2007 BMW 525 vs. 2011 Jaguar XJ
To start off, 2011 Jaguar XJ is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 BMW 525. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 BMW 525 would be higher. At 5,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 525 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Jaguar XJ (385 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 169 more horse power than 2007 BMW 525. (216 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Jaguar XJ should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 525. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Jaguar XJ weights approximately 379 kg more than 2007 BMW 525. 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, 2011 Jaguar XJ (515 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 265 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 525. (250 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 2011 Jaguar XJ will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 525.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 525 | 2011 Jaguar XJ | |
| Make | BMW | Jaguar |
| Model | 525 | XJ |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5497 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 216 HP | 385 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 515 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1495 kg | 1874 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5248 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1895 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1448 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3157 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 82 L |
