2007 BMW 118 vs. 2010 Jaguar XJ
To start off, 2010 Jaguar XJ is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 BMW 118. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 BMW 118 would be higher. At 4,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Jaguar XJ is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Jaguar XJ (297 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 169 more horse power than 2007 BMW 118. (128 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Jaguar XJ should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 118.
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, 2010 Jaguar XJ (310 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 118. (180 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2010 Jaguar XJ will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 118.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 118 | 2010 Jaguar XJ | |
| Make | BMW | Jaguar |
| Model | 118 | XJ |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 4200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 128 HP | 297 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 204 km/hour | 194 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 3040 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 85 L |
