1999 Jaguar XJ vs. 2006 BMW 318
To start off, 2006 BMW 318 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Jaguar XJ. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Jaguar XJ would be higher. At 3,996 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Jaguar XJ is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Jaguar XJ (290 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 149 more horse power than 2006 BMW 318. (141 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Jaguar XJ should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Jaguar XJ weights approximately 315 kg more than 2006 BMW 318. 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, 1999 Jaguar XJ (393 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 193 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 318. (200 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1999 Jaguar XJ will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 318.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Jaguar XJ | 2006 BMW 318 | |
| Make | Jaguar | BMW |
| Model | XJ | 318 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3996 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 290 HP | 141 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 393 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1710 kg | 1395 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 87 L | 63 L |
