2001 Jaguar XJ vs. 2010 BMW 125
To start off, 2010 BMW 125 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Jaguar XJ. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Jaguar XJ would be higher. At 3,248 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Jaguar XJ is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Jaguar XJ (240 HP @ 6350 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 2010 BMW 125. (216 HP @ 6700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Jaguar XJ should accelerate faster than 2010 BMW 125. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Jaguar XJ weights approximately 390 kg more than 2010 BMW 125. 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, 2001 Jaguar XJ (317 Nm @ 4350 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 BMW 125. (270 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2001 Jaguar XJ will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 BMW 125. 2001 Jaguar XJ has automatic transmission and 2010 BMW 125 has manual transmission. 2010 BMW 125 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Jaguar XJ will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Jaguar XJ | 2010 BMW 125 | |
| Make | Jaguar | BMW |
| Model | XJ | 125 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3248 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 216 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6350 RPM | 6700 RPM |
| Torque | 317 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4350 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1710 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1420 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2670 mm |
