2007 BMW M5 vs. 2007 Jaguar XK
To start off, both 2007 BMW M5 and 2007 Jaguar XK were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,999 cc (10 cylinders), 2007 BMW M5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW M5 (500 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 206 more horse power than 2007 Jaguar XK. (294 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW M5 should accelerate faster than 2007 Jaguar XK. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW M5 weights approximately 20 kg more than 2007 Jaguar XK. 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 M5 (520 Nm @ 6100 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Jaguar XK. (411 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2007 BMW M5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Jaguar XK.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW M5 | 2007 Jaguar XK | |
Make | BMW | Jaguar |
Model | M5 | XK |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4999 cc | 4196 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 500 HP | 294 HP |
Engine RPM | 7750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 520 Nm | 411 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6100 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.7 seconds | 6.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1755 kg | 1735 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.8 L/100km | 11.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 71 L |