Car comparison

BMW M3 Convertible (E93) 4.0 V8vsJaguar XK Convertible (X150) · Facelift 2009 5.0 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 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCabriolet / convertible2008-2010
VS

Jaguar XK Convertible (X150) · Facelift 2009

5.0 V8

385 hp5000 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedCabriolet / convertible2009-2011

Comparison overview

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Best choices

BMW M3 Convertible (E93) 4.0 V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.3 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    420 hp
    313 kW
  • Best power-to-weight
    232 hp/t
    173 kW/t
    4.3 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    210 L
  • Best overall score
    62/100
  • Best performance score
    71/100
  • Best practicality score
    42/100

Jaguar XK Convertible (X150) Facelift 2009 5.0 V8

  • Highest torque
    515 Nm
    380 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,696 kg
    3,739 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    11.2 L/100 km
    21.0 mpg US
    25.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    17.1 L/100 km
    13.8 mpg US
    16.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    8.0 L/100 km
    29.4 mpg US
    35.3 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    630 km
    392 mi
  • Best economy score
    77/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMWM3 Convertible (E93)4.0 V8JaguarXK Convertible (X150)Facelift 20095.0 V8
Power
420hp313kW
385hp287kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
515Nm380lb-ft
Curb weight
1,810kg3,990lb
1,696kg3,739lb
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
65.3s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
73.2s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.3s
5.6s
0-200 km/h
18.2s
19.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.0s
Calculated
5.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
12.9L/100 km18.2mpg US21.9mpg UK
11.2L/100 km21mpg US25.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
18.7L/100 km12.6mpg US15.1mpg UK
17.1L/100 km13.8mpg US16.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
9.6L/100 km24.5mpg US29.4mpg UK
8L/100 km29.4mpg US35.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.4s
Calculated
13.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
232hp/t173kW/t105hp/1000 lb
Calculated
227hp/t169kW/t103hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
221Nm/t148lb-ft/ton
Calculated
304Nm/t203lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
488km303mi
Calculated
630km392mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,999cc244cu in
5,000cc305cu in
Length
4,615mm182in
4,794mm189in
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-
100mm4in
Trunk volume
210L
200L
Max trunk volume
350L
313L
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) Facelift 2009 5.0 V8PowerTorque
  • BMW M3 Convertible (E93) 4.0 V8: Power / Torque
  • Jaguar XK Convertible (X150) Facelift 2009 5.0 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)Facelift 20095.0 V86,500 rpm3,500 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMWM3 Convertible (E93)4.0 V8JaguarXK Convertible (X150)Facelift 20095.0 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.0 s
5.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.3 s
5.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
18.2 s
19.8 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
2.3 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
5.9 s
6.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.8 s
9.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.3 s
11.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.4 s
13.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
175 km/h
109 mph
170 km/h
106 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)Facelift 20095.0 V8
385 hp
287 kW

BMW M3 Convertible (E93) 4.0 V8 has 35 hp more than Jaguar XK Convertible (X150) Facelift 2009 5.0 V8.

The biggest power difference is between Jaguar XK Convertible (X150) Facelift 2009 5.0 V8 and BMW M3 Convertible (E93) 4.0 V8: 35 hp (26 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)Facelift 20095.0 V8
515 Nm
380 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
1,810 kg
3,990 lb
JaguarXK Convertible (X150)Facelift 20095.0 V8
1,696 kg
3,739 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)Facelift 20095.0 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 V85.3 s
JaguarXK Convertible (X150)Facelift 20095.0 V85.6 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW M3 Convertible (E93) 4.0 V8 and Jaguar XK Convertible (X150) Facelift 2009 5.0 V8: 0.3 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
12.9 L/100 km
18.2 mpg US
21.9 mpg UK
JaguarXK Convertible (X150)Facelift 20095.0 V8
11.2 L/100 km
21.0 mpg US
25.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Jaguar XK Convertible (X150) Facelift 2009 5.0 V8 and BMW M3 Convertible (E93) 4.0 V8: 1.7 L/100 km.

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
232 hp/t
173 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp
JaguarXK Convertible (X150)Facelift 20095.0 V8
227 hp/t
169 kW/t
4.4 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
488 km
303 mi
JaguarXK Convertible (X150)Facelift 20095.0 V8
630 km
392 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
5.3 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
JaguarXK Convertible (X150)Facelift 20095.0 V8
385 hp
287 kW
5.6 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/h5.3 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)Facelift 20095.0 V8
Power
385 hp
287 kW
0-100 km/h5.6 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
4,794 mm
188.7 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/h5.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
12.9 L/100 km
18.2 mpg US
21.9 mpg UK
JaguarXK Convertible (X150)Facelift 20095.0 V8
Power
385 hp
287 kW
0-100 km/h5.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
11.2 L/100 km
21.0 mpg US
25.2 mpg UK

Jaguar XK Convertible (X150) Facelift 2009 5.0 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
12.9 L/100 km
18.2 mpg US
21.9 mpg UK
5.3 s
JaguarXK Convertible (X150)Facelift 20095.0 V8
11.2 L/100 km
21.0 mpg US
25.2 mpg UK
5.6 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
232 hp/t
173 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp
12.9 L/100 km
18.2 mpg US
21.9 mpg UK
JaguarXK Convertible (X150)Facelift 20095.0 V8
227 hp/t
169 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
11.2 L/100 km
21.0 mpg US
25.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMWM3 Convertible (E93)4.0 V8JaguarXK Convertible (X150)Facelift 20095.0 V8
Power
420 hp
313 kW
385 hp
287 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
515 Nm
380 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.3 s
5.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,810 kg
3,990 lb
1,696 kg
3,739 lb
Fuel consumption
12.9 L/100 km
18.2 mpg US
21.9 mpg UK
11.2 L/100 km
21.0 mpg US
25.2 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
4,794 mm
188.7 in
Height
1,329 mm
52.3 in
Range score
488 km
303 mi
630 km
392 mi
Trunk score
210 L
7.4 cu ft
200 L
7.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
232 hp/t
173 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp
227 hp/t
169 kW/t
4.4 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) Facelift 2009 5.0 V8
Consumption12.9 L/100 km18.2 mpg US21.9 mpg UK11.2 L/100 km21 mpg US25.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km22.58 LC100 km19.60 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi36.33 LC100 mi31.54 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,935 L511 US gal426 UK gal1,680 L444 US gal370 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,386 LC/year2,940 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW M3 Convertible (E93) 4.0 V8

  • Has 35 hp more
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 5 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 10 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

Jaguar XK Convertible (X150) Facelift 2009 5.0 V8

  • Has 115 Nm more
  • Is 114 kg lighter
  • Uses 1.7 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 142 km (88 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

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

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