Jaguar XKR 2011 vs BMW 8 series 2018
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 5.0 Petrol | 4.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 510 HP | 530 HP | |
| Torque: | 625 NM | 750 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.8 seconds | 3.7 seconds | |
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BMW 8 series is a more dynamic driving. Jaguar XKR engine produces 20 HP less power than BMW 8 series, whereas torque is 125 NM less than BMW 8 series. Due to the lower power, Jaguar XKR reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 12.3 | 10.5 | |
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The BMW 8 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Jaguar XKR consumes 1.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 8 series, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Jaguar XKR could require 270 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 71 litres | 68 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 570 km in combined cycle | 640 km in combined cycle | |
| BMW 8 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 km | 260'000 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 XKR engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 17 years | 18 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Jaguar XK, Jaguar XJ, Jaguar F-Type, Jaguar XF, Jaguar F-Pace | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 7 sērija, BMW X6 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Jaguar XKR might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The BMW 8 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 | 4.85 m | |
| Width: | 1.89 m | 1.90 m | |
| Height: | 1.32 m | 1.35 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Jaguar XKR is 6 cm shorter than the BMW 8 series, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Jaguar XKR is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 330 litres | 420 litres | |
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BMW 8 series has more luggage space. Jaguar XKR has 90 litres less trunk space than the BMW 8 series. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 11.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Jaguar XKR is 1 metres less than that of the BMW 8 series, which means Jaguar XKR can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`145 kg | 2`395 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 52 200 | |
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