2005 BMW 750 vs. 2004 Jaguar XK
To start off, 2005 BMW 750 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Jaguar XK. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Jaguar XK would be higher. At 4,799 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 BMW 750 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Jaguar XK (390 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 2005 BMW 750. (362 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 750 weights approximately 152 kg more than 2004 Jaguar XK.
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 XK (525 Nm) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 750. (490 Nm). This means 2004 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 750.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 750 | 2004 Jaguar XK | |
| Make | BMW | Jaguar |
| Model | 750 | XK |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4799 cc | 4196 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 362 HP | 390 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 525 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.3 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.1:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1910 kg | 1758 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2590 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.5 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 17 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.6 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 75 L |
