2007 BMW 530 vs. 2005 Jaguar XJ
To start off, 2007 BMW 530 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Jaguar XJ. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Jaguar XJ would be higher. At 4,196 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Jaguar XJ is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Jaguar XJ (294 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2007 BMW 530. (254 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Jaguar XJ should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 530. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Jaguar XJ weights approximately 294 kg more than 2007 BMW 530. 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, 2005 Jaguar XJ (411 Nm) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 530. (300 Nm). This means 2005 Jaguar XJ will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 530.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 530 | 2005 Jaguar XJ | |
Make | BMW | Jaguar |
Model | 530 | XJ |
Year Released | 2007 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2996 cc | 4196 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 254 HP | 294 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 411 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 11.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1794 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5220 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3040 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.6 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 85 L |