2007 Jaguar XK vs. 2008 BMW 330
To start off, 2008 BMW 330 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Jaguar XK. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Jaguar XK would be higher. At 4,196 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Jaguar XK (294 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 2008 BMW 330. (229 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 330. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 330 weights approximately 10 kg more than 2007 Jaguar XK.
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 BMW 330 (500 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Jaguar XK. (411 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Jaguar XK.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Jaguar XK | 2008 BMW 330 | |
| Make | Jaguar | BMW |
| Model | XK | 330 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4196 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 294 HP | 229 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 411 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.3 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 17.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 248 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.5 seconds | 6.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1665 kg | 1675 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.3 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 61 L |
