2007 BMW 320 vs. 2007 Jaguar S-Type
To start off, both 2007 BMW 320 and 2007 Jaguar S-Type were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,968 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Jaguar S-Type is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Jaguar S-Type (235 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 2007 BMW 320. (154 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Jaguar S-Type should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Jaguar S-Type weights approximately 275 kg more than 2007 BMW 320. 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, 2007 BMW 320 (330 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Jaguar S-Type. (294 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 320 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Jaguar S-Type.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 320 | 2007 Jaguar S-Type | |
Make | BMW | Jaguar |
Model | 320 | S-Type |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2968 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 154 HP | 235 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 330 Nm | 294 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 79.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 220 km/hour | 194 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.6 seconds | 7.6 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 1735 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1420 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2910 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.7 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 70 L |