2007 BMW 530 vs. 2007 Jaguar XK8
To start off, both 2007 BMW 530 and 2007 Jaguar XK8 were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,196 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Jaguar XK8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Jaguar XK8 (301 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 2007 BMW 530. (215 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Jaguar XK8 should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 530. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Jaguar XK8 weights approximately 45 kg more than 2007 BMW 530. 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 530 (480 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Jaguar XK8. (420 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Jaguar XK8.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 530 | 2007 Jaguar XK8 | |
Make | BMW | Jaguar |
Model | 530 | XK8 |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2993 cc | 4196 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 301 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 480 Nm | 420 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.5 seconds | 6.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 1635 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 2080 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.7 L/100km | 11.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 71 L |