Car comparison

BMW M3 Convertible (E93) 4.0 V8vsJaguar XK Convertible (X150) R 4.2 V8

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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BMW M3 Convertible (E93)

4.0 V8

420 hp3999 ccGasolineRWDDual-clutchNaturally aspiratedCabriolet / convertible2008-2010
VS

Jaguar XK Convertible (X150)

R 4.2 V8

416 hp4196 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticSuperchargedCabriolet / convertible2006-2009

Comparison overview

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Best choices

BMW M3 Convertible (E93) 4.0 V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.1 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    420 hp
    313 kW
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    12.3 L/100 km
    19.1 mpg US
    23.0 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    17.3 L/100 km
    13.6 mpg US
    16.3 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    210 L
  • Best economy score
    74/100
  • Best practicality score
    42/100

Jaguar XK Convertible (X150) R 4.2 V8

  • Highest torque
    560 Nm
    413 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,710 kg
    3,770 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    243 hp/t
    181 kW/t
    4.1 kg/hp
  • Lowest highway consumption
    8.6 L/100 km
    27.4 mpg US
    32.8 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    578 km
    359 mi
  • Best overall score
    63/100
  • Best performance score
    74/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMWM3 Convertible (E93)4.0 V8JaguarXK Convertible (X150)R 4.2 V8
Power
420hp313kW
416hp310kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
560Nm413lb-ft
Curb weight
1,830kg4,034lb
1,710kg3,770lb
Gross weight
2,280kg5,027lb
2,120kg4,674lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
61.3s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
68.2s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.1s
5.3s
0-200 km/h
17.3s
18.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.9s
Calculated
5.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
12.3L/100 km19.1mpg US23.0mpg UK
12.3L/100 km19.1mpg US23.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
17.3L/100 km13.6mpg US16.3mpg UK
19.1L/100 km12.3mpg US14.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
9.4L/100 km25mpg US30.1mpg UK
8.6L/100 km27.4mpg US32.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.2s
Calculated
13.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
230hp/t171kW/t104hp/1000 lb
Calculated
243hp/t181kW/t110hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
219Nm/t146lb-ft/ton
Calculated
327Nm/t219lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
512km318mi
Calculated
578km359mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,999cc244cu in
4,196cc256cu in
Length
4,615mm182in
4,791mm189in
Width
1,804mm71in
1,892mm74in
Height
1,392mm55in
1,329mm52in
Wheelbase
2,761mm109in
2,752mm108in
Front track
1,540mm61in
-
Rear track
1,539mm61in
-
Ground clearance-
120mm5in
Trunk volume
210L
200L
Max trunk volume
350L
283L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
63L
71L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

BMW M3 Convertible (E93) 4.0 V8Jaguar XK Convertible (X150) R 4.2 V8PowerTorque
  • BMW M3 Convertible (E93) 4.0 V8: Power / Torque
  • Jaguar XK Convertible (X150) R 4.2 V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMWM3 Convertible (E93)4.0 V88,300 rpm3,900 rpm8,550 rpm
JaguarXK Convertible (X150)R 4.2 V86,250 rpm4,000 rpm6,500 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMWM3 Convertible (E93)4.0 V8JaguarXK Convertible (X150)R 4.2 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.9 s
5.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.1 s
5.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
17.3 s
18.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
5.8 s
5.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.7 s
8.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.1 s
11.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.2 s
13.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
177 km/h
110 mph
173 km/h
108 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWM3 Convertible (E93)4.0 V8
420 hp
313 kW
JaguarXK Convertible (X150)R 4.2 V8
416 hp
310 kW

BMW M3 Convertible (E93) 4.0 V8 has 4 hp more than Jaguar XK Convertible (X150) R 4.2 V8.

