2007 BMW M5 vs. 2007 Jaguar S-Type
To start off, both 2007 BMW M5 and 2007 Jaguar S-Type were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,998 cc (10 cylinders), 2007 BMW M5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW M5 (500 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 2007 Jaguar S-Type. (399 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW M5 should accelerate faster than 2007 Jaguar S-Type. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW M5 weights approximately 95 kg more than 2007 Jaguar S-Type. 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, 2007 Jaguar S-Type (553 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW M5. (520 Nm @ 6100 RPM). This means 2007 Jaguar S-Type will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW M5.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW M5 | 2007 Jaguar S-Type | |
Make | BMW | Jaguar |
Model | M5 | S-Type |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4998 cc | 4196 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 500 HP | 399 HP |
Engine RPM | 7750 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Torque | 520 Nm | 553 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6100 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 86.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75.2 mm | 90.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 9.1:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.7 seconds | 5.6 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 1735 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2070 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2920 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.8 L/100km | 12.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |