2009 BMW 330 vs. 2006 Jaguar XK8
To start off, 2009 BMW 330 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Jaguar XK8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Jaguar XK8 would be higher. At 4,196 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Jaguar XK8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Jaguar XK8 (294 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2009 BMW 330. (254 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Jaguar XK8 should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 330.
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, 2006 Jaguar XK8 (411 Nm) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 330. (315 Nm). This means 2006 Jaguar XK8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 330. 2006 Jaguar XK8 has automatic transmission and 2009 BMW 330 has manual transmission. 2009 BMW 330 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Jaguar XK8 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 330 | 2006 Jaguar XK8 | |
Make | BMW | Jaguar |
Model | 330 | XK8 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2006 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2996 cc | 4196 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 254 HP | 294 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 315 Nm | 411 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 245 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.3 seconds | 6.4 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2590 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.7 L/100km | 11.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 75 L |