2004 BMW 525 vs. 2008 Jaguar XJ6
To start off, 2008 Jaguar XJ6 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 BMW 525. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 BMW 525 would be higher. At 2,967 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Jaguar XJ6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Jaguar XJ6 (235 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 2004 BMW 525. (189 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Jaguar XJ6 should accelerate faster than 2004 BMW 525. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 BMW 525 weights approximately 219 kg more than 2008 Jaguar XJ6.
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, 2004 BMW 525 (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Jaguar XJ6. (300 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2004 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Jaguar XJ6.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 BMW 525 | 2008 Jaguar XJ6 | |
| Make | BMW | Jaguar |
| Model | 525 | XJ6 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 2967 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 189 HP | 235 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75.1 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 222 km/hour | 233 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.5 seconds | 8.1 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1764 kg | 1545 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2110 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3040 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 85 L |
