW 3 Series Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.5 / 10
Reliability:
8.0 / 10
Retained Value:
7.5 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Jaguar X-Type
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
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Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for BMW 3 Series
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
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N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
0.6
Typical Category Recalls:
N/A
Category Range for Recalls:
N/A
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
34.6
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
5.9
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
1.5 - 34.6
Jaguar X-Type Rankings
Not yet available
BMW 3 Series Rankings
Available Body Styles
Sedan, Wagon
Available Body Styles
Convertible, Coupe, Sedan, Wagon
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Jaguar X-Type Trim Levels
Not yet available
BMW 3 Series Trim Levels
Not yet available
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
227 hp @ 6800 rpm
Torque:
206 foot-lbs @ 3000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.061 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
230 hp @ 6500 rpm
Torque:
200 foot-lbs @ 2750 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.065 hp per pound
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
16 / 22 / 18
Range (city/hwy):
256 / 352 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
17 / 27 / 20
Range (city/hwy):
274 / 435 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Standard/Optional Features
Bench Seats:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roof Rack:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Available
Bluetooth:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Satellite radio:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Keyless Ignition:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Bench Seats:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Available
Power outlet:
Standard
Roof Rack:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Available
Bluetooth:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Satellite radio:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
Available
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Backup camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Backup camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
37.9 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.4 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
54.5 inches
Rear Head Room:
38.9 inches
Rear Leg Room:
34.4 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
53.7 inches
Cargo Space:
16 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
Not yet available
Cargo Space, 3rd-row seat folded down:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
38.5 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.5 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
55.4 inches
Rear Head Room:
38 inches
Rear Leg Room:
34.6 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
55.1 inches
Cargo Space:
16.2 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
61 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 3rd-row seat folded down:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
109.2 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3734 lbs
Width:
70.4 inches
Height:
58.4 inches
Length:
185.5 inches
Wheelbase:
106.7 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3527 lbs
Width:
79.3 inches
Height:
55.8 inches
Length:
178.2 inches
Wheelbase:
108.7 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
Not yet available
Wheel Type:
Not yet available
Tire Size:
Not yet available
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
Not yet available
Wheel Type:
Not yet available
Tire Size:
Not yet available
Exterior Colors
Black
Ebony
Blue
Glacier Blue Metallic
Gold
Winter Gold Metallic
Gray
Shadow Grey Metallic
Green
Emerald Fire Metallic
Purple
Midnight Metallic
Red
Chilli Red Metallic
Silver
Liquid Silver Metallic
White
Porcelain
Brown
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Black Sapphire Metallic / Jet Black
Blue
Arctic Metallic / Monaco Blue Metallic / Montego Blue Metallic
Gold
Not available
Gray
Sparkling Graphite Metallic
Green
Deep Green Metallic
Purple
Not available
Red
Barbera Red Metallic / Crimson Red
Silver
Titanium Silver Metallic
White
Alpine White
Brown
Platinum Bronze Metallic
Interior Colors
Beige
Champagne
Gray
Charcoal / Stone
Black
Not available
Brown
Not available
White
Not available
Interior Colors
Beige
Beige Dakota Leather / Beige Leatherette
Gray
Gray Dakota Leather
Black
Black Dakota Leather / Black Leatherette
Brown
Terra/Black Dakota Leather
White
Lemon/Black Dakota Leather
