2006 BMW 118 vs. 2005 Jaguar S-Type
To start off, 2006 BMW 118 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Jaguar S-Type. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Jaguar S-Type would be higher. At 2,096 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Jaguar S-Type is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Jaguar S-Type (154 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2006 BMW 118. (127 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Jaguar S-Type should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 118. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 118 weights approximately 290 kg more than 2005 Jaguar S-Type.
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 S-Type (196 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 118. (180 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2005 Jaguar S-Type will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 118.
Compare all specifications:
2006 BMW 118 | 2005 Jaguar S-Type | |
Make | BMW | Jaguar |
Model | 118 | S-Type |
Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2096 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 127 HP | 154 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 180 Nm | 196 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 81.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 66.9 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1810 kg | 1520 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2910 mm |