2007 BMW 550 vs. 2012 Jaguar XF
To start off, 2012 Jaguar XF is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 BMW 550. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 BMW 550 would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Jaguar XF is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 550 (657 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 272 more horse power than 2012 Jaguar XF. (385 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 550 should accelerate faster than 2012 Jaguar XF. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Jaguar XF weights approximately 185 kg more than 2007 BMW 550.
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, 2012 Jaguar XF (515 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 550. (490 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2012 Jaguar XF will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 550.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 550 | 2012 Jaguar XF | |
| Make | BMW | Jaguar |
| Model | 550 | XF |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4797 cc | 5000 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 657 HP | 385 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 515 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1660 kg | 1845 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4961 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1877 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1461 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2908 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |
