2010 Jaguar XK vs. 2011 BMW 125
To start off, 2011 BMW 125 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Jaguar XK. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Jaguar XK would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Jaguar XK (510 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 295 more horse power than 2011 BMW 125. (215 HP @ 6700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 2011 BMW 125. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Jaguar XK weights approximately 228 kg more than 2011 BMW 125. 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, 2010 Jaguar XK (624 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 353 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 BMW 125. (271 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2010 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 BMW 125. 2010 Jaguar XK has automatic transmission and 2011 BMW 125 has manual transmission. 2011 BMW 125 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Jaguar XK will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Jaguar XK | 2011 BMW 125 | |
| Make | Jaguar | BMW |
| Model | XK | 125 |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5000 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 510 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6700 RPM |
| Torque | 624 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1753 kg | 1525 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4793 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1892 mm | 1420 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1321 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2751 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 53 L |
