2007 BMW 740 vs. 2010 Jaguar XJ
To start off, 2010 Jaguar XJ is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 BMW 740. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 BMW 740 would be higher. At 4,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 BMW 740 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 740 (302 HP) has 31 more horse power than 2010 Jaguar XJ. (271 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 740 should accelerate faster than 2010 Jaguar XJ. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 740 weights approximately 172 kg more than 2010 Jaguar XJ. 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, 2010 Jaguar XJ (600 Nm) has 210 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 740. (390 Nm). This means 2010 Jaguar XJ will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 740.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 740 | 2010 Jaguar XJ | |
Make | BMW | Jaguar |
Model | 740 | XJ |
Year Released | 2007 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4000 cc | 3000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 302 HP | 271 HP |
Torque | 390 Nm | 600 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 245 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.9 seconds | 6 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1985 kg | 1813 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 5252 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1895 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1456 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 3157 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 7.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 82 L |