BMW Z4 2006 vs Jaguar XKR 2006
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 4.2 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 265 HP | 420 HP | |
| Torque: | 315 NM | 560 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6 seconds | 4.9 seconds | |
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Jaguar XKR is a more dynamic driving. BMW Z4 engine produces 155 HP less power than Jaguar XKR, whereas torque is 245 NM less than Jaguar XKR. Due to the lower power, BMW Z4 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.0 | 11.6 | |
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The BMW Z4 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. BMW Z4 consumes 2.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Jaguar XKR, which means that by driving the BMW Z4 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 390 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 71 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 610 km in combined cycle | 610 km in combined cycle | |
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 380'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 3 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW X5, BMW 7 sērija, BMW 1 sērija | 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 Z4 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The BMW Z4 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 Z4 2006 3.0 engine: The BMW N52 engine was the first water-cooled engine to feature a composite cylinder block made from a magnesium and aluminum alloy. It was included in Ward’s AutoWorld’s list of the top 10 engines in 2006 and 2007. While it offers many advantages, the ... More about BMW Z4 2006 3.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.09 m | 4.79 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 2.07 m | |
| Height: | 1.27 m | 1.32 m | |
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BMW Z4 is smaller. BMW Z4 is 70 cm shorter than the Jaguar XKR, 29 cm narrower, while the height of BMW Z4 is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 300 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 9.8 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 14 400 | 23 200 | |
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