2008 Jaguar XK vs. 2008 BMW 645
To start off, both 2008 Jaguar XK and 2008 BMW 645 were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 BMW 645 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 645 (328 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2008 Jaguar XK. (301 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 645 should accelerate faster than 2008 Jaguar XK. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 645 weights approximately 105 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 645 (450 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Jaguar XK. (420 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 645 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Jaguar XK.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Jaguar XK | 2008 BMW 645 | |
| Make | Jaguar | BMW |
| Model | XK | 645 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4196 cc | 4398 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 328 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 420 Nm | 450 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1710 kg | 1815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2080 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2790 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 12.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 71 L | 70 L |
