Jaguar XK 2009 vs BMW 6 series 2007
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 5.0 Petrol | 4.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 385 HP | 367 HP | |
| Torque: | 515 NM | 490 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.5 seconds | 5.2 seconds | |
| Jaguar XK engine produces 18 HP more power than BMW 6 series, whereas torque is 25 NM more than BMW 6 series. Despite the higher power, Jaguar XK reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.2 | 10.5 | |
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The BMW 6 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Jaguar XK consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 6 series, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Jaguar XK could require 105 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 620 km in combined cycle | 660 km in combined cycle | |
| 870 km on highway | 940 km on highway | ||
| BMW 6 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 560'000 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 XK engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Jaguar XJ, Jaguar XF | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 7 sērija | |
| 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: | no | yes | |
| 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.79 m | 4.82 m | |
| Width: | 2.03 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.32 m | 1.37 m | |
| Jaguar XK is 3 cm shorter than the BMW 6 series, 17 cm wider, while the height of Jaguar XK is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 300 litres | 450 litres | |
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BMW 6 series has more luggage space. Jaguar XK has 150 litres less trunk space than the BMW 6 series. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Jaguar XK is 0.5 metres less than that of the BMW 6 series, which means Jaguar XK can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`075 | 2`100 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 12 200 | |
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