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, 2007 BMW 335 (302 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2008 Jaguar XK. (300 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 335 should accelerate faster than 2008 Jaguar XK. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Jaguar XK weights approximately 195 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 21 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 335. (400 Nm @ 1300 RPM). This means 2008 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 335.
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 | 302 HP | 300 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 421 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1300 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 245 km/hour | 249 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.7 seconds | 6.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1735 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11 L/100km | 11.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 70 L |