2009 BMW 320 vs. 2009 Jaguar XK
To start off, both 2009 BMW 320 and 2009 Jaguar XK were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,196 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Jaguar XK (410 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 235 more horse power than 2009 BMW 320. (175 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Jaguar XK weights approximately 235 kg more than 2009 BMW 320. 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, 2009 Jaguar XK (560 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 209 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 320. (351 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2009 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 320.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 320 | 2009 Jaguar XK | |
Make | BMW | Jaguar |
Model | 320 | XK |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 4196 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 175 HP | 410 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 351 Nm | 560 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 230 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.6 seconds | 5.4 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1385 kg | 1620 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1330 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1900 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2590 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6 L/100km | 11.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 71 L |