2008 Jaguar XJ vs. 2013 BMW M6
To start off, 2013 BMW M6 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Jaguar XJ. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Jaguar XJ would be higher. At 4,395 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 BMW M6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW M6 (552 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 348 more horse power than 2008 Jaguar XJ. (204 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW M6 should accelerate faster than 2008 Jaguar XJ. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW M6 weights approximately 271 kg more than 2008 Jaguar XJ. 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, 2013 BMW M6 (678 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 243 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Jaguar XJ. (435 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 2013 BMW M6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Jaguar XJ.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Jaguar XJ | 2013 BMW M6 | |
| Make | Jaguar | BMW |
| Model | XJ | M6 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2722 cc | 4395 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 204 HP | 552 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 435 Nm | 678 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.2:1 | 10.0 :1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1659 kg | 1930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4903 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 2106 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1374 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2851 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 80 L |
