2007 Jaguar S-Type vs. 2011 BMW 120
To start off, 2011 BMW 120 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Jaguar S-Type. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Jaguar S-Type would be higher. At 4,195 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Jaguar S-Type is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Jaguar S-Type (301 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 146 more horse power than 2011 BMW 120. (155 HP @ 6700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Jaguar S-Type should accelerate faster than 2011 BMW 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Jaguar S-Type weights approximately 325 kg more than 2011 BMW 120. 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 (420 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 220 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 BMW 120. (200 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2007 Jaguar S-Type will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 BMW 120.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Jaguar S-Type | 2011 BMW 120 | |
| Make | Jaguar | BMW |
| Model | S-Type | 120 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4195 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 155 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6700 RPM |
| Torque | 420 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.3 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 200 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1710 kg | 1385 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2070 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.5 L/100km | 10.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 53 L |
