BMW 6 series 2007 vs Jaguar XK 2009
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| 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: | 5.2 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 0.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.5 | 11.2 | |
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The BMW 6 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. BMW 6 series consumes 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Jaguar XK, which means that by driving the BMW 6 series over 15,000 km in a year you can save 105 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 660 km in combined cycle | 620 km in combined cycle | |
| 940 km on highway | 870 km on highway | ||
| BMW 6 series 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. | |||
| BMW 6 sērija 2007 4.8 engine: The primary issues with the N62 engine are related to malfunctions in the Valvetronic and VANOS systems. Fluctuating idle is usually caused by ignition coil failures, air leaks, issues with the mass airflow ... More about BMW 6 sērija 2007 4.8 engine | |||
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 (€): | 11 800 | no data | |
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