2007 BMW 330 vs. 2008 Jaguar XJ6
To start off, 2008 Jaguar XJ6 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 BMW 330. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 BMW 330 would be higher. At 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Jaguar XJ6 (235 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2007 BMW 330. (228 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Jaguar XJ6 should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 330. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Jaguar XJ6 weights approximately 40 kg more than 2007 BMW 330. 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, both vehicles can yield 300 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 330 | 2008 Jaguar XJ6 | |
Make | BMW | Jaguar |
Model | 330 | XJ6 |
Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2979 cc | 2967 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 228 HP | 235 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.6 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.1 seconds | 8.1 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1505 kg | 1545 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 5100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 2110 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3040 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.5 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 85 L |