2006 BMW M3 vs. 2001 Jaguar XK
To start off, 2006 BMW M3 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Jaguar XK. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Jaguar XK would be higher. At 3,996 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW M3 (333 HP @ 7900 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 2001 Jaguar XK. (290 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 2001 Jaguar XK.
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, 2001 Jaguar XK (393 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW M3. (355 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2001 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW M3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW M3 | 2001 Jaguar XK | |
| Make | BMW | Jaguar |
| Model | M3 | XK |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3245 cc | 3996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 333 HP | 290 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7900 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 355 Nm | 393 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 249 km/hour | 251 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1570 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 3040 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.5 L/100km | 9.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 75 L |
