2006 BMW 745 vs. 2006 Jaguar XK
To start off, both 2006 BMW 745 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 4,423 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 BMW 745 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 745 (325 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 2006 Jaguar XK. (294 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 745 should accelerate faster than 2006 Jaguar XK. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 745 weights approximately 267 kg more than 2006 Jaguar XK. 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 289 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Jaguar XK. (411 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 745 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Jaguar XK.
Compare all specifications:
2006 BMW 745 | 2006 Jaguar XK | |
Make | BMW | Jaguar |
Model | 745 | XK |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4423 cc | 4196 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 325 HP | 294 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 700 Nm | 411 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 245 km/hour | 249 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.6 seconds | 6.6 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 | 2115 kg | 1848 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 2080 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2590 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.5 L/100km | 11 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 75 L |