2005 Jaguar XKR vs. 2010 BMW 120
To start off, 2010 BMW 120 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Jaguar XKR. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Jaguar XKR would be higher. At 4,193 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Jaguar XKR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Jaguar XKR (391 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 216 more horse power than 2010 BMW 120. (175 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Jaguar XKR should accelerate faster than 2010 BMW 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Jaguar XKR weights approximately 409 kg more than 2010 BMW 120. 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, 2005 Jaguar XKR (525 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 175 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 BMW 120. (350 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2005 Jaguar XKR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 BMW 120.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Jaguar XKR | 2010 BMW 120 | |
| Make | Jaguar | BMW |
| Model | XKR | 120 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4193 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 391 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 525 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 16.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 226 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.4 seconds | 7.6 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1735 kg | 1326 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 5.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 51 L |
