2002 Jaguar S-Type vs. 2011 BMW 525
To start off, 2011 BMW 525 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Jaguar S-Type. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Jaguar S-Type would be higher. At 4,193 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Jaguar S-Type is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Jaguar S-Type (300 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 2011 BMW 525. (217 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Jaguar S-Type should accelerate faster than 2011 BMW 525. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Jaguar S-Type weights approximately 15 kg more than 2011 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, 2011 BMW 525 (450 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Jaguar S-Type. (420 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Jaguar S-Type.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Jaguar S-Type | 2011 BMW 525 | |
| Make | Jaguar | BMW |
| Model | S-Type | 525 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4193 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 420 Nm | 450 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.3 mm | 84 mm |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 243 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.5 seconds | 5.7 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1735 kg | 1720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4899 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1464 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2968 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 69 L | 70 L |
