Jaguar XKR 2006 vs BMW 6 series 2007
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 4.2 Petrol | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Jaguar XKR) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (BMW 6 series) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 420 HP | 286 HP | |
| Torque: | 560 NM | 580 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.9 seconds | 6.3 seconds | |
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Jaguar XKR is more dynamic to drive. Jaguar XKR engine produces 134 HP more power than BMW 6 series, but torque is 20 NM less than BMW 6 series. Thanks to more power Jaguar XKR reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.6 | 6.9 | |
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The BMW 6 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Jaguar XKR consumes 4.7 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 XKR could require 705 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 71 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 610 km in combined cycle | 1010 km in combined cycle | |
| 750 km on highway | 1250 km on highway | ||
| BMW 6 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 3 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Jaguar XK | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW X5, BMW 7 sērija, BMW X3, BMW X6 | |
| 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. | |||
| BMW 6 sērija 2007 3.0 engine: The BMW M57 engine is regarded as one of the best German-built power units. Its inline-six layout is praised for reliability, and cars equipped with this engine are often more desirable on the used market. Despite delivering strong performance, the ... More about BMW 6 sērija 2007 3.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.79 m | 4.82 m | |
| Width: | 2.07 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.32 m | 1.37 m | |
| Jaguar XKR is 3 cm shorter than the BMW 6 series, 21 cm wider, while the height of Jaguar XKR is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 300 litres | 450 litres | |
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BMW 6 series has more luggage space. Jaguar XKR has 150 litres less trunk space than the BMW 6 series. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 11.4 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 2`100 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 23 200 | 11 400 | |
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