2006 BMW 325 vs. 2006 Jaguar XK
To start off, both 2006 BMW 325 and 2006 Jaguar XK 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 XK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Jaguar XK (294 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 2006 BMW 325. (184 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 325. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Jaguar XK weights approximately 398 kg more than 2006 BMW 325. 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, 2006 Jaguar XK (411 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 174 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 325. (237 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 325.
Compare all specifications:
2006 BMW 325 | 2006 Jaguar XK | |
Make | BMW | Jaguar |
Model | 325 | XK |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2490 cc | 4196 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 184 HP | 294 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 237 Nm | 411 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 86.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 90.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 206 km/hour | 249 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.2 seconds | 6.6 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1848 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2080 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2590 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 11 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 75 L |