2007 BMW 330 vs. 2011 Jaguar XF
To start off, 2011 Jaguar XF is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 BMW 330. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 BMW 330 would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Jaguar XF is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Jaguar XF (385 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 170 more horse power than 2007 BMW 330. (215 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Jaguar XF should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 330. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Jaguar XF weights approximately 305 kg more than 2007 BMW 330. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2011 Jaguar XF (515 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 330. (480 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2011 Jaguar XF will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 330.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 330 | 2011 Jaguar XF | |
| Make | BMW | Jaguar |
| Model | 330 | XF |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 385 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 480 Nm | 515 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1845 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4961 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1877 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1461 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2908 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 70 L |
