Green with envy: the Jaguar XF and its competition
The Jaguar XF : The company won't be publishing in-depth technical data about the car until the New York Auto Show. However, it has confirmed that wit
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The Jaguar XF : The company won't be publishing in-depth technical data about the car until the New York Auto Show. However, it has confirmed that with its 2-liter turbocharged 160bhp diesel engine, the car boasts a combined cycle fuel economy of more than 70mpg (4l/100km) and at 104g/km its CO2 emissions can only be bettered by a hybrid. Photo:AFP
The Jaguar XF : The company won't be publishing in-depth technical data about the car until the New York Auto Show. However, it has confirmed that with its 2-liter turbocharged 160bhp diesel engine, the car boasts a combined cycle fuel economy of more than 70mpg (4l/100km) and at 104g/km its CO2 emissions can only be bettered by a hybrid. Photo:AFP
The BMW 518d : As well as some clever turbocharging technology -- it has one turbine that can vary its geometry -- the engine offers up 148bhp and 266lb ft of torque and is capable of hitting 100kph from standstill in 9.4 seconds. It also has a rather good eight-speed automatic transmission. All of which come together to deliver 64.2mpg combined cycle (4.4l/100km), and CO2 emissions of 115g/km. Photo:AFP
The BMW 518d : As well as some clever turbocharging technology -- it has one turbine that can vary its geometry -- the engine offers up 148bhp and 266lb ft of torque and is capable of hitting 100kph from standstill in 9.4 seconds. It also has a rather good eight-speed automatic transmission. All of which come together to deliver 64.2mpg combined cycle (4.4l/100km), and CO2 emissions of 115g/km. Photo:AFP
The Audi A6 2.0 TDI 'Ultra' S tronic : When specified with Audi's paddle-shift seven-speed dual clutch transmission mated to the 187bhp engine, you'll get 67.3mpg (4.2l/100km) combined cycle, 109g/km CO2 emissions. It's no slouch either -- 0-100kph in 8.2 seconds; however, it is the only car in this list with front- rather than rear-wheel drive, something that still makes a huge difference to serious drivers -- even those with a greener outlook. Photo:AFP
The Audi A6 2.0 TDI 'Ultra' S tronic : When specified with Audi's paddle-shift seven-speed dual clutch transmission mated to the 187bhp engine, you'll get 67.3mpg (4.2l/100km) combined cycle, 109g/km CO2 emissions. It's no slouch either -- 0-100kph in 8.2 seconds; however, it is the only car in this list with front- rather than rear-wheel drive, something that still makes a huge difference to serious drivers -- even those with a greener outlook. Photo:AFP
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The Mercedes-Benz E 220 BlueTEC : Solid rather than sporty, despite a 0-100kph time of 8.4 seconds, the E Class is big on comfort and interior space but very modest in terms of looks. However, a new model is just around the corner, so it could all get much more interesting and also improve on the current car's 64.2mpg (4.4l/100km) and 116g/km CO2 emissions levels. Photo:AFP
The Mercedes-Benz E 220 BlueTEC : Solid rather than sporty, despite a 0-100kph time of 8.4 seconds, the E Class is big on comfort and interior space but very modest in terms of looks. However, a new model is just around the corner, so it could all get much more interesting and also improve on the current car's 64.2mpg (4.4l/100km) and 116g/km CO2 emissions levels. Photo:AFP
The Lexus GS : Toyota's luxury brand really stands out in this particular segment, primarily because it doesn't offer any diesel options at all, whatsoever. Instead, it aims to meet increasingly stringent environmental responsibilities via a petrol hybrid powerplant. But even with batteries taking some of the strain and plugging gaps in power output, the GS 300h is only capable of delivering 181hp and a combined 60.1mpg (4.7l/100km). Still that battery helps keep CO2 emissions down to 109g/km. Photo:AFP
The Lexus GS : Toyota's luxury brand really stands out in this particular segment, primarily because it doesn't offer any diesel options at all, whatsoever. Instead, it aims to meet increasingly stringent environmental responsibilities via a petrol hybrid powerplant. But even with batteries taking some of the strain and plugging gaps in power output, the GS 300h is only capable of delivering 181hp and a combined 60.1mpg (4.7l/100km). Still that battery helps keep CO2 emissions down to 109g/km. Photo:AFP
First Published Date: 27 Mar 2015, 12:22 PM IST
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