2007 BMW 330 vs. 2007 Jaguar XKR
To start off, both 2007 BMW 330 and 2007 Jaguar XKR were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,196 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Jaguar XKR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Jaguar XKR (420 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 192 more horse power than 2007 BMW 330. (228 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Jaguar XKR should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 330.
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, 2007 Jaguar XKR (560 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 330. (500 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2007 Jaguar XKR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 330. 2007 Jaguar XKR has automatic transmission and 2007 BMW 330 has manual transmission. 2007 BMW 330 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Jaguar XKR will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 330 | 2007 Jaguar XKR | |
Make | BMW | Jaguar |
Model | 330 | XKR |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2993 cc | 4196 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 228 HP | 420 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 500 Nm | 560 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 2080 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.5 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 71 L |