2008 BMW X3 vs. 2010 Jaguar XK
To start off, 2010 Jaguar XK is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 BMW X3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 BMW X3 would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Jaguar XK (510 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 321 more horse power than 2008 BMW X3. (189 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW X3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW X3 weights approximately 12 kg more than 2010 Jaguar XK.
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, 2010 Jaguar XK (624 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 379 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW X3. (245 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2010 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW X3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW X3 | 2010 Jaguar XK | |
| Make | BMW | Jaguar |
| Model | X3 | XK |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 189 HP | 510 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 624 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1765 kg | 1753 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4793 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1321 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2751 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 61 L |
