2006 BMW 523 vs. 2008 Jaguar XJ
To start off, 2008 Jaguar XJ is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 BMW 523. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 BMW 523 would be higher. At 2,722 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Jaguar XJ is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Jaguar XJ (204 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 2006 BMW 523. (175 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Jaguar XJ should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 523. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 523 weights approximately 176 kg more than 2008 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, 2008 Jaguar XJ (435 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 205 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 523. (230 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 Jaguar XJ will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 523. 2008 Jaguar XJ has automatic transmission and 2006 BMW 523 has manual transmission. 2006 BMW 523 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Jaguar XJ will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 BMW 523 | 2008 Jaguar XJ | |
Make | BMW | Jaguar |
Model | 523 | XJ |
Year Released | 2006 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 2722 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 175 HP | 204 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 230 Nm | 435 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78.8 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 17.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 230 km/hour | 222 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9 seconds | 8.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1835 kg | 1659 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3040 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.6 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 85 L |