2005 BMW 745 vs. 2008 Jaguar XF
To start off, 2008 Jaguar XF is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 BMW 745. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 BMW 745 would be higher. At 4,392 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 BMW 745 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 745 (341 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 137 more horse power than 2008 Jaguar XF. (204 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 745 should accelerate faster than 2008 Jaguar XF. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 745 weights approximately 254 kg more than 2008 Jaguar XF. 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 BMW 745 (447 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Jaguar XF. (436 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 745 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Jaguar XF.
Compare all specifications:
2005 BMW 745 | 2008 Jaguar XF | |
Make | BMW | Jaguar |
Model | 745 | XF |
Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4392 cc | 2720 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 341 HP | 204 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 447 Nm | 436 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 88 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 229 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.3 seconds | 8.2 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 | 2025 kg | 1771 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4970 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2920 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 7.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 69 L |