2008 BMW 335 vs. 2008 Jaguar XKR
To start off, both 2008 BMW 335 and 2008 Jaguar XKR were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,196 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Jaguar XKR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Jaguar XKR (420 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 2008 BMW 335. (282 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Jaguar XKR should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 335. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Jaguar XKR weights approximately 39 kg more than 2008 BMW 335. 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 BMW 335 (580 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Jaguar XKR. (560 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 335 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Jaguar XKR.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 335 | 2008 Jaguar XKR | |
| Make | BMW | Jaguar |
| Model | 335 | XKR |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 4196 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 420 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 580 Nm | 560 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 9.1:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 1689 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 2080 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.5 L/100km | 13.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 71 L |
