2003 BMW 320 vs. 2005 Jaguar XJ
To start off, 2005 Jaguar XJ is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 BMW 320. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 BMW 320 would be higher. At 4,195 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Jaguar XJ is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Jaguar XJ (390 HP @ 6150 RPM) has 240 more horse power than 2003 BMW 320. (150 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Jaguar XJ should accelerate faster than 2003 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Jaguar XJ weights approximately 229 kg more than 2003 BMW 320. 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, 2005 Jaguar XJ (541 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 191 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 BMW 320. (350 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2005 Jaguar XJ will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 BMW 320.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 BMW 320 | 2005 Jaguar XJ | |
| Make | BMW | Jaguar |
| Model | 320 | XJ |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 4195 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 390 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6150 RPM |
| Torque | 350 Nm | 541 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 9.1:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 208 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.1 seconds | 5.3 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1505 kg | 1734 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 5100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 3170 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 5.4 L/100km | 10 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 9.7 L/100km | 14 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.9 L/100km | 12.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 84 L |
