BMW 6 series 2007 vs Jaguar XK 2009
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine: | 4.8 Petrol | 5.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 367 HP | 385 HP | |
| Torque: | 490 NM | 515 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.1 seconds | 5.5 seconds | |
| BMW 6 series engine produces 18 HP less power than Jaguar XK, whereas torque is 25 NM less than Jaguar XK. Despite less power, BMW 6 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.7 | 11.2 | |
| BMW 6 series consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Jaguar XK, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW 6 series could require 75 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 590 km in combined cycle | 620 km in combined cycle | |
| 860 km on highway | 870 km on highway | ||
| Jaguar XK gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 km | 560'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Jaguar XK engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 7 sērija | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Jaguar XJ, Jaguar XF | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. BMW 6 series might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The BMW 6 series engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.82 m | 4.79 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 2.03 m | |
| Height: | 1.37 m | 1.32 m | |
| BMW 6 series is 3 cm longer than the Jaguar XK, 17 cm narrower, while the height of BMW 6 series is 5 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 450 litres | 300 litres | |
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BMW 6 series has more luggage capacity. BMW 6 series has 150 litres more trunk space than the Jaguar XK. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 6 series is 0.5 metres more than that of the Jaguar XK, which means BMW 6 series can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`100 | 2`075 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 12 400 | no data | |
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