2005 BMW 530 vs. 2007 Jaguar XJ8
To start off, 2007 Jaguar XJ8 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 BMW 530. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 BMW 530 would be higher. At 4,196 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Jaguar XJ8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Jaguar XJ8 (302 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 2005 BMW 530. (225 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Jaguar XJ8 should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 530. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Jaguar XJ8 weights approximately 45 kg more than 2005 BMW 530. 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, 2007 Jaguar XJ8 (420 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 530. (290 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Jaguar XJ8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 530.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 530 | 2007 Jaguar XJ8 | |
| Make | BMW | Jaguar |
| Model | 530 | XJ8 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2926 cc | 4196 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 302 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 290 Nm | 420 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 90.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 242 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.1 seconds | 6.6 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1615 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2110 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3040 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 6.8 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.8 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9 L/100km | 10.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 85 L |
