2007 BMW 530 vs. 2008 Jaguar XJ8
To start off, 2008 Jaguar XJ8 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 BMW 530. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 BMW 530 would be higher. At 4,196 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Jaguar XJ8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Jaguar XJ8 (300 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 2007 BMW 530. (215 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Jaguar XJ8 should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 530. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Jaguar XJ8 weights approximately 120 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 @ 1750 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Jaguar XJ8. (420 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Jaguar XJ8.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 530 | 2008 Jaguar XJ8 | |
| Make | BMW | Jaguar |
| Model | 530 | XJ8 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 4196 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 480 Nm | 420 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 1710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3170 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.7 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 85 L |
