Comparisons / Comparison of BMW 8 Series (E31) 840i 4.0 and Jaguar XK 8 Convertible (QDV) XK8 4.0 i V8 32V

Comparison of BMW 8 Series (E31) 840i 4.0 and Jaguar XK 8 Convertible (QDV) XK8 4.0 i V8 32V [S]ave

Attribute
Jaguar XK 8 Convertible (QDV) XK8 4.0 i V8 32V ×
BMW 8 Series (E31) 840i 4.0 ×
General
MakeJaguarBMW
ModelXK 88 Series
GenerationXK 8 Convertible (QDV)8 Series (E31)
ModificationXK8 4.0 i V8 32V840i 4.0
Websitehttps://www.jaguar.com/index.htmlhttps://www.bmw.com
Number of doors22
Number of seats44
Body typeCabrioletCoupe
Transmissionautomaticmanual
Number of gears56
Production from (year)19961993
Production to (year)20021996
Performance
Top speed (km/h)250250
Acceleration 0-100 km/h (s)6.76.9
City consumption (l/100km)17.219.2
Extra-urban consumption (l/100km)8.69
Combined consumption (l/100km)11.8-
Drive
DriveRear wheel driveRear wheel drive
Position of engineFront,ongitudinalFront,ongitudinal
FuelPetrol (Gasoline)Petrol (Gasoline)
Max. power (hp)284286
Max. torque (Nm)375400
Fuel Engine
Number of cylinders88
Cylinders arrangementV engineV engine
Valves per cylinder44
Engine displacement (cm³)3,9983,982
Compression ratio10.710
Max. power @ rpm (rpm)6,1005,800
Max. torque @ rpm (rpm)4,2504,500
Cylinder bore (mm)8689
Piston stroke (mm)8680
Fuel systemMulti-point injectionMulti-point injection
Valve controlDohcDohc
1↑Fuel tank (l)7590
Chassis
ABS++
Front wheel suspensionDouble wishboneWishbone
Rear wheel suspensionDouble wishboneHelical spring
Steering typeSteering rackSteering rack
Power steeringHydraulic SteeringHydraulic Steering
Front brakesVentilated discsVentilated discs
Rear brakesVentilated discsDisc
Tires size
  • 245/50 R17
  • 235/50 R16
Dimensions
Length (mm)4,7604,780
Width (mm)1,8291,855
Height (mm)1,3061,340
Wheelbase (mm)2,5882,648
Kerb weight (kg)1,7801,780
Gross weight (kg)2,1002,180
Minimum boot space (l)327320
Front track (mm)1,5041,554
Rear track (mm)1,4981,562



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