BMW 6 series 2007 vs Jaguar XKR 2006
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 4.2 Petrol | |
| Diesel (BMW 6 series) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Jaguar XKR) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 286 HP | 420 HP | |
| Torque: | 580 NM | 560 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.3 seconds | 4.9 seconds | |
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Jaguar XKR is a more dynamic driving. BMW 6 series engine produces 134 HP less power than Jaguar XKR, but torque is 20 NM more than Jaguar XKR. Due to the lower power, BMW 6 series reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.9 | 11.6 | |
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The BMW 6 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. BMW 6 series consumes 4.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Jaguar XKR, which means that by driving the BMW 6 series over 15,000 km in a year you can save 705 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 71 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1010 km in combined cycle | 610 km in combined cycle | |
| 1250 km on highway | 750 km on highway | ||
| BMW 6 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 3 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW X5, BMW 7 sērija, BMW X3, BMW X6 | Used also on Jaguar XK | |
| 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. | |||
| BMW 6 sērija 2007 3.0 engine: The BMW M57 engine is regarded as one of the best German-built power units. Its inline-six layout is praised for reliability, and cars equipped with this engine are often more desirable on the used market. Despite delivering strong performance, the ... More about BMW 6 sērija 2007 3.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.82 m | 4.79 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 2.07 m | |
| Height: | 1.37 m | 1.32 m | |
| BMW 6 series is 3 cm longer than the Jaguar XKR, 21 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 XKR. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight: | 2`100 kg | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 11 000 | 18 000 | |
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