2006 Jaguar S-Type vs. 2006 BMW 630
To start off, both 2006 Jaguar S-Type and 2006 BMW 630 were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 BMW 630 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 630 (254 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2006 Jaguar S-Type. (235 HP @ 4100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 630 should accelerate faster than 2006 Jaguar S-Type. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Jaguar S-Type weights approximately 93 kg more than 2006 BMW 630.
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 630 (300 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Jaguar S-Type. (293 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 630 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Jaguar S-Type. 2006 BMW 630 has automatic transmission and 2006 Jaguar S-Type has manual transmission. 2006 Jaguar S-Type will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 BMW 630 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2006 Jaguar S-Type | 2006 BMW 630 | |
Make | Jaguar | BMW |
Model | S-Type | 630 |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2967 cc | 2996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 235 HP | 254 HP |
Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 293 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 235 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.6 seconds | 6.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1659 kg | 1566 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2790 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.3 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |