BMW M3 vs Jaguar XKR
| Category | Jaguar XKR | BMW M3 (E36) |
|---|---|---|
| Engine layout | 4.0 l V8 | 3.2 l R6 |
| Max power (ps / bhp) | 375 / 370 | 321 / 317 |
| Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 525 / 387 | 350 / 258 |
| Curb weight (kg / lb) | 1705 / 3759 | 1497 / 3300 |
| Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 220 / 217 | 214 / 211 |
Acceleration
| Speed & distance | Jaguar XKR | BMW M3 (E36) |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 40 kph | 1.7 s | 1.9 s |
| 0 - 60 kph | 2.6 s | 2.7 s |
| 0 - 80 kph | 3.8 s | 4.0 s |
| 0 - 100 kph | 5.3 s | 5.5 s |
| 0 - 120 kph | 7.0 s | 7.5 s |
| 0 - 140 kph | 9.1 s | 9.6 s |
| 0 - 160 kph | 11.7 s | 12.3 s |
| 0 - 180 kph | 14.9 s | 15.6 s |
| 0 - 200 kph | 19.4 s | 19.6 s |
| 0 - 220 kph | 25.8 s | 26.0 s |
| 0 - 240 kph | 33.1 s | 32.8 s |
| 1000 m | 24.3 s | 24.5 s |
| Est. 100 - 200 kph | 15.5 s | 14.6 s |
| 0 - 100 mph | 12.1 s | 12.5 s |
| Est. 1/8 mile | 9.6 s @ 88.9 mph | 9.7 s @ 88.9 mph |
| 1/4 mile | 13.6 s | 13.9 s |
General performance
| Category | Jaguar XKR | BMW M3 (E36) |
|---|---|---|
| Top speed | 255 kph (158 mph) | 260 kph (162 mph) |
| Est. 0 - 100 mph - 0 | 21.2 s @ 1834 ft | 20.5 s @ 1755 ft |
| Est. max acceleration | 0.58 g (6 m/s²) | 0.56 g (6 m/s²) |
| Fuel economy | 9.8 l/100 km (24 mpg US / 29 UK) | 7.3 l/100 km (32 mpg US / 39 UK) |
| 100 kph - 0 | 37 m (121 ft) | 39 m (127 ft) |
| 200 kph - 0 | 161 m (528 ft) | 154 m (506 ft) |
Summary
| Category | Jaguar XKR | BMW M3 (E36) |
|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 90 | 100 |
| Straight line speed | 100 | 95 |
| Overall | 96 | 100 |
Verdict
M3 is the fastest by a small margin.
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