2005 BMW 730 vs. 2011 Jaguar XJ
To start off, 2011 Jaguar XJ is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 BMW 730. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 BMW 730 would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Jaguar XJ is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Jaguar XJ (385 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 160 more horse power than 2005 BMW 730. (225 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Jaguar XJ should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 730. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 730 weights approximately 101 kg more than 2011 Jaguar XJ.
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, 2011 Jaguar XJ (515 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 730. (500 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2011 Jaguar XJ will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 730.
Compare all specifications:
2005 BMW 730 | 2011 Jaguar XJ | |
Make | BMW | Jaguar |
Model | 730 | XJ |
Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2979 cc | 5000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 225 HP | 385 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 500 Nm | 515 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1975 kg | 1874 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 5248 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1895 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1448 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3157 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 6.4 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 11.3 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 82 L |