2005 BMW 325 vs. 2005 Jaguar XJ
To start off, both 2005 BMW 325 and 2005 Jaguar XJ were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 209 more horse power than 2005 BMW 325. (181 HP @ 7400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Jaguar XJ should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 325. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Jaguar XJ weights approximately 284 kg more than 2005 BMW 325. 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) has 304 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 325. (237 Nm). This means 2005 Jaguar XJ will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 325.
Compare all specifications:
2005 BMW 325 | 2005 Jaguar XJ | |
Make | BMW | Jaguar |
Model | 325 | XJ |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2494 cc | 4195 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 181 HP | 390 HP |
Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 6150 RPM |
Torque | 237 Nm | 541 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.1:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1734 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 5100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3170 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 8 L/100km | 10 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 11.9 L/100km | 14 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.4 L/100km | 12.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 84 L |