2007 BMW 730 vs. 2011 Jaguar XF
To start off, 2011 Jaguar XF is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 BMW 730. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 BMW 730 would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Jaguar XF is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Jaguar XF (385 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 157 more horse power than 2007 BMW 730. (228 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Jaguar XF should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 730. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 730 weights approximately 130 kg more than 2011 Jaguar XF.
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 730 (520 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Jaguar XF. (515 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 730 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Jaguar XF.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 730 | 2011 Jaguar XF | |
| Make | BMW | Jaguar |
| Model | 730 | XF |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 385 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 520 Nm | 515 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1975 kg | 1845 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4961 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1877 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1461 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2908 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 70 L |
