2009 BMW 750 vs. 2009 Jaguar XK

To start off, both 2009 BMW 750 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 4,799 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 BMW 750 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 750 (363 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 2009 Jaguar XK. (294 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 750 should accelerate faster than 2009 Jaguar XK. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 750 weights approximately 230 kg more than 2009 Jaguar XK. 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 750 (490 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Jaguar XK. (411 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 750 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Jaguar XK.

Compare all specifications:

2009 BMW 750 2009 Jaguar XK
Make BMW Jaguar
Model 750 XK
Year Released 2009 2009
Body Type Sedan Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4799 cc 4196 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 363 HP 294 HP
Engine RPM 6300 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 490 Nm 411 Nm
Torque RPM 3400 RPM 4100 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 10.5:1 11.0:1
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline - Premium
Top Speed 250 km/hour 245 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 5.9 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 1950 kg 1720 kg
Vehicle Length 5190 mm 4800 mm
Vehicle Width 1910 mm 2080 mm
Vehicle Height 1490 mm 1330 mm
Wheelbase Size 3130 mm 2760 mm
Fuel Consumption City 16.9 L/100km 14.7 L/100km
Fuel Consumption Overall 11.4 L/100km 11.3 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 90 L 70 L


 

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