2005 Jaguar S-Type vs. 2013 BMW 5 Series
To start off, 2013 BMW 5 Series is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Jaguar S-Type. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Jaguar S-Type would be higher. At 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Jaguar S-Type is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW 5 Series (238 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 2005 Jaguar S-Type. (197 HP @ 6800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW 5 Series should accelerate faster than 2005 Jaguar S-Type. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW 5 Series weights approximately 110 kg more than 2005 Jaguar S-Type. 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, 2013 BMW 5 Series (350 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Jaguar S-Type. (245 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2013 BMW 5 Series will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Jaguar S-Type.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Jaguar S-Type | 2013 BMW 5 Series | |
| Make | Jaguar | BMW |
| Model | S-Type | 5 Series |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 238 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81.8 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.0 :1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.6 seconds | 6.7 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1620 kg | 1730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4905 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 2094 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1464 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2968 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |
