2005 BMW 745 vs. 2012 Jaguar XF
To start off, 2012 Jaguar XF is newer by 7 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 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Jaguar XF is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Jaguar XF (385 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 2005 BMW 745. (341 HP @ 6100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Jaguar XF should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 745. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 745 weights approximately 180 kg more than 2012 Jaguar XF.
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, 2012 Jaguar XF (515 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 745. (447 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2012 Jaguar XF will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 745.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 745 | 2012 Jaguar XF | |
| Make | BMW | Jaguar |
| Model | 745 | XF |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4392 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 341 HP | 385 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 447 Nm | 515 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2025 kg | 1845 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4961 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1877 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1461 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2908 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.1 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 70 L |
