1996 BMW 525 vs. 2012 Jaguar XK
To start off, 2012 Jaguar XK is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 BMW 525. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 BMW 525 would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Jaguar XK (550 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 382 more horse power than 1996 BMW 525. (168 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 1996 BMW 525. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Jaguar XK weights approximately 290 kg more than 1996 BMW 525. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2012 Jaguar XK (680 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 435 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 BMW 525. (245 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 2012 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 BMW 525. 2012 Jaguar XK has automatic transmission and 1996 BMW 525 has manual transmission. 1996 BMW 525 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Jaguar XK will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 BMW 525 | 2012 Jaguar XK | |
| Make | BMW | Jaguar |
| Model | 525 | XK |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 550 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 680 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1510 kg | 1800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4793 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1892 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1311 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2751 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 61 L |
