Compare the2023 Jaguar F-TypeVS 2023 BMW 8 Series

Both the F-Type and the 8 Series have standard driver and passenger frontal airbags, front side-impact airbags, side-impact head airbags, front seatbelt pretensioners, four-wheel antilock brakes, traction control, electronic stability systems to prevent skidding, crash mitigating brakes, daytime running lights, lane departure warning systems, rearview cameras, driver alert monitors, available blind spot warning systems and rear cross-path warning.

The F-Type comes with a full 5-year/60,000-mile basic warranty, which covers the entire car and includes 24-hour roadside assistance. The 8 Series’ 4-year/50,000-mile basic warranty expires 1 year or 10,000 miles sooner.

Jaguar pays for scheduled maintenance on the F-Type for 2 years and 24,000 miles longer than BMW pays for maintenance for the 8 Series (5/60,000 vs. 3/36,000).

The F-Type P450’s standard 5.0 supercharged V8 produces 109 more horsepower (444 vs. 335) and 60 lbs.-ft. more torque (428 vs. 368) than the 840i’s standard 3.0 turbo 6-cylinder. The F-Type R’s standard 5.0 supercharged V8 produces 52 more horsepower (575 vs. 523) than the M850i’s standard 4.4 turbo V8.

As tested in Motor Trend the F-Type R is faster than the M850i 4.4 turbo V8:

For better stopping power the F-Type’s standard brake rotors are larger than those on the 8 Series:

The F-Type stops much shorter than the 8 Series:

For better traction, the F-Type has larger standard tires than the 8 Series (F:255/35R20 & R:295/30R20 vs. F:245/35R20 & R:275/30R20). The F-Type R’s tires are larger than the largest tires available on the 8 Series (F:265/35R20 & R:305/30R20 vs. F:245/35R20 & R:275/30R20).

The F-Type’s 255/35R20 front and 295/30R20 rear tires provide better handling because they have a lower 35 series front and 30 series rear profile (height to width ratio) that provides a stiffer sidewall than the 8 Series’ standard 40 series front and 35 series rear tires.

For better ride, handling and brake cooling the F-Type has standard 20-inch wheels. Smaller 19-inch wheels are standard on the 8 Series.

The F-Type’s drift compensation steering can automatically compensate for road conditions which would cause the vehicle to drift from side to side, helping the driver to keep the vehicle straight more easily. The 8 Series doesn’t offer drift compensation steering.

The F-Type R Coupe handles at 1.00 G’s, while the M850i xDrive Coupe pulls only .98 G’s of cornering force in a Car and Driver skidpad test.

The F-Type R Convertible handles at .98 G’s, while the M850i xDrive Convertible pulls only .97 G’s of cornering force in a Motor Trend skidpad test.

For better maneuverability, the F-Type’s turning circle is 3.3 feet tighter than the 8 Series’ (34.9 feet vs. 38.2 feet). The F-Type AWD’s turning circle is 2 feet tighter than the 8 Series xDrive’s (37 feet vs. 39 feet).

The Jaguar F-Type may be more efficient, handle and accelerate better because it weighs about 200 to 750 pounds less than the BMW 8 Series.

The F-Type is 1 foot, 3.2 inches shorter than the 8 Series, making the F-Type easier to handle, maneuver and park in tight spaces.

In poor weather, headlights can lose their effectiveness as grime builds up on their lenses. This can reduce visibility without the driver realizing. The F-Type has standard headlight washers to keep headlight output high. The 8 Series doesn’t offer headlight washers.

Insurance will cost less for the F-Type owner. The Complete Car Cost Guide estimates that insurance for the F-Type will cost $2755 less than the 8 Series over a five-year period.

The F-Type was chosen as one of Automobile Magazine’s “All Stars” in 2014. The 8 Series has never been an “All Star.”