2011 Jaguar XK vs. 2011 BMW 120
To start off, both 2011 Jaguar XK and 2011 BMW 120 were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 367 more horse power than 2011 BMW 120. (143 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 2011 BMW 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Jaguar XK weights approximately 240 kg more than 2011 BMW 120. 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 324 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 BMW 120. (300 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2011 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 BMW 120.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Jaguar XK | 2011 BMW 120 | |
| Make | Jaguar | BMW |
| Model | XK | 120 |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5000 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 510 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 624 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 1560 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4793 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1892 mm | 1748 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1321 mm | 1411 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2751 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.7 L/100km | 4.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 51 L |
