2006 BMW 330 vs. 2012 Jaguar XK
To start off, 2012 Jaguar XK is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 BMW 330. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 BMW 330 would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Jaguar XK (550 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 349 more horse power than 2006 BMW 330. (201 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 330. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Jaguar XK weights approximately 110 kg more than 2006 BMW 330. 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, 2012 Jaguar XK (680 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 270 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 330. (410 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2012 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 330.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW 330 | 2012 Jaguar XK | |
| Make | BMW | Jaguar |
| Model | 330 | XK |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 550 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 680 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4793 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1892 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1311 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2751 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 61 L |
