2008 BMW 335 vs. 2009 Jaguar XK
To start off, 2009 Jaguar XK is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 BMW 335. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 BMW 335 would be higher. At 3,498 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 335 (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 2009 Jaguar XK. (254 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 335 should accelerate faster than 2009 Jaguar XK. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Jaguar XK weights approximately 182 kg more than 2008 BMW 335.
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 (400 Nm @ 1300 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Jaguar XK. (353 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 335 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Jaguar XK.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 335 | 2009 Jaguar XK | |
Make | BMW | Jaguar |
Model | 335 | XK |
Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2977 cc | 3498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 254 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 353 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1300 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 243 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.7 seconds | 7.6 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1722 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 2080 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11 L/100km | 11.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 71 L |