2007 Jaguar XK8 vs. 2013 BMW 5 Series
To start off, 2013 BMW 5 Series is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Jaguar XK8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Jaguar XK8 would be higher. At 4,196 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Jaguar XK8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW 5 Series (296 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2007 Jaguar XK8. (295 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW 5 Series should accelerate faster than 2007 Jaguar XK8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW 5 Series weights approximately 125 kg more than 2007 Jaguar XK8. 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 Jaguar XK8 (411 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 BMW 5 Series. (407 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2007 Jaguar XK8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 BMW 5 Series.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Jaguar XK8 | 2013 BMW 5 Series | |
Make | Jaguar | BMW |
Model | XK8 | 5 Series |
Year Released | 2007 | 2013 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4196 cc | 2979 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 295 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 411 Nm | 407 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.3 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.2 :1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.4 seconds | 5.7 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1735 kg | 1860 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4905 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 2094 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1464 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2968 mm |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 9.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 70 L |