2009 BMW 635 vs. 2009 Jaguar XK
To start off, both 2009 BMW 635 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 4,195 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Jaguar XK (410 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 128 more horse power than 2009 BMW 635. (282 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 635.
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 635 (580 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Jaguar XK. (560 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 635 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Jaguar XK.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 635 | 2009 Jaguar XK | |
| Make | BMW | Jaguar |
| Model | 635 | XK |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 4195 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 410 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 580 Nm | 560 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 90.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.6 seconds | 5.6 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1340 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.4 L/100km | 11.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 71 L |
