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: | 510 HP | 367 HP | |
| Torque: | 625 NM | 490 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.8 seconds | 5.2 seconds | |
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Jaguar XK is more dynamic to drive. Jaguar XK engine produces 143 HP more power than BMW 6 series, whereas torque is 135 NM more than BMW 6 series. Thanks to more power Jaguar XK reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 12.3 | 10.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 15.0 l/100km | 12.9 l/100km | |
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The BMW 6 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Jaguar XK consumes 1.8 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 270 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Jaguar XK consumes 2.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 6 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 560 km in combined cycle | 660 km in combined cycle | |
| 810 km on highway | 940 km on highway | ||
| 460 km with real consumption | 540 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW 6 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 km | 480'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 15 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Jaguar XKR, Jaguar XJ, Jaguar F-Type, Jaguar XF, Jaguar F-Pace | 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. Jaguar XK 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`145 | 2`100 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 12 400 | |
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