2009 BMW 530 vs. 2009 Jaguar XK
To start off, both 2009 BMW 530 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 (294 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 2009 BMW 530. (215 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 530. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Jaguar XK weights approximately 110 kg more than 2009 BMW 530. 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 BMW 530 (480 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Jaguar XK. (411 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Jaguar XK.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 530 | 2009 Jaguar XK | |
Make | BMW | Jaguar |
Model | 530 | XK |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2991 cc | 4196 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 294 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 480 Nm | 411 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 240 km/hour | 245 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.7 seconds | 6.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 1720 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 2080 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.8 L/100km | 11.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |