2006 BMW 745 vs. 2006 Jaguar S-Type

To start off, both 2006 BMW 745 and 2006 Jaguar S-Type were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,423 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 BMW 745 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 745 (325 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 121 more horse power than 2006 Jaguar S-Type. (204 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 745 should accelerate faster than 2006 Jaguar S-Type. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 745 weights approximately 381 kg more than 2006 Jaguar S-Type. 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 745 (700 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 365 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Jaguar S-Type. (335 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 745 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Jaguar S-Type.

Compare all specifications:

2006 BMW 745 2006 Jaguar S-Type
Make BMW Jaguar
Model 745 S-Type
Year Released 2006 2006
Body Type Sedan Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4423 cc 2720 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 325 HP 204 HP
Engine RPM 3800 RPM 4000 RPM
Torque 700 Nm 335 Nm
Torque RPM 1900 RPM 1900 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 17.0:1 17.3:1
Fuel Type Diesel Diesel
Top Speed 245 km/hour 230 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 6.6 seconds 8.8 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 2115 kg 1734 kg
Vehicle Length 5050 mm 4880 mm
Vehicle Width 1910 mm 1820 mm
Vehicle Height 1500 mm 1450 mm
Wheelbase Size 3000 mm 2920 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 9.5 L/100km 7.1 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 88 L 70 L


 

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