2004 BMW 118 vs. 2004 Jaguar XK
To start off, both 2004 BMW 118 and 2004 Jaguar XK were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,195 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Jaguar XK (294 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 174 more horse power than 2004 BMW 118. (120 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 2004 BMW 118. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Jaguar XK weights approximately 329 kg more than 2004 BMW 118. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2004 Jaguar XK (411 Nm) has 131 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 BMW 118. (280 Nm). This means 2004 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 BMW 118.
Compare all specifications:
2004 BMW 118 | 2004 Jaguar XK | |
Make | BMW | Jaguar |
Model | 118 | XK |
Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 4195 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 294 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Torque | 280 Nm | 411 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.2:1 | 11.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1385 kg | 1714 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2590 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 4.5 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 7.7 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.6 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 75 L |