2006 BMW 730 vs. 2008 Jaguar XF
To start off, 2008 Jaguar XF is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 BMW 730. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 BMW 730 would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 BMW 730 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 730 (254 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2008 Jaguar XF. (235 HP @ 6800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 730 should accelerate faster than 2008 Jaguar XF. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 730 weights approximately 256 kg more than 2008 Jaguar XF. 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 BMW 730 (300 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Jaguar XF. (293 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 730 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Jaguar XF.
Compare all specifications:
2006 BMW 730 | 2008 Jaguar XF | |
Make | BMW | Jaguar |
Model | 730 | XF |
Year Released | 2006 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2996 cc | 2965 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 254 HP | 235 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 293 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 244 km/hour | 237 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.8 seconds | 8.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1935 kg | 1679 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4970 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2920 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.1 L/100km | 10.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 69 L |