2007 BMW 120 vs. 2012 Jaguar XF
To start off, 2012 Jaguar XF is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 BMW 120. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 BMW 120 would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Jaguar XF is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Jaguar XF (510 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 362 more horse power than 2007 BMW 120. (148 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Jaguar XF should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Jaguar XF weights approximately 603 kg more than 2007 BMW 120. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2012 Jaguar XF (624 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 424 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 120. (200 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2012 Jaguar XF will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 120.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 120 | 2012 Jaguar XF | |
| Make | BMW | Jaguar |
| Model | 120 | XF |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1994 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 510 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 624 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1953 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4961 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1877 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1461 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2908 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 70 L |
