2007 BMW 328 vs. 2012 Jaguar XK
To start off, 2012 Jaguar XK is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 BMW 328. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 BMW 328 would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Jaguar XK (550 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 320 more horse power than 2007 BMW 328. (230 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 328.
Let's talk about torque, 2012 Jaguar XK (680 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 409 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 328. (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2012 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 328. 2012 Jaguar XK has automatic transmission and 2007 BMW 328 has manual transmission. 2007 BMW 328 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Jaguar XK will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 328 | 2012 Jaguar XK | |
| Make | BMW | Jaguar |
| Model | 328 | XK |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2995 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 550 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 680 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4793 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1892 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1311 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2751 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.8 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 61 L |
