2005 BMW 525 vs. 2007 Jaguar XJ
To start off, 2007 Jaguar XJ is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 BMW 525. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 BMW 525 would be higher. At 4,196 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Jaguar XJ is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Jaguar XJ (300 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 2005 BMW 525. (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Jaguar XJ should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 525.
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, 2007 Jaguar XJ (420 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 170 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 525. (250 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2007 Jaguar XJ will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 525.
Compare all specifications:
2005 BMW 525 | 2007 Jaguar XJ | |
Make | BMW | Jaguar |
Model | 525 | XJ |
Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 4196 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 300 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 250 Nm | 420 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 86.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78.8 mm | 90.3 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 5220 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3170 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 8.2 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 14.9 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 85 L |