2009 BMW 550 vs. 2009 Jaguar XK
To start off, both 2009 BMW 550 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 4,798 cc, 2009 BMW 550 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Jaguar XK (410 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 2009 BMW 550. (362 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 550. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Jaguar XK weights approximately 5 kg more than 2009 BMW 550. 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 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 550. (490 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2009 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 550.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 550 | 2009 Jaguar XK | |
Make | BMW | Jaguar |
Model | 550 | XK |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4798 cc | 4196 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 362 HP | 410 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 490 Nm | 560 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.3 mm | 90.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.1:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 280 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.9 seconds | 5.5 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 | 1660 kg | 1665 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.8 L/100km | 12.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 71 L |