The biggest power difference is between Jaguar XK Convertible (X150) R 4.2 V8 and BMW M3 Convertible (E93) 4.0 V8: 4 hp (3 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWM3 Convertible (E93)4.0 V8
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
JaguarXK Convertible (X150)R 4.2 V8
560 Nm
413 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWM3 Convertible (E93)4.0 V8
1,830 kg
4,034 lb
JaguarXK Convertible (X150)R 4.2 V8
1,710 kg
3,770 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWM3 Convertible (E93)4.0 V8
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
JaguarXK Convertible (X150)R 4.2 V8
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWM3 Convertible (E93)4.0 V85.1 s
JaguarXK Convertible (X150)R 4.2 V85.3 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW M3 Convertible (E93) 4.0 V8 and Jaguar XK Convertible (X150) R 4.2 V8: 0.2 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWM3 Convertible (E93)4.0 V8
12.3 L/100 km
19.1 mpg US
23.0 mpg UK
JaguarXK Convertible (X150)R 4.2 V8
12.3 L/100 km
19.1 mpg US
23.0 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWM3 Convertible (E93)4.0 V8
230 hp/t
171 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
JaguarXK Convertible (X150)R 4.2 V8
243 hp/t
181 kW/t
4.1 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWM3 Convertible (E93)4.0 V8
512 km
318 mi
JaguarXK Convertible (X150)R 4.2 V8
578 km
359 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMWM3 Convertible (E93)4.0 V8
420 hp
313 kW
5.1 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
JaguarXK Convertible (X150)R 4.2 V8
416 hp
310 kW
5.3 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
BMWM3 Convertible (E93)4.0 V8
Power
420 hp
313 kW
0-100 km/h5.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
210 L
7.4 cu ft
Length
4,615 mm
181.7 in
Height
1,392 mm
54.8 in
JaguarXK Convertible (X150)R 4.2 V8
Power
416 hp
310 kW
0-100 km/h5.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
200 L
7.1 cu ft
Length
4,791 mm
188.6 in
Height
1,329 mm
52.3 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
BMWM3 Convertible (E93)4.0 V8
Power
420 hp
313 kW
0-100 km/h5.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
12.3 L/100 km
19.1 mpg US
23.0 mpg UK
JaguarXK Convertible (X150)R 4.2 V8
Power
416 hp
310 kW
0-100 km/h5.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
12.3 L/100 km
19.1 mpg US
23.0 mpg UK

Jaguar XK Convertible (X150) R 4.2 V8 is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
BMWM3 Convertible (E93)4.0 V8
12.3 L/100 km
19.1 mpg US
23.0 mpg UK
5.1 s
JaguarXK Convertible (X150)R 4.2 V8
12.3 L/100 km
19.1 mpg US
23.0 mpg UK
5.3 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
BMWM3 Convertible (E93)4.0 V8
230 hp/t
171 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
12.3 L/100 km
19.1 mpg US
23.0 mpg UK
JaguarXK Convertible (X150)R 4.2 V8
243 hp/t
181 kW/t
4.1 kg/hp
12.3 L/100 km
19.1 mpg US
23.0 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMWM3 Convertible (E93)4.0 V8JaguarXK Convertible (X150)R 4.2 V8
Power
420 hp
313 kW
416 hp
310 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
560 Nm
413 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.1 s
5.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,830 kg
4,034 lb
1,710 kg
3,770 lb
Fuel consumption
12.3 L/100 km
19.1 mpg US
23.0 mpg UK
12.3 L/100 km
19.1 mpg US
23.0 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
210 L
7.4 cu ft
Length
4,615 mm
181.7 in
Height
1,392 mm
54.8 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
200 L
7.1 cu ft
Length
4,791 mm
188.6 in
Height
1,329 mm
52.3 in
Range score
512 km
318 mi
578 km
359 mi
Trunk score
210 L
7.4 cu ft
200 L
7.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
230 hp/t
171 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
243 hp/t
181 kW/t
4.1 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleBMW M3 Convertible (E93) 4.0 V8Jaguar XK Convertible (X150) R 4.2 V8
Consumption12.3 L/100 km19.1 mpg US23 mpg UK12.3 L/100 km19.1 mpg US23 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km21.53 LC100 km21.53 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi34.64 LC100 mi34.64 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,845 L487 US gal406 UK gal1,845 L487 US gal406 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,229 LC/year3,229 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW M3 Convertible (E93) 4.0 V8

  • Has 4 hp more
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 10 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Heaviest

Jaguar XK Convertible (X150) R 4.2 V8

  • Has 160 Nm more
  • Is 120 kg lighter
  • Has 14 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 66 km (41 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

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