2006 BMW 530 vs. 2009 Jaguar XJ
To start off, 2009 Jaguar XJ is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 BMW 530. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 BMW 530 would be higher. At 2,979 cc, 2006 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Jaguar XJ (235 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 212 more horse power than 2006 BMW 530. (23 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Jaguar XJ should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 530. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 530 weights approximately 16 kg more than 2009 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, 2006 BMW 530 (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Jaguar XJ. (293 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Jaguar XJ.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW 530 | 2009 Jaguar XJ | |
| Make | BMW | Jaguar |
| Model | 530 | XJ |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2979 cc | 2966 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 23 HP | 235 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 293 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 242 km/hour | 225 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.4 seconds | 8.1 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1614 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 5100 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 3040 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.9 L/100km | 10.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 85 L |
