2005 BMW 530 vs. 2004 Jaguar S-Type
To start off, 2005 BMW 530 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Jaguar S-Type. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Jaguar S-Type would be higher. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 530 (254 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 2004 Jaguar S-Type. (204 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 2004 Jaguar S-Type. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Jaguar S-Type weights approximately 79 kg more than 2005 BMW 530.
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, 2004 Jaguar S-Type (336 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 530. (300 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2004 Jaguar S-Type will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 530.
Compare all specifications:
2005 BMW 530 | 2004 Jaguar S-Type | |
Make | BMW | Jaguar |
Model | 530 | S-Type |
Year Released | 2005 | 2004 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2993 cc | 2720 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 254 HP | 204 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 336 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 86 mm |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 230 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.6 seconds | 8.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1655 kg | 1734 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2920 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.1 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |