2011 BMW 325 vs. 2013 Jaguar XK
To start off, 2013 Jaguar XK is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 BMW 325. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 BMW 325 would be higher. At 5,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Jaguar XK (542 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 327 more horse power than 2011 BMW 325. (215 HP @ 6100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 2011 BMW 325. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Jaguar XK weights approximately 355 kg more than 2011 BMW 325. 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, 2013 Jaguar XK (681 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 411 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 BMW 325. (270 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2013 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 BMW 325.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 BMW 325 | 2013 Jaguar XK | |
| Make | BMW | Jaguar |
| Model | 325 | XK |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 542 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 681 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 300 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.9 seconds | 4.4 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1495 kg | 1850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4794 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 2032 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1322 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2752 mm |
