Jaguar XF 2.2 litre diesel

Jaguar’s XF saloon will soon be getting a 2.2 litre, four-cylinder diesel engine, a crucial addition to the range that should help steal further sales from its competitors.

Jaguar XF 2.2 Diesel Prototype (2011) Front Side

Connected to an eight-speed ZF automatic gearbox, the longitudinally mounted 187 bhp (140 kW / 190 PS) motor is claimed to be good for a 0-62 mph (100km/h) time of 8.5 seconds and a top speed of 140 mph (225 km/h).

The car’s target customers - especially fleet users - are probably going to be more concerned about efficiency rather than performance, though. And they shouldn’t be disappointed, because the XF will manage 52.3 mpg (5.4 l/100km) on the combined cycle while producing 149 g/km of CO2.

Fuel saving devices include an intelligent stop-start system, which has been engineered to reduce the time taken during the shut-down and start-up phases, and high seventh and eighth gear ratios that effectively act as an overdrive facility.

But how does the new Jaguar compare to some of its diesel rivals? Well, judging by the figures, it seems right on the money, although the BMW 5 Series remains marginally quicker, more frugal and less polluting.

Manufacturer Jaguar BMW Volvo Mercedes-Benz
Model XF 2.2 Diesel 520d Auto S80 D5 Geartronic E 220 CDI Auto
Capacity (cc) 2,179 1,995 2,400 2,143
Power (bhp / kW / PS) 187 / 140 / 190 181 / 135 / 184 202 / 151 / 205 167 / 125 / 170
Torque (Nm / lb/ft) 450 / 332 380 / 280 420 / 309 400 / 295
Acceleration 0-60 mph (100 km/h) 8.5 secs 8.1 secs 8.0 secs 8.8 secs
Top Speed (mph / km/h) 140 / 225 140 / 225 140 / 225 141 / 226
Fuel Consumption (mpg / l/100km) 52.3 / 5.4 54.3 / 5.2 44.8 / 6.3 48.7 / 5.8
CO2 Emissions (g/km) 149 137 166 154
UK Company Car BIK Rate* 22% 20% 26% 23%
*2011-12 tax year.

The introduction of the 2.2 litre XF will coincide with a facelift for the car, hence the disguise seen in the image.

Full production specifications and market launch dates are due to be announced at the New York International Auto Show, which opens to the public on the 22nd of April.

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