2008 BMW 650 vs. 2007 Jaguar S-Type
To start off, 2008 BMW 650 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Jaguar S-Type. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Jaguar S-Type would be higher. At 4,799 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 BMW 650 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 650 (360 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 125 more horse power than 2007 Jaguar S-Type. (235 HP @ 6800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 650 should accelerate faster than 2007 Jaguar S-Type. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Jaguar S-Type weights approximately 33 kg more than 2008 BMW 650.
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 650 (488 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 195 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Jaguar S-Type. (293 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 650 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Jaguar S-Type.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 650 | 2007 Jaguar S-Type | |
Make | BMW | Jaguar |
Model | 650 | S-Type |
Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4799 cc | 2967 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 360 HP | 235 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 488 Nm | 293 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 245 km/hour | 230 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.4 seconds | 7.6 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1640 kg | 1673 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2920 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.6 L/100km | 10.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |