2006 Jaguar XJ vs. 2008 BMW 330
To start off, 2008 BMW 330 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Jaguar XJ. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Jaguar XJ would be higher. At 4,195 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Jaguar XJ is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Jaguar XJ (400 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 171 more horse power than 2008 BMW 330. (229 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Jaguar XJ should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 330. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 330 weights approximately 55 kg more than 2006 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 Jaguar XJ (561 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 330. (500 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2006 Jaguar XJ will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 330.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Jaguar XJ | 2008 BMW 330 | |
| Make | Jaguar | BMW |
| Model | XJ | 330 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4195 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 229 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 561 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 90 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1620 kg | 1675 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5220 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3170 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 84 L | 61 L |
