2007 BMW 335 vs. 2008 Jaguar XK
To start off, 2008 Jaguar XK is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 BMW 335. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 BMW 335 would be higher. At 4,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 300 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Jaguar XK weights approximately 135 kg more than 2007 BMW 335.
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, 2008 Jaguar XK (421 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 335. (407 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 2008 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 335. 2008 Jaguar XK has automatic transmission and 2007 BMW 335 has manual transmission. 2007 BMW 335 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Jaguar XK will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 335 | 2008 Jaguar XK | |
Make | BMW | Jaguar |
Model | 335 | XK |
Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2979 cc | 4200 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 300 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 407 Nm | 421 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.6 mm | 90.3 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 249 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.8 seconds | 6.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1735 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.5 L/100km | 11.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 70 L |