2009 BMW M6 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 M6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 BMW M6 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 (510 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2009 BMW M6. (500 HP @ 7750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW M6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Jaguar XK weights approximately 520 kg more than 2009 BMW M6. 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, 2011 Jaguar XK (624 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW M6. (519 Nm @ 6100 RPM). This means 2011 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW M6. 2011 Jaguar XK has automatic transmission and 2009 BMW M6 has manual transmission. 2009 BMW M6 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Jaguar XK will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW M6 | 2011 Jaguar XK | |
| Make | BMW | Jaguar |
| Model | M6 | XK |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4999 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 500 HP | 510 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 519 Nm | 624 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6100 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4793 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1892 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1321 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2751 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 14 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 21.5 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 61 L |
