2007 BMW 650 vs. 2005 Jaguar XJ
To start off, 2007 BMW 650 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 4,799 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 BMW 650 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Jaguar XJ (390 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2007 BMW 650. (363 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Jaguar XJ should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 650. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Jaguar XJ weights approximately 95 kg more than 2007 BMW 650. 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 (525 Nm) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 650. (490 Nm). This means 2005 Jaguar XJ will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 650.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 650 | 2005 Jaguar XJ | |
Make | BMW | Jaguar |
Model | 650 | XJ |
Year Released | 2007 | 2005 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4799 cc | 4195 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 363 HP | 390 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 490 Nm | 525 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.1:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1640 kg | 1735 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 5100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2920 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 84 L |