2009 BMW 135 vs. 2009 Jaguar S-Type
To start off, both 2009 BMW 135 and 2009 Jaguar S-Type were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,977 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 135 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 135 (302 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 2009 Jaguar S-Type. (240 HP @ 6800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 135 should accelerate faster than 2009 Jaguar S-Type. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Jaguar S-Type weights approximately 300 kg more than 2009 BMW 135.
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, 2009 BMW 135 (400 Nm @ 1300 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Jaguar S-Type. (300 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 135 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Jaguar S-Type. 2009 Jaguar S-Type has automatic transmission and 2009 BMW 135 has manual transmission. 2009 BMW 135 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Jaguar S-Type will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 BMW 135 | 2009 Jaguar S-Type | |
Make | BMW | Jaguar |
Model | 135 | S-Type |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2977 cc | 2966 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 302 HP | 240 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1300 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 225 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.3 seconds | 7.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1620 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 2070 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2920 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.6 L/100km | 10.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 70 L |