2007 BMW 650 vs. 2011 Jaguar XJ
To start off, 2011 Jaguar XJ is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 BMW 650. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 BMW 650 would be higher. At 4,797 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 BMW 650 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 650 (362 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 2011 Jaguar XJ. (271 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 650 should accelerate faster than 2011 Jaguar XJ. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Jaguar XJ weights approximately 173 kg more than 2007 BMW 650.
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, 2011 Jaguar XJ (600 Nm) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 650. (490 Nm). This means 2011 Jaguar XJ will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 650. 2011 Jaguar XJ has automatic transmission and 2007 BMW 650 has manual transmission. 2007 BMW 650 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Jaguar XJ will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 650 | 2011 Jaguar XJ | |
Make | BMW | Jaguar |
Model | 650 | XJ |
Year Released | 2007 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4797 cc | 3000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 362 HP | 271 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 490 Nm | 600 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.4 seconds | 6 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1640 kg | 1813 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 5252 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1895 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1456 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 3157 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 82 L |