2008 BMW 735 vs. 2008 Jaguar XK
To start off, both 2008 BMW 735 and 2008 Jaguar XK were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,598 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 BMW 735 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 735 (268 HP) has 14 more horse power than 2008 Jaguar XK. (254 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 735 should accelerate faster than 2008 Jaguar XK. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 735 weights approximately 255 kg more than 2008 Jaguar XK. 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 735 (360 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Jaguar XK. (353 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 735 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Jaguar XK.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 735 | 2008 Jaguar XK | |
Make | BMW | Jaguar |
Model | 735 | XK |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3598 cc | 3498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 268 HP | 254 HP |
Torque | 360 Nm | 353 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 238 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.5 seconds | 7.6 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1975 kg | 1720 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 2080 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.9 L/100km | 11.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 71 L |