2007 BMW 550 vs. 2008 Jaguar XKR
To start off, 2008 Jaguar XKR is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 BMW 550. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 BMW 550 would be higher. At 4,797 cc, 2007 BMW 550 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 550 (657 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 237 more horse power than 2008 Jaguar XKR. (420 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 550 should accelerate faster than 2008 Jaguar XKR. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Jaguar XKR weights approximately 50 kg more than 2007 BMW 550.
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 XKR (561 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 550. (490 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2008 Jaguar XKR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 550.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 550 | 2008 Jaguar XKR | |
| Make | BMW | Jaguar |
| Model | 550 | XKR |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4797 cc | 4196 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 657 HP | 420 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 561 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.6 seconds | 5.2 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 | 1660 kg | 1710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.8 L/100km | 12.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 71 L |
