Jaguar XKR 2006 vs BMW 6 series 2007
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 4.2 Petrol | 4.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 420 HP | 367 HP | |
| Torque: | 560 NM | 490 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.9 seconds | 5.2 seconds | |
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Jaguar XKR is more dynamic to drive. Jaguar XKR engine produces 53 HP more power than BMW 6 series, whereas torque is 70 NM more than BMW 6 series. Thanks to more power Jaguar XKR reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.6 | 10.5 | |
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The BMW 6 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Jaguar XKR consumes 1.1 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 165 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 71 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 610 km in combined cycle | 660 km in combined cycle | |
| 750 km on highway | 940 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 | 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 BMW 6 series engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 3 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Jaguar XK | 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. | |||
| BMW 6 sērija 2007 4.8 engine: The primary issues with the N62 engine are related to malfunctions in the Valvetronic and VANOS systems. Fluctuating idle is usually caused by ignition coil failures, air leaks, issues with the mass airflow ... More about BMW 6 sērija 2007 4.8 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 | 10 800 | |
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