2009 BMW 730 vs. 2011 Jaguar XK
To start off, 2011 Jaguar XK is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 BMW 730. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 BMW 730 would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Jaguar XK (385 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 143 more horse power than 2009 BMW 730. (242 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 730. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 730 weights approximately 85 kg more than 2011 Jaguar XK.
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 730 (540 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Jaguar XK. (515 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 730 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Jaguar XK.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 730 | 2011 Jaguar XK | |
Make | BMW | Jaguar |
Model | 730 | XK |
Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2993 cc | 5000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 242 HP | 385 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 540 Nm | 515 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1865 kg | 1780 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5080 mm | 4793 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1892 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1328 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2751 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 61 L |