2005 Jaguar XK vs. 2013 BMW 6 series
To start off, 2013 BMW 6 series is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Jaguar XK. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Jaguar XK would be higher. At 4,196 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Jaguar XK (390 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 2013 BMW 6 series. (311 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 2013 BMW 6 series. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW 6 series weights approximately 62 kg more than 2005 Jaguar XK.
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, 2005 Jaguar XK (553 Nm) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 BMW 6 series. (447 Nm). This means 2005 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 BMW 6 series.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Jaguar XK | 2013 BMW 6 series | |
| Make | Jaguar | BMW |
| Model | XK | 6 series |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4196 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 390 HP | 311 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 553 Nm | 447 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.2 :1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1753 kg | 1815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4897 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1895 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1369 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2856 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 70 L |
