2005 Jaguar XJ vs. 2000 BMW 730
To start off, 2005 Jaguar XJ is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 BMW 730. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 BMW 730 would be higher. At 3,555 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Jaguar XJ is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Jaguar XJ (254 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 2000 BMW 730. (190 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Jaguar XJ should accelerate faster than 2000 BMW 730. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 BMW 730 weights approximately 61 kg more than 2005 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, 2005 Jaguar XJ (335 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 BMW 730. (280 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 2005 Jaguar XJ will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 BMW 730.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Jaguar XJ | 2000 BMW 730 | |
| Make | Jaguar | BMW |
| Model | XJ | 730 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3555 cc | 2792 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 254 HP | 190 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 335 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3950 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.5 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | 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 | 1684 kg | 1745 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 5130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3170 mm | 2950 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 90 L |
