2005 BMW 330 vs. 2005 Jaguar XJ
To start off, both 2005 BMW 330 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 3,555 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Jaguar XJ is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Jaguar XJ (254 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2005 BMW 330. (227 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Jaguar XJ should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 330. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Jaguar XJ weights approximately 179 kg more than 2005 BMW 330. 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 (335 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 330. (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2005 Jaguar XJ will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 330.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 330 | 2005 Jaguar XJ | |
| Make | BMW | Jaguar |
| Model | 330 | XJ |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2996 cc | 3555 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 227 HP | 254 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 335 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89.6 mm | 76.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.5 seconds | 7.6 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1505 kg | 1684 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 5100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 3170 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.1 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 85 L |
