2006 BMW 130 vs. 2006 Jaguar XKR
To start off, both 2006 BMW 130 and 2006 Jaguar XKR were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,196 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Jaguar XKR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Jaguar XKR (390 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 129 more horse power than 2006 BMW 130. (261 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Jaguar XKR should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 130.
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, 2006 Jaguar XKR (541 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 226 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 130. (315 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2006 Jaguar XKR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 130.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW 130 | 2006 Jaguar XKR | |
| Make | BMW | Jaguar |
| Model | 130 | XKR |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 4196 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 261 HP | 390 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 315 Nm | 541 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 90.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 9.1:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.1 seconds | 5.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2020 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.2 L/100km | 12.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 75 L |
