Poll: Jaguar F-Pace S or BMW X5 XDrive35i?

Craig Cole
by Craig Cole

Which luxury crossover would YOU rather park in your driveway, the Jaguar F-Pace of BMW X5?

Both of these offerings are stylish and engaging to drive, sharing plenty in common.

Starting with the Jag, it features a 3.0-liter supercharged V6 that’s rated at a stout 380 horses. For more economical motoring, a four-cylinder diesel is also on the powertrain menu, as are two flavors of 2.0-liter turbo.

Aft of the bellhousing, an eight-speed automatic transmission and all-wheel drive is standard in the F-Pace. This combination helps improve performance, reduce fuel consumption and ensure the vehicle never misses a step in any weather.

Similarly, the X5 xDrive35i features a 3.0-liter six-cylinder powerplant, though its holes are all in a row, rather than arranged at an angle. Likewise, this inline engine features direct injection and forced induction – it’s turbocharged!

Rated at 300 horses and 300 pound-feet (likely conservative figures), the BMW is no slouch, despite its output deficit compared to the Jag. An eight-speed automatic gearbox and all-wheel drive is standard in this version of the X5. If still more giddy-up is desired, the xDrive50i features a 445-horsepower V8 engine, though the company also offers diesel and plug-in electric models for extra choice.

When it comes to efficiency, these two vehicles are nearly identical, averaging 20 miles per gallon. They’re also both rated at 18 in the city, however, the BMW has a 1-MPG advantage on highway drives, having earned a score of 24.

Pricing is likewise similar. The base F-Pace S starts at just shy of $61,000, including delivery fees. All in, the X5 xD35i is about $525 cheaper, the price of a few really nice bottles of Bordeaux.

Which of these luxury crossovers do YOU prefer? Compare them here and make sure to vote down below!

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Craig Cole
Craig Cole

Born and raised in metro Detroit, Craig was steeped in mechanics from childhood. He feels as much at home with a wrench or welding gun in his hand as he does behind the wheel or in front of a camera. Putting his Bachelor's Degree in Journalism to good use, he's always pumping out videos, reviews, and features for AutoGuide.com. When the workday is over, he can be found out driving his fully restored 1936 Ford V8 sedan. Craig has covered the automotive industry full time for more than 10 years and is a member of the Automotive Press Association (APA) and Midwest Automotive Media Association (MAMA).

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