Jaguar XKR 2006 vs BMW Z4 2006
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 4.2 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 420 HP | 265 HP | |
| Torque: | 560 NM | 315 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.9 seconds | 6 seconds | |
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Jaguar XKR is more dynamic to drive. Jaguar XKR engine produces 155 HP more power than BMW Z4, whereas torque is 245 NM more than BMW Z4. Thanks to more power Jaguar XKR reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.6 | 9.0 | |
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The BMW Z4 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Jaguar XKR consumes 2.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW Z4, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Jaguar XKR could require 390 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 71 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 610 km in combined cycle | 610 km in combined cycle | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 380'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 3 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Jaguar XK | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW X5, BMW 7 sērija, BMW 1 sērija | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. BMW Z4 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The BMW Z4 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 Z4 2006 3.0 engine: The BMW N52 engine was the first water-cooled engine to feature a composite cylinder block made from a magnesium and aluminum alloy. It was included in Ward’s AutoWorld’s list of the top 10 engines in 2006 and 2007. While it offers many advantages, the ... More about BMW Z4 2006 3.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.79 m | 4.09 m | |
| Width: | 2.07 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.32 m | 1.27 m | |
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Jaguar XKR is larger. Jaguar XKR is 70 cm longer than the BMW Z4, 29 cm wider, while the height of Jaguar XKR is 5 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 300 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | no data | 9.8 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 23 200 | 14 400 | |
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