2005 BMW 330 vs. 2007 Jaguar XKR
To start off, 2007 Jaguar XKR is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 BMW 330. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 BMW 330 would be higher. At 4,196 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Jaguar XKR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Jaguar XKR (420 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 219 more horse power than 2005 BMW 330. (201 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Jaguar XKR should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 330.
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, 2007 Jaguar XKR (560 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 330. (410 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2007 Jaguar XKR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 330.
Compare all specifications:
2005 BMW 330 | 2007 Jaguar XKR | |
Make | BMW | Jaguar |
Model | 330 | XKR |
Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2993 cc | 4196 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 201 HP | 420 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 410 Nm | 560 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 90 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2080 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.6 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 71 L |