2003 BMW 530 vs. 2010 Jaguar XJ
To start off, 2010 Jaguar XJ is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 BMW 530. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 BMW 530 would be higher. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Jaguar XJ is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Jaguar XJ (271 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 2003 BMW 530. (227 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Jaguar XJ should accelerate faster than 2003 BMW 530. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Jaguar XJ weights approximately 233 kg more than 2003 BMW 530. 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, 2010 Jaguar XJ (600 Nm) has 300 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 BMW 530. (300 Nm). This means 2010 Jaguar XJ will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 BMW 530.
Compare all specifications:
2003 BMW 530 | 2010 Jaguar XJ | |
Make | BMW | Jaguar |
Model | 530 | XJ |
Year Released | 2003 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2979 cc | 3000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 227 HP | 271 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 600 Nm |
Top Speed | 240 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.1 seconds | 6 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 1813 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5252 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1895 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1456 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 3157 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 7.5 L/100km | 5.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 14.2 L/100km | 9.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.9 L/100km | 7.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 82 L |