2008 BMW 320 vs. 2008 Jaguar XJ6
To start off, both 2008 BMW 320 and 2008 Jaguar XJ6 were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,967 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Jaguar XJ6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Jaguar XJ6 (235 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 2008 BMW 320. (149 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Jaguar XJ6 should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Jaguar XJ6 weights approximately 225 kg more than 2008 BMW 320. 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, 2008 Jaguar XJ6 (293 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 320. (200 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2008 Jaguar XJ6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 320. 2008 Jaguar XJ6 has automatic transmission and 2008 BMW 320 has manual transmission. 2008 BMW 320 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Jaguar XJ6 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 320 | 2008 Jaguar XJ6 | |
Make | BMW | Jaguar |
Model | 320 | XJ6 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2967 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 149 HP | 235 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 200 Nm | 293 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 220 km/hour | 225 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9 seconds | 8.1 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 1620 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 5100 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 3040 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.4 L/100km | 10.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 85 L |