Video Review: BMW M5 vs. Jaguar XKR-S

Dutch magazine AutoWeek delivers a video comparison among the new BMW M5 and the Jaguar XKR-S. Just before we jump into the evaluation, let’s have a appear at the powerplants discovered in the two super sporty vehicles.

With the 2012 BMW M5, the Garching-primarily based sport division replaces the naturally aspirated engine with a TwinPower turbocharged V8.

The large-revving 4.4-liter (4395cc) turbocharged employs the BMW M TwinPower Turbo technology, twin-scroll turbochargers, large-precision immediate fuel injection, Valvetronic variable valve manage and a cross-financial institution exhaust manifold. 2012 BMW M5 outputs 560 horsepower at six,000 rpm and 501 lb-ft of torque (680 Nm) at one,500 rpm.

The high-rev unit rockets the M5 to 62 mph in 4.four seconds and underneath 4 seconds utilizing BMW’s new Launch Management.

BMW gives a seven-speed DCT and manual transmission in the new M5. The M5 is limited to a leading speed of 155 mph, or 190 mph with the M Driver’s Package deal.

Jaguar XKR-S is powered by a supercharged and immediate-injected five.-liter AJ V-8 producing 550 horsepower at 6500 rpm and 502 pound-feet of torque in between 2500 and 5500 rpm. Leading speed is restricted to 186 mph. The XKR-S runs to 60 mph in three.six seconds, as tested by Automobile and Driver.

Let’s have a look at the video critique. For English subtitles, please click on the “CC” icon.