2004 BMW 320 vs. 2013 Jaguar XK
To start off, 2013 Jaguar XK is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 BMW 320. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 BMW 320 would be higher. At 5,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Jaguar XK (503 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 361 more horse power than 2004 BMW 320. (142 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 2004 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Jaguar XK weights approximately 314 kg more than 2004 BMW 320. 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, 2013 Jaguar XK (681 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 351 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 BMW 320. (330 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2013 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 BMW 320.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 BMW 320 | 2013 Jaguar XK | |
| Make | BMW | Jaguar |
| Model | 320 | XK |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 142 HP | 503 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 681 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 211 km/hour | 300 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.8 seconds | 4.4 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 1804 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4794 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2032 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1322 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2752 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 5 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 8.5 L/100km | 14.1 L/100km |
