Jaguar XKR is fasted must have not been service maybe not a fair test
BMW M3 vs Jaguar XKR
| Category | Jaguar XKR | BMW M3 (E46) |
|---|---|---|
| Engine layout | 4.0 l V8 | 3.2 l R6 |
| Max power (ps / bhp) | 375 / 370 | 343 / 338 |
| Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 525 / 387 | 365 / 269 |
| Curb weight (kg / lb) | 1705 / 3759 | 1569 / 3459 |
| Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 220 / 217 | 219 / 216 |
| Average price | €87,000 | €54,000 |
Acceleration
| Speed & distance | Jaguar XKR | BMW M3 (E46) |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 40 kph | 1.7 s | 1.8 s |
| 0 - 60 kph | 2.6 s | 2.8 s |
| 0 - 80 kph | 3.8 s | 3.7 s |
| 0 - 100 kph | 5.3 s | 4.8 s |
| 0 - 120 kph | 7.0 s | 6.9 s |
| 0 - 130 kph | 8.5 s | 7.9 s |
| 0 - 140 kph | 9.1 s | 8.9 s |
| 0 - 160 kph | 11.7 s | 11.4 s |
| 0 - 180 kph | 14.9 s | 14.2 s |
| 0 - 200 kph | 19.4 s | 16.8 s |
| 0 - 220 kph | 25.8 s | 23.9 s |
| 0 - 240 kph | 33.1 s | 31.1 s |
| 1000 m | 24.3 s | 24.1 s |
| Est. 100 - 140 kph | 4.2 s | 3.8 s |
| Est. 100 - 200 kph | 15.5 s | 12.6 s |
| 0 - 60 mph | 5.2 s | 4.5 s |
| 0 - 100 mph | 12.1 s | 11.2 s |
| Est. 1/8 mile | 9.6 s @ 88.9 mph | 9.4 s @ 91.3 mph |
| 1/4 mile | 13.6 s | 13.1 s @ 107.5 mph |
General performance
| Category | Jaguar XKR | BMW M3 (E46) |
|---|---|---|
| Top speed | 255 kph (158 mph) | 280 kph (174 mph) |
| Est. max acceleration | 0.58 g (6 m/s²) | 0.59 g (6 m/s²) |
| 18m slalom | 63.7 kph (39.6 mph) | 67.8 kph (42.1 mph) |
| Fuel economy | 9.8 l/100 km (24 mpg US / 29 UK) | 7.9 l/100 km (30 mpg US / 36 UK) |
| 100 kph - 0 | 37 m (121 ft) | 35 m (114 ft) |
| 200 kph - 0 | 161 m (528 ft) | 151 m (496 ft) |
Summary
| Category | Jaguar XKR | BMW M3 (E46) |
|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 85 | 100 |
| Straight line speed | 82 | 100 |
| Overall | 84 | 100 |
Verdict
M3 is the fastest by considerable margin.
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Acceleration graph
Mike C 12y ago
I owed both of these cars in quick succession, and I found the Jag was much quicker than the M3 (in a straight line at least), so I'm surprised by the stats.
hostboy 2y ago
Only top-gear accelerations were quicker, it needed a supercharger to even match the power-to-weight ratio of the BMW, it still made 93PS/L while the BMW made 107PS/L. The BMW was more efficient at putting the power down to the ground and to the transmission as well, plus it used a manual (which benefits mechanical efficiency) and not an automatic.
The XKR was more like a 330i ZHP in straight-line performance and got wrecked by that one on the track too..
