2006 BMW 525 vs. 2006 Jaguar XKR
To start off, both 2006 BMW 525 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 200 more horse power than 2006 BMW 525. (190 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Jaguar XKR should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 525. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Jaguar XKR weights approximately 485 kg more than 2006 BMW 525. 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 XKR (541 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 296 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 525. (245 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 Jaguar XKR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 525.
Compare all specifications:
2006 BMW 525 | 2006 Jaguar XKR | |
Make | BMW | Jaguar |
Model | 525 | XKR |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2494 cc | 4196 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 190 HP | 390 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Torque | 245 Nm | 541 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.1:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 230 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.7 seconds | 5.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1845 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2590 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.9 L/100km | 12.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 75 L |