2007 BMW 530 vs. 2005 Jaguar XK
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 XK. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Jaguar XK would be higher. At 4,195 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Jaguar XK (294 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 2007 BMW 530. (215 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 530. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Jaguar XK weights approximately 215 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, 2007 BMW 530 (480 Nm) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Jaguar XK. (411 Nm). This means 2007 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Jaguar XK.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 530 | 2005 Jaguar XK | |
| Make | BMW | Jaguar |
| Model | 530 | XK |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 4195 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 294 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 480 Nm | 411 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 1805 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2590 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.7 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 75 L |
