2008 Jaguar XK vs. 2012 BMW 640
To start off, 2012 BMW 640 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Jaguar XK. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Jaguar XK would be higher. At 4,196 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 640 (318 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2008 Jaguar XK. (301 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 640 should accelerate faster than 2008 Jaguar XK. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 640 weights approximately 115 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, 2012 BMW 640 (450 Nm @ 1300 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Jaguar XK. (420 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 640 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Jaguar XK.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Jaguar XK | 2012 BMW 640 | |
Make | Jaguar | BMW |
Model | XK | 640 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4196 cc | 2979 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 301 HP | 318 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 420 Nm | 450 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 1300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1710 kg | 1825 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 5007 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2080 mm | 1894 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1392 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2968 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.4 L/100km | 6.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 10.6 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 71 L | 70 L |