Jaguar XKR 2006 vs BMW 3 series 2006
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual/Automatic | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jaguar XKR is available only with automatic gearbox, whereas BMW 3 series has both automatic and manual transmission options. | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Jaguar XKR is available only with rear wheel drive, while BMW 3 series can be equipped with rear wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive. | |||
| Engines: | 4.2 (petrol) | 2.0 - 3.0 (petrol, diesel) | |
| Both cars are available with petrol engines. BMW 3 series is available also with diesel engines. Diesel engines typically offer better fuel efficiency and higher torque compared to other engine types. | |||
| Performance | |||
| Power: | 420 HP | 156 - 306 HP | |
| Torque: | 560 NM | 200 - 580 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.9 seconds | 5.4 - 8.9 seconds | |
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| Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.6 | 4.8 - 9.9 | |
| Jaguar XKR petrol engines consumes on average 3.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than BMW 3 series. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version! | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.79 m | 4.58 m | |
| Width: | 2.07 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.32 m | 1.40 m | |
| Jaguar XKR is larger, but lower. Jaguar XKR is 21 cm longer than the BMW 3 series, 29 cm wider, while the height of Jaguar XKR is 8 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 300 litres | 440 litres | |
| BMW 3 series has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Jaguar XKR has 140 litres less trunk space than the BMW 3 series. This could mean that the Jaguar XKR uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 11 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | ~ 1`998 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 23 200 | 7200 | |
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