2004 BMW 525 vs. 2009 Jaguar S-Type
To start off, 2009 Jaguar S-Type is newer by 5 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 4,196 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Jaguar S-Type is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Jaguar S-Type (399 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 210 more horse power than 2004 BMW 525. (189 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Jaguar S-Type should accelerate faster than 2004 BMW 525. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Jaguar S-Type weights approximately 75 kg more than 2004 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, 2009 Jaguar S-Type (553 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 308 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 BMW 525. (245 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 Jaguar S-Type will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 BMW 525.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 BMW 525 | 2009 Jaguar S-Type | |
| Make | BMW | Jaguar |
| Model | 525 | S-Type |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 4196 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 189 HP | 399 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 553 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 90.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.1:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1665 kg | 1740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2070 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2920 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.9 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.3 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |
