BMW 8 series 2018 vs Jaguar XKR 2011
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 4.4 Petrol | 5.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 530 HP | 510 HP | |
| Torque: | 750 NM | 625 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 3.7 seconds | 4.8 seconds | |
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BMW 8 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 8 series engine produces 20 HP more power than Jaguar XKR, whereas torque is 125 NM more than Jaguar XKR. Thanks to more power BMW 8 series reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.5 | 12.3 | |
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The BMW 8 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. BMW 8 series consumes 1.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Jaguar XKR, which means that by driving the BMW 8 series over 15,000 km in a year you can save 270 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 68 litres | 71 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 640 km in combined cycle | 570 km in combined cycle | |
| BMW 8 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 260'000 km | 480'000 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 XKR engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 18 years | 17 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 7 sērija, BMW X6 | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Jaguar XK, Jaguar XJ, Jaguar F-Type, Jaguar XF, Jaguar F-Pace | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Jaguar XKR might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The BMW 8 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: | 4.85 m | 4.79 m | |
| Width: | 1.90 m | 1.89 m | |
| Height: | 1.35 m | 1.32 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. BMW 8 series is 6 cm longer than the Jaguar XKR, 1 cm wider, while the height of BMW 8 series is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 420 litres | 330 litres | |
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BMW 8 series has more luggage capacity. BMW 8 series has 90 litres more trunk space than the Jaguar XKR. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.9 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 8 series is 1 metres more than that of the Jaguar XKR, which means BMW 8 series can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`395 | 2`145 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 52 200 | no data | |
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