2005 BMW 325 vs. 2010 Jaguar XF
To start off, 2010 Jaguar XF is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 BMW 325. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 BMW 325 would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Jaguar XF is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Jaguar XF (385 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 196 more horse power than 2005 BMW 325. (189 HP @ 7400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Jaguar XF should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 325. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Jaguar XF weights approximately 225 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, 2010 Jaguar XF (515 Nm) has 278 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 325. (237 Nm). This means 2010 Jaguar XF will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 325.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 325 | 2010 Jaguar XF | |
| Make | BMW | Jaguar |
| Model | 325 | XF |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 189 HP | 385 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 237 Nm | 515 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1620 kg | 1845 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4961 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1877 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1461 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2908 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.7 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 70 L |
