Jaguar XK 2011 vs BMW 8 series 2018

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Jaguar XK
2011 - 2014
BMW 8 series
2018 - 2022
Gearbox: Automatic Automatic
Wheel drive type: Rear wheel drive (RWD)Rear wheel drive (RWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Jaguar XK is available only with rear wheel drive, while BMW 8 series can be equipped with rear wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive.
Engines: 5.0 (petrol)3.0 - 4.4 (petrol, diesel)

Performance

Power: 385 - 550 HP320 - 530 HP
Torque: 515 - 680 NM500 - 750 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 4.4 - 5.5 seconds3.7 - 5 seconds
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Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 11.2 - 12.36.2 - 10.5
Jaguar XK petrol engines consumes on average 3.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than BMW 8 series.
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Ground clearance: 100 mm (3.9 inches)121 - 128 mm (4.8 - 5 inches)
Because of the higher ground clearance, BMW 8 series can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds.

Dimensions

Length: 4.79 m4.85 m
Width: 1.89 m1.90 m
Height: 1.32 m1.34 m
Both cars are similar in size. Jaguar XK is 5 cm shorter than the BMW 8 series, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Jaguar XK is 2 cm lower.
Trunk capacity: 330 litres420 litres
BMW 8 series has more luggage space.
Jaguar XK has 90 litres less trunk space than the BMW 8 series.
Turning diameter: 10.9 meters11.9 meters
The turning circle of the Jaguar XK is 1 metres less than that of the BMW 8 series, which means Jaguar XK can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Gross weight (kg): ~ 2`122~ 2`318
Safety: no datano data
Quality: no datano data
Average price (€): no data69 200
Pros and Cons: Jaguar XK has
  • only petrol engines available
  • better manoeuvrability
BMW 8 sērija has
  • available with 4x4 drive
  • petrol and diesel engines available
  • lower fuel consumption for petrol engines
  • higher ground clearance
  • roomier boot
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